SOLVED PYQs UGC NET (PSYCHOLOGY)
Applications of Theories of Motivation and Learning
UGC NET PSYCHOLOGY
Human Development & Interventions (UNIT 9)
Included Topics: Applications of theories of motivation and Learning in School Factors in educational achievement Teacher effectiveness Guidance in schools: Needs, organizational set up and techniques
1. Read each of the following two statements, Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and indicate your answer using the codes given below: [DEC 2014]
Assertion (A) The objective of mastery goals in students is to improve, learn, seek challenges and persist inspite of difficulties.
Reason (R) Teachers can stimulate mastery goal orientation through the techniques of self-monitoring, self-improvement and deeper understanding of subject.
Codes:
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false
(4) (A) is false, but (R) is true
2. Match the items in List I with items in List II and mark your answer with the help of the codes given below: [DEC 2014]
| List I (Attachment style) | List II (Attachment characteristics) |
|---|---|
| A. Avoidant attachment | I. Infant, after separation from primary caregiver, shows contradictory behaviour upon his or her return. |
| B. Secure attachment | II. Infant rarely cries when separated from the primary caregiver and does not make contact upon his or her return. |
| C. Disorganised disoriented attachment | III. Infant cries when primary caregiver leaves and actively seek the caregiver upon his or her return. |
| D. Ambivalent (resistant) attachment | IV. Infant becomes anxious before the primary caregiver leaves, is upset during the absence and seeks at the same time avoids contact on his or her return. |
Codes:
(1) A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
(2) A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
(3) A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
(4) A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
3. Read each of the following two statements, Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and indicate your answer using the codes given below: [JUNE 2015]
Assertion (A) Ego-involved learners are driven by performance goals.
Reason (R) Ego-involved learners are pre-occupied with themselves and are concerned with their evaluation by others.
Codes:
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false
(4) (A) is false, but (R) is true
4. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by choosing correct code given below: [JUNE 2015]
| List I (Concepts) | List II (Explanations) |
|---|---|
| A. Situated learning | I. Internalise knowledge and skills developed in interaction with others |
| B. Social negotiation | II. Aspect of learning process that relies on collaboration with others and respect for different perspectives |
| C. Appropriate apprenticeship | III. Skills are tied to the settings in which they are learned and are difficult to apply in new settings |
| D. Apprenticeship | IV. A relationship in which a less experienced learner acquires knowledge and skills in interaction with expert |
Codes:
(1) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
(2) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
(3) A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
(4) A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (2) | (4) | (3) | (3) | (4) | (3) | (3) | (1) | (2) | (1) |
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | |||||
| (1) | (1) | (1) | (2) | (3) |
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