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MPCE012

IGNOU Question Paper Pattern

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Psychodiagnostics

Examination Pattern - MAPC

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Introduction

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If you are a student of IGNOU preparing for the Term End Examinations, this document maybe just what you are looking for. IGNOU has a vast syllabus, and the exams are as tough as regular programs even though the programs are mostly open/distance learning with minimal support from the faculty and study centers. In such a situation students, who are usually working don’t get sufficient support for their exams. This document is created with the objective of helping the students with their theory examinations. It was created by analyzing the question papers of all the exams right from the beginning of the course up to 2015. Using the analysis, the entire syllabus was structured in terms of its importance for exams. You can use this to help you get maximum marks with minimum effort. While this would be a great help, do remember exams are both a test of your knowledge and your ability to present the answers in a manner that the examiner is inclined to give you marks. So work on these aspects as well, especially on the presentation of your answers. Good luck for your exams!

Disclaimer: This analysis was conducted by an individual with the intention of helping fellow students. Students are advised to be careful while using this. The author does not hold any responsibility of any unwanted/undesirable impact that using this document may have for the student. There may be errors in the analysis/ document considering it has not undergone any quality review.

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Instructions

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Time: 2 hours Maximum Marks: 50 Instructions till Dec 2014: 1. All questions carry equal marks. 2. Answer any five questions. 3. Use of simple calculator is permitted. Instructions for Jun and Dec 2015 exams: Three sections: 1. Section A: Answer any two of the following questions in about 500 words each : 2x10=20 2. Section B: Answer any four of the following questions in about 300 words each : 4x6=24 3. Section C: Write short notes on any two of the following in about 100 words each : 2x3=6 Please note: The pattern may deviate considerably from this. 1. In June 2015, the pattern changed. 2. In June 2011, for one of the subjects the word limit for answers was 400 words

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Name Total

Questions Total Marks

1_Introduction to Psychodiagnostics 35 215

3_Tests of Cognitive Functions 34 185

2_Psychodiagnostics in Psychology 26 180

4_Projective Techniques in Psychodiagnostics 26 178

Grand Total 121 758

Block level: Blocks 1 and 3 are most important

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Chapter level: Chapters 1.1 and 3.1 are most important

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Name Total Questions Total Marks

1_Introduction to Psychodiagnostics 35 215

1.1_Introduction to Psychodiagnostics, Definition, Concept and Description 15 84

1.3_Assessment in Clinical Psychology 8 60

1.2_Methods of Behavioral Assessment 8 43

1.4_Ethical issues in Assessment 4 28

3_Tests of Cognitive Functions 34 185

3.1_Measures of Intelligence and Conceptual Thinking 12 69

3.3_Measurement of Memory and Creativity 10 44

3.2_The Measurement of Conceptual Thinking (The Binet and Wechsler's Scales) 6 37

3.4_Utility of Data from the Test of Cognitive Functions 6 35

2_Psychodiagnostics in Psychology 26 180

2.3_Batteries of Test and Assessment Interview 8 62

2.4_Report Writing and Recipient of Report 9 60

2.1_Objectives of Psychodiagnostics 5 39

2.2_Different Stages in Psychodiagnostics 4 19

4_Projective Techniques in Psychodiagnostics 26 178

4.4_Personality Inventories 7 52

4.3_The Thematic Apperception Test and Children's Apperception Test 7 46

4.1_Introduction of Projective Techniques and Neuropsychological Test 7 45

4.2_Principles of Measurement and Projective Techniques, Current Status with Special Reference to the Rorschach Test 5 35

Grand Total 121 758

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Topic level (1/6)

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Name Total Questions Total Marks 1_Introduction to Psychodiagnostics 35 215 1.1_Introduction to Psychodiagnostics, Definition, Concept and Description 15 84 data sources for psychological assessment 3 24 Discuss the practical application of psychological assessment. 2 17 psychodiagnostics 4 13 Discuss the variable domains of psychological assessment. 1 6 practical application of psychological assessment 1 6 In the data sources of psychological assessment, discuss expressive behaviour and psycho-physiological data. 1 6 Application of psychodiagnostic testing. 1 5 What are the variable domains of psychological assessment ? 1 4 Variable domains of psychological assessment 1 3 1.3_Assessment in Clinical Psychology 8 60 Explain the various aspects of clinical assessment in psychology. 1 10 Discuss assessment in clinical psychology 1 10 Describe FAMHA (Functional Assessment of Mental Health and Addiction ) and its functions. 1 10 Discuss planning therapy for patients requiring psychological treatment. 1 10 Functional Assessment of Mental Health and Addiction (FAMHA) 1 7 Define assessment and differentiate it from testing. 1 5 Discuss the importance of testing. 1 5 What is 'Addiction Assessment' 1 3

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Topic level (2/6)

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Name Total Questions Total Marks 1.2_Methods of Behavioral Assessment 8 43 Define and describe direct observation and self- monitoring. 1 10 Discuss the various formats of self-report inventory. 1 7 strengths and weaknesses of self-report method. 1 6 various methods of behavioural assessment. 1 6 What are self-report methods ? 1 4 Define behavioural assessment. 1 4 Unobtrusive Observation 1 3 Define self-report inventory. 1 3 1.4_Ethical issues in Assessment 4 28 What are the ethical issues involved in psychological assessment ? 1 10 fallacies and pitfalls of psychological assessment 1 10 Ethical issues in assessment 1 5 Informed Consent 1 3 3_Tests of Cognitive Functions 34 185 3.1_Measures of Intelligence and Conceptual Thinking 12 69 Define IQ. Critically evaluate IQ testing 1 10 Describe Bhatia's Battery and Standard Progressive Matrices. 1 10 describe Wechsler's scale of intelligence. 1 7 Raven's Progressive Matrices Test 1 6 Delineate its characteristics and features. 1 6 How are they different and similar to eachother ? 1 5 Raven's Progressive Matrices 1 5 Describe any three tests used for measuring I.Q. 1 5 I.Q. 1 5 What is Stanford-Binet scale ? 1 4 Trace the history of intelligence assessment and 1 3 Woodcock-Johnson Psycho-educational Battery 1 3

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Topic level (3/6)

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Name Total Questions Total Marks 3.3_Measurement of Memory and Creativity 10 44 Torrence test of creativity 2 10 Explain the process measures of creativity. 1 7 How would you assess creativity ? 1 7 Define creativity. 2 6 Assessment of Different Memory System 1 5 Torrance test of Creativity 1 4 Tests of Explicit Memory 1 3 Define Creativity 1 2 3.2_The Measurement of Conceptual Thinking (The Binet and Wechsler's Scales) 6 37 Explain various tests of conceptual thinking 1 10 Explain any four tests of conceptual thinking. 1 7 Halstead Category Test 1 6 Twenty Questions Task 1 6 Colour Sorting Tests 1 5 Define conceptual thinking. 1 3 3.4_Utility of Data from the Test of Cognitive Functions 6 35 Provide an overview of various instruments to assess cognitive functioning. 1 10 utility of data from tests of cognitive functions 1 8 BRIEF 1 5 Elucidate their characteristics - tests used in cognitive testing. 1 5 Discuss the various tests used in cognitive testing. 1 5 What is cognitive testing? 1 2

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Topic level (4/6)

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Name Total Questions Total Marks 2_Psychodiagnostics in Psychology 26 180 2.3_Batteries of Test and Assessment Interview 8 62 various skills and techniques of interview 1 10 Discuss the various types of interview 1 10 Explain the various skills and techniques of interview. 1 10 Explain the different types of interview 1 10 various types of interviewing technique. 1 7 Discuss the areas covered in diagnostic interview. 1 6 Elucidate diagnostic and crisis interview 1 6 What is assessment interview ? 1 3 2.4_Report Writing and Recipient of Report 9 60 contents of the Summary and Recommendations in a Psychological Report 1 10 Describe the steps involved in writing a psychological report. 1 10 Describe the format for psychological report 1 10 Delineate the general guidelines for psychological report writing. 1 7 summary/recommendations important in a report 1 6 Define and describe psychological report. 1 5 at least two models of psychological report. 1 5 Discuss the three levels of report writing. 1 4 What is psychological report ? 1 3 2.1_Objectives of Psychodiagnostics 5 39 Discuss descriptive assessment and prediction assessment. 1 10 Differentiate between descriptive assessment and prediction assessment. 1 10 Delineate the characteristic features of descriptive assessment and prediction assessment. 1 10 Differentiate between descriptive assessment and predictive assessment 1 6 Application of Psychodiagnostic Testing 1 3

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Topic level (5/6)

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Name Total Questions Total Marks 2.2_Different Stages in Psychodiagnostics 4 19 Mental status Examination. 3 15 Differentiate between psychodiagnostic assessment and psychiatric consultation. 1 4 4_Projective Techniques in Psychodiagnostics 26 178 4.4_Personality Inventories 7 52 Discuss the various objective measures of personality functioning. 1 10 Describe MMPI 1 10 Explain atleast two objective measures of testing personality. 1 10 description of the Edwards Personal Preference Schedule 1 6 concepts of measurement personality and psychological functioning 1 6 MMPI 1 5 CPI 1 5 4.3_The Thematic Apperception Test and Children's Apperception Test 7 46 alternative apperception procedures 1 10 Explain the administration and scoring categories of Thematic Apperception Test. 1 10 Children's Apperception Test - discuss its administration, scoring and interpretation. 1 6 application of Thematic Apperception Test 1 6 Tell Me A Story test. 1 5 CAT 1 5 Describe Children's Apperception Test and 1 4

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Topic level (6/6)

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Name Total Questions Total Marks 4.1_Introduction of Projective Techniques and Neuropsychological Test 7 45 uses of Neuropsychological Assessment 1 10 Briefly describe some of the widely used neuropsychological tests. 1 10 any two neuropsychological tests. 1 7 Briefly describe some of the widely used neuropsychological tests 1 7 Functions of neuropsychological tests 1 5 neuropsychological tests - limitations 1 3 Define neuropsychological assessment. 1 3 4.2_Principles of Measurement and Projective Techniques, Current Status with Special Reference to the Rorschach Test 5 35 Give a description of the Rorschach Test 1 10 nature, administration and scoring of the Rorschach Test 1 10 Analyse the current and future prospects of Rosschach Test. 1 5 What are the various categories of scoring in the Rosschach Test ? 1 5 Reliability and validity of projective tests. 1 5

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Question-wise marks

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The question wise structure has been as follows:

To summarize, the questions have mostly comprised of 10 mark and combination of 5 marks short notes. However, the latest pattern introduced 6 marks and 3 marks short notes which form a considerable number of the questions. The total number of questions was also increased from 10 to 12.

Q# Jun-12 Dec-12 Jun-13 Dec-13 Jun-14 Dec-14 Jun-15 Dec-15

1 3+7 3+7 10 4+6 3+7 4+6 3+7 10

2 10 10 4+6 5+5 10 3+7 10 10

3 10 10 5+5 10 4+6 10 10 2+8

4 4+6 10 10 10 5+5 10 10 10

5 10 10 5+5 10 3+7 5+5 6 6

6 3+7 10 3+7 5+5 5+5 10 6 6

7 3+7 10 10 5+5 4+6 10 6 6

8 5+5 10 3+7 3+7 3+7 10 2+4 6

9 5+5 10 5+5 5+5 10 10 6 6

10 10 5+5 3+7 4+6 4+6 5+5 3 3

11 - - - - - - 3 3

12 - - - - - - 3 3

2+3+5 0

2+4 1

2+4+4 0

2+8 1

3 6

3+3 0

3+3+4 0

3+7 13

4+6 8

5+5 14

6 9

10 32

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