Gram Panchayat Haminpur Pilani Jhunjhunu

1. Which of the following is not a standard physiological measure of sleep ?

(A). Electrooculogram
(B). Electromyogram
(C). Electrocardiogram
(D). Electroencephalogram

Correct Answer: C

2. Match List-I with List-II and indicate your answer with the help of the given codes.

Codes : p q r s

(A). 4 1 3 2
(B). 1 2 4 3
(C). 3 4 2 1
(D). 2 3 1 4

Correct Answer: D

3. Match List-I with List-II and indicate your answer using the codes given below :

Codes : p q r s

(A). 2 4 1 3
(B). 3 1 4 2
(C). 1 2 3 4
(D). 3 4 1 2

Correct Answer: D

4. Read each of the following two statements, Assertion {A} and Reason {R}, and indicate your answer using the codes given below :

Assertion {A} : Strange Situation Test measures child’s attachment with the mother.

Reason {R} : The mother and the stranger are also attached.

Codes :

(A). Both {A} and {R} are true and {R} is the correct explanation of {A}.
(B). Both {A} and {R} are true, but {R} is not the correct explanation of {A}.
(C). {A} is true, but {R} is false.
(D). {A} is false, but {R} is true.

Correct Answer: C

5. Choose the right sequence of endocrine system.

(A). Hypothalamus → Cortico releasing hormone → Pancreas → Insulin.
(B). Pituitary gland → Adenocorticotrophic hormone → Adrenal gland → Epinephrine.
(C). Hypothalamus → Adenocorticotrophic hormone → Gonads → Androgens.
(D). Thyroid gland → Cortico releasing hormone →Hypothalamus → Thyroxin.

Correct Answer: B

6. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion {A} and the other labelled as Reason {R}. Indicate your answer using the code given below :

Assertion {A} : The ability to detect a weak stimulus varies from moment to moment.

Reason {R} : Because several relatively independent sources affect the observer’s performance.

Codes :

(A). Both {A} and {R} are true and {R} is the correct explanation of {A}.
(B). Both {A} and {R} are true, but {R} is not the correct explanation of {A}.
(C). {A} is true, but {R} is false.
(D). {A} is false, but {R} is true.

Correct Answer: A

7. Which of the following is/are correct in Rogerian therapy ?

1. The therapist is supportive and non-directive.

2. It is the client and not the therapist who best understands the problem and in what direction the therapy should proceed.

3. The therapist can sense the client’s tensions and incongruent feelings and reflect them back to the client.

Codes :

(A). Only 1 is correct.
(B). 1 and 2 are correct.
(C). 1 and 3 are correct.
(D). 1, 2 and 3 are correct.

Correct Answer: D

8. What disturbs initiation of sleep most is

(A). Melatonin
(B). Benzodiazepines
(C). Amphetamines
(D). Orexin

Correct Answer: D

9. By what age children are aware of gender stability as per Kohlberg’s theory of the development of gender identity ?

(A). 2–3½ years
(B). 3½ – 4½ years
(C). 4½ –7 years
(D). 11–14 years

Correct Answer: B

10. The fifth ego crisis stage given by Erikson, identity versus role confusion, corresponds to which of the Freud’s stages ?

(A). Genital
(B). Latency
(C). Phallic
(D). Anal

Correct Answer: A

11. Psychologists believe that Rita’s personality is high on the dimension of ‘origins’. Hence Rita would tend to

(A). engage in organized thinking
(B). engage in functional thinking
(C). engage in divergent thinking
(D). there is no such dimension

Correct Answer: &

12. Match the following items of List-I with List-II and indicate your answer with the help of given code.

Codes : p q r s

(A). 1 2 3 4
(B). 3 4 2 1
(C). 2 3 1 4
(D). 4 1 3 2

Correct Answer: B

13. Given below are two statements, the first labelled as Assertion {A} and the other labelled as Reason {R}. Indicate your answer using the codes given below :

Assertion {A} : Surgery is one of the methods to understand brainbehaviour relations in humans.

Reason {R} : Lesion method destroys part of the brain.

Codes :

(A). Both {A} and {R} are true and {R} is the correct explanation of {A}.
(B). Both {A} and {R} are true, but {R} is not the correct explanation of {A}.
(C). {A} is true, but {R} is false.
(D). {A} is false, but {R} is true.

Correct Answer: D

14. Given below are two statements, Assertion {A} and Reason {R}. Indicate your answer using the codes given below.

Assertion {A} : Recent research has shown positive effect of cognitive remediation training on the neuro-cognitive functions as well as the overall functioning of patients with schizophrenia.

Reason {R} : Pharmacotherapy alone does not help patients with schizophrenia to function at the highest possible level of their ability.

Codes :

(A). Both {A} and {R} are true and {R} is the correct explanation of {A}.
(B). Both {A} and {R} are true, but {R} is not the correct explanation of {A}.
(C). {A} is true, but {R} is false.
(D). {A} is false, but {R} is true.

Correct Answer: B

15. Which of the following phrase includes imagining how other people see you, judge you, and how you feel about the perceived judgements ?

(A). Moral developments
(B). Looking glass-self
(C). Role-taking
(D). Anticipatory socialization

Correct Answer: B

16. One reason that people comply with social pressure is to gain approval or avoid rejection; this is called ______; and so understanding rules for accepted and expected behaviour are called ______.

(A). Social control; norm.
(B). Social influence; rule.
(C). Normative social influence; norm.
(D). Social facilitation; norm.

Correct Answer: C

17. Match List-I with List-II and indicate your answer using the codes given below :

Codes : p q r s

(A). 2 4 1 3
(B). 2 3 4 1
(C). 1 2 3 4
(D). 4 3 1 2

Correct Answer: A

18. Given below are two statements : Assertion {A} and Reason {R}. Indicate your answer using codes given below.

Assertion {A} : Religiosity/faith contributes to good mental health.

Reason {R} : Specific environment influence beliefs.

Codes :

(A). Both {A} and {R} are true and {R} is the correct explanation of {A}.
(B). Both {A} and {R} are true, but {R} is not the correct explanation of {A}.
(C). {A} is true, but {R} is false.
(D). {A} is false, but {R} is true.

Correct Answer: B

19. Experience of failure followed by ______ cognitions lead to depression. Choose appropriate code.

1. Internal attributions

2. Feeling of controllability

3. Hopelessness

4. Stable attributions

5. Specific attributions

Codes :

(A). 1, 3, 4
(B). 1, 2, 4
(C). 2, 3, 5
(D). 3, 4, 5

Correct Answer: A

20. Read the below given statements marked as Assertion {A} and Reason 0{R} indicate your answer using the codes given below.

Assertion {A} : Written essays evaluating performance is the simplest method of performance evaluation.

Reason {R} : The results in such an evaluation may often reflect the ability of the writer.

Codes :

(A). Both {A} and {R} are true and {R} is the correct explanation of {A}.
(B). Both {A} and {R} are true and {R} is not the correct explanation of {A}.
(C). {A} is true, but {R} is false.
(D). Both {A} and {R} are false.

Correct Answer: B

21. A guaranteed solution to a problem is provided by

(A). an Algorithm
(B). a Heuristic
(C). a Rule of Thumb
(D). a Rule of Set

Correct Answer: A

22. Given below are two statements : Assertion {A} and Reason {R}. Indicate your answer using codes given below :

Assertion {A} : An analysis of disastrous foreign policy decision lead to a problem that cohesive group of decision makes can fall into the trap of ‘group think’.

Reason {R} : Members of the group suppress their own dissenting opinions in the interest of group consensus.

Codes :

(A). Both {A} and {R} are true and {R} is the correct explanation of {A}.
(B). Both {A} and {R} are true, but {R} is not the correct explanation of {A}.
(C). {A} is true, but {R} is false.
(D). {A} is false, but {R} is true.

Correct Answer: A

23. The formula for determining Motivational Potential Score (MPS) is

(A).
(B).
(C).
(D).

Correct Answer: D

24. Match List-I with List-II and indicate your answer with the help of the given codes :

Codes : p q r s

(A). 4 3 2 1
(B). 4 1 2 3
(C). 1 2 3 4
(D). 4 1 3 2

Correct Answer: B

25. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion {A} and the other labelled as Reason {R}. Indicate your answer using the codes given below :

Assertion {A} : Transactionalists maintain that perception occurs through a learning process of interactions and experience with the environment.

Reason {R} : Most contemporary Psychologists hold that some forms of perceptual abilities and mechanisms are available soon after birth.

Codes :

(A). Both {A} and {R} are true and {R} is the correct explanation of {A}.
(B). Both {A} and {R} are true, but {R} is not the correct explanation of {A}.
(C). {A} is true, but {R} is false.
(D). {A} is false, but {R} is true.

Correct Answer: B

26. What do you mean by information processing ?

(A). The number of cycles completed within one second.
(B). A presumed mode of attention that concerns the non-temporal information processing demands of a task and its activation shortens temporal awareness.
(C). The process of organising and interpreting sensation into meaningful experiences.
(D). The study of the relation between physical stimulation and subjective experience.

Correct Answer: B

27. Choose the correct sequence of events following prolonged stress given below :

1. Immuno suppression

2. Corticotropin releasing factor

3. Adrenocorticotrophic hormone

4. Cortisol

(A). 1 3 4 2
(B). 2 3 4 1
(C). 4 3 2 1
(D). 1 2 3 4

Correct Answer: B

28. In employees performance appraisal BARS is a method of ______whereas MBO is a method of ______

(A). Past oriented, present performance rating.
(B). Past oriented; future oriented.
(C). Future oriented; past oriented.
(D). Future oriented; present performance rating.

Correct Answer: B

29. In a firm in the last six months 70 to 90 employees have been terminated while 63 applicants have been hired to replace them. This type of strategy is best described

(A). Negative reinforcement
(B). Motivation
(C). Inequity
(D). Churning

Correct Answer: D

30. After identifying the problem of a student, the correct sequence adopted by a counsellor to solve that problem is

1. Generate possible solutions

2. Choose the best solution

3. Evaluate each solution

4. Assess the success/failure of solution

5. Implement the solution

Codes :

(A). 1, 3, 2, 4, 5
(B). 1, 3, 2, 5, 4
(C). 3, 1, 2, 5, 4
(D). 3, 1, 4, 2, 5

Correct Answer: B

31. Match List-I with List-II and indicate your answer using the codes given below :

Codes : p q r s

(A). 2 3 1 4
(B). 2 3 4 1
(C). 2 4 3 1
(D). 2 4 1 3

Correct Answer: B

32. Give the correct sequence for stages of language development to attain different features, given below :

1. Phonology

2. Semantics

3. Syntax

4. Pragmatics

Codes :

(A). 1, 2, 3, 4
(B). 2, 3, 4, 1
(C). 3, 4, 1, 2
(D). 4, 3, 2, 1

Correct Answer: A

33. The Receiver Operating Characteristic Curves graphically display

(A). The smallest difference between two stimuli necessary to detect them as different.
(B). The relationship between the proportions of hits and false alarms for a constant stimulus intensity.
(C). The magnitude of a sensation as a logarithmic function of the stimulus.
(D). Sensory magnitude is equal to physical intensity raised to a power.

Correct Answer: B

34. Which of the following is not a special facility provided in school for children with special needs ?

(A). Resource room
(B). Cooperative teaching
(C). Expository teaching
(D). Collaborative consultation

Correct Answer: C

35. Important indicators of learning disabilities among students are

(A). Poor reading habit, word recognition error, comprehension errors.
(B). Word recognition error, Articulation errors, low mental ability.
(C). Articulation error, comprehension error, impaired vision.
(D). Low mental ability, impaired vision, word recognition error.

Correct Answer: A

36. What are the strategies to improve motivation and learning that can be adopted by a teacher ?

1. Fulfill basic requirements and show the value of learning.

2. Show the value of learning and active teaching.

3. Build confidence and positive expectations and help students stay focused.

4. Fulfill basic requirement and active teaching.

Codes :

(A). 1 and 2
(B). 3 and 4
(C). 1 and 3
(D). 2 and 4

Correct Answer: C

37. Which scaling methods employ Law of Comparative Judgment to obtain scale values ?

1. Method of successive intervals.

2. Summated ratings method.

3. Magnitude estimation method.

4. Paired comparison method.

Codes :

(A). 4 only
(B). 1 and 4 only
(C). 3 and 4 only
(D). 2 and 3 only

Correct Answer: B

38. Match List-I with List-II and indicate your answer with the help of given codes.

Codes : p q r s

(A). 4 3 1 2
(B). 1 3 4 2
(C). 2 1 3 4
(D). 1 3 2 4

Correct Answer: A

39. The employer, who referred a case of an employee (client) to a psychologist, requested the psychologist to provide theemployee’s test scores and their interpretation.

(A). The psychologist should firmly refuse to comply with this request.
(B). The psychologist should comply with the request after informing the client.
(C). The psychologist should comply with this request if the client agrees to it and gives an informed consent.
(D). The psychologist should comply with this request only if the client shows criminal inclinations.

Correct Answer: C

40. Which of the following is/are considered culture-fair test/s of intelligence ?

1. Raven’s Progressive Matrices

2. Cattell’s Culture Fair Test of Intelligence.

3. Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scales.

4. Goodenough-Harris test

Codes :

(A). 2 only
(B). 2 and 3 only
(C). 1, 2 and 3 only
(D). 1, 2 and 4 only

Correct Answer: D

41. Movements of the vocal apparatus are

(A). Necessary for thinking.
(B). Not necessary for thinking.
(C). Necessary for thinking in some situations.
(D). Both {A} and {C} are correct.

Correct Answer: C

42. Given below are two statements, the first labelled as Assertion {A} and the other labelled as Reason {R}. Indicate your answer using the codes given below :

Assertion {A} : In attitude scaling by Equal Appearing Intervals Method, median is usually employed to obtain scale values.

Reason {R} : In normal distribution mean, median and mode are the same.

Codes :

(A). Both {A} and {R} are true and {R} is the correct explanation of {A}.
(B). Both {A} and {R} are true, but {R} is not the correct explanation.
(C). {A} is true, {R} is false.
(D). {A} is false, {R} is true.

Correct Answer: B

43. When previous learning interferes with our memory of later learning it is referred to as

(A). Repression
(B). Proactive interference
(C). Inhibition
(D). Retroactive interference

Correct Answer: B

44. I create paintings and Art works because it gives me a sense of satisfaction and vitality. My Art is primarily promoted by

(A). Discriminatory Rewards
(B). Selective Rewards
(C). Extrinsic Rewards
(D). Intrinsic Rewards

Correct Answer: D

45. The Psychotherapist recommended the procedure of systematic desensitization to Shradda for overcoming her fear of cats. The Psychotherapist recommended

(A). A classical conditioning procedure
(B). An operant conditioning procedure
(C). A delayed conditioning procedure
(D). A backward conditioning procedure

Correct Answer: A

46. The child was given chocolates for putting pegs into the right holes, first after he fitted 20 pegs, then after he fitted 14 pegs and later after he fitted 22 pegs. The reinforcement schedule used in this case is an example of

(A). Variable – Ratio Schedule
(B). Variable – Interval Schedule
(C). Fixed – Interval Schedule
(D). Fixed – Ratio Schedule

Correct Answer: A

47. In type R conditioning the strength of conditioning is shown by ______ whereas in Type S conditioning the strength of conditioning is shown by the ______

(A). Response rate; time to solution.
(B). Time to solution; Response rate.
(C). Response rate; magnitude of conditioned response.
(D). Magnitude of response rate; time to solution.

Correct Answer: C

48. Match List-I with List-II and indicate your answer by using the codes given below the lists.

Codes : p q r s

(A). 3 2 1 4
(B). 2 1 3 4
(C). 2 3 1 4
(D). 2 4 1 3

Correct Answer: D

49. Which one of the following statistic is used for assessing the test-item bias ?

(A). Item-remainder correlation
(B). Differential item functioning
(C). Construct validity
(D). Multidimensional scaling

Correct Answer: B

50. Which of the following characteristics best describes Borderline Personality Disorder ?

1. Impulsivity and affective instability.

2. Unusual perceptual experiences.

3. Unstable and intense interpersonal relationship.

4. Recurrent suicidal behaviour or gesture.

5. Preoccupation with details and rules.

Codes :

(A). 1, 2 and 5
(B). 2, 4 and 5
(C). 2, 3 and 5
(D). 1, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: D

51. Below given are two statements marked as Assertion {A} and Reason {R}, indicate your answer using the codes given below :

Assertion {A} : For solution to any problem one generally compares his state of knowledge to the goal state.

Reason {R} : Finding sub-goals are necessary for reducing the difference between end goals and knowledge.

Codes :

(A). Both {A} and {R} are false.
(B). {A} is true, but {R} is false.
(C). Both {A} and {R} are true and {R} is the correct explanation of {A}.
(D). Both {A} and {R} are true and {R} is not the correct explanation of {A}.

Correct Answer: C

52. Mental Retardation is associated with

(A). Trisomy 14
(B). Trisomy 21
(C). Trisomy 12
(D). Trisomy 23

Correct Answer: B

53. Match List-I with List-II and indicate your answer using the codes given below :

Codes : p q r s

(A). 4 1 2 3
(B). 3 2 1 4
(C). 1 3 4 2
(D). 2 4 3 1

Correct Answer: A

54. Match the following items of List-I with List-II and indicate your answer using codes given below.

Codes : p q r s

(A). 1 2 3 4
(B). 2 1 4 3
(C). 4 1 2 3
(D). 3 2 1 4

Correct Answer: C

55. Which of the following is not true of the theory given by Rogers ?

(A). An individual reacts to situations in terms of the way he or she perceives them, in ways consistent with his or her self concepts and views of the world.
(B). Our essence is created by our choices because our choices reflect the values on which we base our order and life.
(C). The most basic striving of an individual is towards maintenance, enhancement and actualization of self.
(D). A perceived threat to the self is followed by a defense – including limiting the perception and behaviour and the introduction of self-defense mechanisms.

Correct Answer: B

56. Which of the following is not a characteristic of self-actualized person ?

(A). Problem cent rather than self centred.
(B). Open to enculturation.
(C). Accept themselves and others as they are
(D). Perceive reality efficiently and can tolerate uncertainty.

Correct Answer: B

57. What is the correct sequence of the emergence of the following Ego Strengths ?

(A). Loyalty, Love, Care, Wisdom
(B). Loyalty, Care, Love, Wisdom
(C). Care, Love, Loyalty, Wisdom
(D). Care, Loyalty, Wisdom, Love

Correct Answer: A

58. Which of the following methods are employed to study Memory Processes ?

1. Free recall and Recognition

2. Observation and Recognition

3. Conditioning and Neuroimaging.

4. Concurrent memory task paradigm and Neuroimaging.

Codes :

(A). 1 and 3 only
(B). 2 and 3 only
(C). 3 and 4 only
(D). 1 and 4 only

Correct Answer: D

59. Patients with damage to the frontal lobes behave as if they lack a control system that monitor their processing resources appropriately. They are said to suffer from

(A). Gertsman Syndrome
(B). Dysexecutive Syndrome
(C). Korsakoff’s Syndrome
(D). None of the above

Correct Answer: B

60. Given below are two statements, the first labeled as Assertion {A} and the other labelled as Reason {R}. Indicate your answer using the codes given below :

Assertion {A} : Melanie Klein developed play therapy where children work out their unconscious feeling and conflicts while playing with toys or crafts.

Reason {R} : It is difficult to apply the method of Dream Analysis and Free Association on children because of their inability to express verbally.

Codes :

(A). Both {A} and {R} are true and {R} is the correct explanation of (A).
(B). Both {A} and {R} are true, but {R} is not the correct explanation of {A}.
(C). {A} is true, but {R} is false.
(D). {A} is false, but {R} is true.

Correct Answer: A

61. Read each of the following two statements – Assertion {A} and Reason {R} and indicate your answer using code below :

Assertion {A} : Many evidences strongly suggest that there is no possibility that all of many human performances classified as intellectuals represent a unitary attribute determined by unitary set of factors.

Reason {R} : This may be because of what is called intelligence is a mixture of different attributes having different determinants.

Codes :

(A). Both {A} and {R} are true and {R} is the correct explanation of {A}.
(B). Both {A} and {R} are true, but {R} is not the correct explanation of {A}.
(C). {A} is true, but {R} is false.
(D). {A} is false, but {R} is true.

Correct Answer: A

62. Out of following Psychologist who has emphasized that creativity is not different from intelligence ?

(A). Torrance
(B). Spearman
(C). Guilford
(D). Getzels and Jackson

Correct Answer: &

63. Out of following which are the appropriate explanations as stated by Cattell in his ‘gf’ and ‘gc’ theory of Intelligence ?

1. ‘gf’ is mainly determined by genetic factors.

2. The speed of growth of ‘gf’ is very fast in early childhood and it starts declining in late adulthood – in late twenties.

3. ‘gc’ separates itself from ‘gf’ as a result of the effect of learning and other experiences.

4. Individual differences are more in ‘gc’ than ‘gf’.

Codes :

(A). 1, 3 and 4
(B). 2, 3 and 4
(C). 1, 2 and 3
(D). 1, 2 and 4

Correct Answer: C

64. Out of the following theories of intelligence which one is regarded as latest one ?

(A). Sternberg’s theory
(B). Mayer and Salovey theory
(C). Jensen’s theory
(D). Cattell’s theory

Correct Answer: A

65. Moods are ______ and ______ than emotions. Choose the correct code for the features given below :

1. Longer lasting

2. More intense

3. Less intense

4. Shorter lasting

Codes :

(A). 1 and 2
(B). 2 and 4
(C). 1 and 3
(D). 3 and 4

Correct Answer: C

66. Read the following two statements Assertion {A} and Reason {R} and indicate your answer using the codes given below :

Assertion {A} : Emotion is construed to have a prototypic form of expression, a pattern of consistent autonomic changes, and a distinct subjective feeling state.

Reason {R} : The three response systems respond similarly in an emotional situation.

Codes :

(A). Both {A} and {R} are true and {R} is the correct explanation of {A}.
(B). Both {A} and {R} are true, but {R} is not the correct explanation of {A}.
(C). {A} is true, but {R} is false.
(D). {A} is false, but {R} is true.

Correct Answer: B

67. Match List-I with List-II and indicate your answer with the help of codes given below :

Codes : p q r s

(A). 1 2 4 3
(B). 4 1 2 3
(C). 2 4 3 1
(D). 3 1 2 4

Correct Answer: &

68. Match List-I with List-II and indicate your answer using the codes given below :

Codes : p q r s

(A). 2 1 4 3
(B). 1 2 3 4
(C). 4 3 1 2
(D). 3 1 4 2

Correct Answer: A

69. Match List-I with List-II and indicate your answer using the codes given below :

Codes : p q r s

(A). 4 1 3 2
(B). 2 3 1 4
(C). 2 4 1 3
(D). 4 3 1 2

Correct Answer: D

70. Given below are the two statements, the first labelled as Assertion {A} and the other labelled as Reason {R}. Indicate your answer using the codes given below :

Assertion {A} : Memories of eye witnesses are fragile as many factors can distort their memories.

Reason {R} : Post event information can interfere with their memories to a great extent.

Codes :

(A). Both {A} and {R} are true and {R} is the correct explanation of {A}.
(B). Both {A} and {R} are true, but {R} is not the correct explanation of {A}.
(C). {A} is true, but {R} is false.
(D). {A} is false, but {R} is true.

Correct Answer: A

71. Q. Nos. 71 to 75.
Read the following passage and answer the five questions that follow :
A researcher wanted to study the effect of stress on reaction time and
whether the effect of stress is moderated by the stimulus complexity – Low and High. The researcher had a hypothesis that increased stress would adversely affect the reaction speed. From an initial pool of 160 subjects, four groups of 40 subjects each, were formed and routine reaction time experiment was performed. Group I was tested under relaxed condition and low stimulus complexity Group II was tested under stressful condition and law stimulus complexity Group III was tested under relaxed condition and high stimulus complexity and Group IV was tested under stressful condition, and high stimulus complexity. The fore-period was randomly varied. The data were analyzed by following suitable ANOVA model. Among the various F ratios, the F ratio computed as ‘MSAXB/MSerror’, yielded interesting results.

The design in this study would be best labelled as

(A). Randomized four-group design with single IV.
(B). 2 × 2 factorial design.
(C). 2 × 2 factorial design with a covariate.
(D). Randomized blocked design.

Correct Answer: B

72. Q. Nos. 71 to 75.
Read the following passage and answer the five questions that follow :
A researcher wanted to study the effect of stress on reaction time and
whether the effect of stress is moderated by the stimulus complexity – Low and High. The researcher had a hypothesis that increased stress would adversely affect the reaction speed. From an initial pool of 160 subjects, four groups of 40 subjects each, were formed and routine reaction time experiment was performed. Group I was tested under relaxed condition and low stimulus complexity Group II was tested under stressful condition and law stimulus complexity Group III was tested under relaxed condition and high stimulus complexity and Group IV was tested under stressful condition, and high stimulus complexity. The fore-period was randomly varied. The data were analyzed by following suitable ANOVA model. Among the various F ratios, the F ratio computed as ‘MSAXB/MSerror’, yielded interesting results.

What would be the degrees of freedom for the main effect of stress ?

(A). 1
(B). 2
(C). 3
(D). 156

Correct Answer: A

73. Q. Nos. 71 to 75.
Read the following passage and answer the five questions that follow :
A researcher wanted to study the effect of stress on reaction time and
whether the effect of stress is moderated by the stimulus complexity – Low and High. The researcher had a hypothesis that increased stress would adversely affect the reaction speed. From an initial pool of 160 subjects, four groups of 40 subjects each, were formed and routine reaction time experiment was performed. Group I was tested under relaxed condition and low stimulus complexity Group II was tested under stressful condition and law stimulus complexity Group III was tested under relaxed condition and high stimulus complexity and Group IV was tested under stressful condition, and high stimulus complexity. The fore-period was randomly varied. The data were analyzed by following suitable ANOVA model. Among the various F ratios, the F ratio computed as ‘MSAXB/MSerror’, yielded interesting results.

The significant F ratio computed as ‘MSAXB/MSerror’ indicates that

(A). the main effect of stress is significant.
(B). the main effect of stimulus complexity is significant.
(C). the effect of stress is moderated by stimulus complexity.
(D). every group differs from remaining groups significantly.

Correct Answer: C

74. Q. Nos. 71 to 75.
Read the following passage and answer the five questions that follow :
A researcher wanted to study the effect of stress on reaction time and
whether the effect of stress is moderated by the stimulus complexity – Low and High. The researcher had a hypothesis that increased stress would adversely affect the reaction speed. From an initial pool of 160 subjects, four groups of 40 subjects each, were formed and routine reaction time experiment was performed. Group I was tested under relaxed condition and low stimulus complexity Group II was tested under stressful condition and law stimulus complexity Group III was tested under relaxed condition and high stimulus complexity and Group IV was tested under stressful condition, and high stimulus complexity. The fore-period was randomly varied. The data were analyzed by following suitable ANOVA model. Among the various F ratios, the F ratio computed as ‘MSAXB/MSerror’, yielded interesting results.

Which of the following statement/s is/are false in this experiment ?

1. Stress is an independent variable.

2. Stimulus complexity is a covariate.

3. Fore-period duration is an ‘independent’ variable.

4. Reaction time is a dependent variable.

Codes :

(A). 4 only
(B). 1 and 3 only
(C). 1 and 4 only
(D). 2 and 3 only

Correct Answer: D

75. Q. Nos. 71 to 75.
Read the following passage and answer the five questions that follow :
A researcher wanted to study the effect of stress on reaction time and
whether the effect of stress is moderated by the stimulus complexity – Low and High. The researcher had a hypothesis that increased stress would adversely affect the reaction speed. From an initial pool of 160 subjects, four groups of 40 subjects each, were formed and routine reaction time experiment was performed. Group I was tested under relaxed condition and low stimulus complexity Group II was tested under stressful condition and law stimulus complexity Group III was tested under relaxed condition and high stimulus complexity and Group IV was tested under stressful condition, and high stimulus complexity. The fore-period was randomly varied. The data were analyzed by following suitable ANOVA model. Among the various F ratios, the F ratio computed as ‘MSAXB/MSerror’, yielded interesting results.

Which of the following are the assumption/s which should be satisfied while carrying out the ANOVA in this study ?

1. Heterogeneity of variance.

2. Independence of scores within each cell.

3. Normal distribution of the residuals from the model.

4. Homogeneity of covariance matrices.

Codes :

(A). 2 only
(B). 2 and 3 only
(C). 1 and 3 only
(D). 1, 2 and 3 only

Correct Answer: B