Emergence of Psychology – Previous Year Questions
65 questions from past UGC NET Psychology papers, each with the correct answer. Open any question for its explanation.
- The assumption that everything happens in the Universe can be accounted for by definite laws of causation in called-
- According to Wilhelm Wundt, the analysis of consciousness is known as-
- The four Brahmavihars are relevant in the context of workplace relationship. Which of the following Brahmavihars corresponds to compassion?
- According to Buddhist perspective, which of the following represents, the cognitive aspects of the personality?
- In Yoga, three levels of functioning in 'Citta' (functional mind) are distinguished. Which of the following level represents the principles of individuation?
- According to the Taittiriya Upanishad, 'Jiva' (human being) is a multi-layered entity. Arrange those layers in order: A. Vigyanamaya Kosa B. Annamaya Kosa C. Manomaya Kosa D. Anandamaya Kosa E. Pranamaya Kosa Choose the…
- Which of the following is/are true about- Patanjali Yoga-Sutra? A. The practice of 'Asana' (posture) precedes 'Pranayama' (control of breath) B. Instructions of Yoga-Sutra are not relevant for psychological wellbeing C.…
- There are several schools of Yoga. Which of the following represent some of those schools? A. Dwanda Yoga (Path of conflict) B. Bhakti Yoga (Path of devotion) C. Karma Yoga (Path of selfless service) D. Gyana Yoga (Inte…
- Match the following: List I List II A. Discriminative conditioning I. Rudolf Lotze B. Apperceptive mass II. J. B. Watson C. Unconscious inference III. Wilhelm Wundt D. Local signs IV. Helmholtz
- Match the following as enumerated in Mimansa to explain personality: List I List II A. Inference I. 'Anupalabdhi' B. Analogy II. 'Arthapatti' C. Implication III. 'Anumana' D. Negation IV. 'Upamana'
- Which of the following attribute, according to Mahatma Gandhi as well as Patanyjali, is an essential condition for practicing non-violence?
- The first psychology department in India was formally started in 1916 by
- The different states of consciousness like wakefulness, dream, deep sleep as well as extraordinary state (turiya avastha) are described in
- The five sheaths (pancha kosas) theory is explained in
- Arrange the early schools of psychology in order A. Structuralism B. Functionalism C. Behaviourism D. Humanistic Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Arrange the following literary works on different facets of 'Yoga' in chronological order. A. 'Anashakti Yoga' by Mahatma Gandhi B. 'Gitarahasya' by B. G. Tilak C. 'Gatha' by Tukaram D. 'Upadesha' by Raman Maharishi Cho…
- Which of the following terms are associated with Gestalt approach A. Molar B. Nativistic C. Atomistic, Elementistic D. Cognitive, Phenomenological E. Objective Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given b…
- Advaita Vedanta asserts that sensory knowledge is A. Illusionary B. Absolutely false C. Possible in a transcendental state D. Relatively true, but not absolutely true Choose the correct answer from the options given bel…
- Match List-I with List-II List I – Sage Bharata's classification of Bhavas List II – English equivalent A. Krodha I. Disgust B. Bhaya II. Wonder/Astonishment C. Jugupsa III. Anger D. Vismaya IV. Fear
- Match List-I with List-II List I List II A. Dukha I. Suffering is part of life B. Dukha-Samudaya II. Suffering has an end C. Dukha-Nirodha III. Suffering has a cause D. Dukha-nirodha marga IV. There is a way to end suff…
- Match List-I with List-II List I List II A. Material form I. Vedana B. Feeling or sensation II. Vinnana C. Perception III. Rupa D. Reason or intelligence IV. Sana
- Match List-I with List-II List I List II A. Principle of closure I. Tendency to complete incomplete experiences to make them more meaningful B. Principle of polarity II. Learned material is best performed in the same di…
- The two specific objectives of Watson's Behaviourism are 'NOT' :
- Which of the following is not true of structuralism ?
- According to Watson, Conscious mentalism refer to :
- Sigmund Freud was born on :
- Which is correct explanation about Rene Descartes : (A) The mind controls the body both in animals and human beings (B) He postulated that the mind the body were governed by different laws (C) The mind was free and poss…
- Which best explains about 'Paradigm' ? (A) Itis the study of intact, meaningful mental events (B) A viewpoint regarding physical reality as we perceive (C) Apoint of view shared by a substantial number of scientists tha…
- Which of the following are not the components of yama as per Astanga Yoga : (A) Ahimsa (B) Shoucha (C) Asteya (D) Tapas Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Which of the following statements is correct about Gestalt psychology ? (A) Gestalt approach is dementistic (B) Gestalt psychology has sometimes been called phenomenology (C) Gestalt psychology can be thought of as an a…