BBA 5th Semester
Psychology Board Question Paper 2024

TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT
Office of the Dean
September - October 2024
Full Marks:100 Pass Marks:50 Time:3 Hrs.
BBA /
Fifth Semester /
PSY 202:
Psychology

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as for as practicable.
The figures in the margin indicate full marks

Long Answer Questions
Section "A"

Brief Answer Questions:

[10 × 2 = 20]
1.

How was psychology characterized during the structuralism period?

2.

What is the distinction between growth and development?

3.

What are perceptual constancies?

4.

Summarize the key findings of Milgram's obedience experiment.

5.

What are the essential features of learning?

6.

What is the motivational cycle?

7.

In the memory process, what does encoding involve?

8.

Identify the elements of thought.

9.

Explain the concept of empathy.

10.

What are the strengths of the objective approach in measuring personality?

Section "B"

Short Answer Questions:(Attempt any SIX Questions)

[6 × 5 = 30]
11.

What is long-term memory? Discuss its types and functions.

12.

Define reinforcement. Differentiate between positive and negative reinforcement.

13.

What is creativity? What factors influence it?

14.

Discuss the applied fields of psychology.

15.

Describe psychosocial issues during childhood.

16.

What is motivation? Discuss its implication for managers.

17.

What is subjective well-being? Why is it important?

Section "C"

Long Answer Questions:(Attempt any THREE Questions)

[3 × 10 = 30]
18.

What are projective tests? How do they measure personality?

19.

What is stress? Discuss its causes and consequences.

20.

What are memory dysfunctions? Discuss the various types.

21.

What is emotion? Discuss the application of emotions in organizations.

Section "D"

Comprehensive Answer / Case / Situation Analysis Questions:

[4 × 5 = 20]
22.

Analyze the following case carefully and answer the questions that follow:

John, a 35-year-old software developer, has shown fluctuating work performance over the past year, largely influenced by his personality traits. As a conscientious individual, John is highly detail-oriented and dependable, ensuring his work is of high quality with minimal errors. However, this same trait leads to over-analysis, causing delays in meeting deadlines. His moderate extraversion means he enjoys teamwork but prefers solitary work when under pressure, which sometimes causes disengagement during collaborative projects. John's high openness to experience allows him to bring creative solutions to technical problems, but it can also distract him from project goals as he gets caught up in experimenting with new technologies. One of his biggest challenges is his high neuroticism, making him prone to stress, especially when deadlines approach, which hinders his productivity. Additionally, his moderate agreeableness and low assertiveness make him a cooperative team member but prevent him from addressing conflicts or taking on leadership roles. To improve his performance, John could benefit from stress management training, assertiveness workshops, and time management coaching. These interventions could help him balance quality with timeliness and manage interpersonal dynamics more effectively, improving his overall work consistency and leadership potential.

Questions:
a. What is a personality trait, and why is it important?
b. Explain the Big Five model of personality traits.
c. How does the big five model help predict work behavior?
d. Based on the case study provided, what type of personality would be most ideal for workplace performance?