Psychology 2024 Paper II 50 marks Discuss

Q8

(a) Discuss the role of media in the present scenario of antisocial behaviour ? Considering Indian context in view suggest some measures to regulate media. 15 (b) What do you mean by positive health of defence personnel ? How can psychologists be trained to work with defence personnel in promoting positive health ? 15 (c) Explain the interrelation between achievement motivation and entrepreneurial behaviour ? Discuss the role of child rearing practices in the development of achievement motivation and entrepreneurial behaviour. 20

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(a) समाज विरोधी व्यवहार के वर्तमान परिदृश्य में मीडिया की भूमिका का विवेचन कीजिए। भारतीय संदर्भ को ध्यान में रखते हुए मीडिया को नियमित करने के लिए कुछ उपाय सुझाइए। 15 (b) रक्षाकर्मियों के सकारात्मक स्वास्थ्य से आप का क्या तात्पर्य है ? सकारात्मक स्वास्थ्य को बढ़ावा देने के लिए रक्षा कर्मियों के साथ काम करने के लिए मनोवैज्ञानिकों को कैसे प्रशिक्षित किया जा सकता है ? 15 (c) उपलब्धि अभिप्रेरणा तथा उद्यमिता व्यवहार के मध्य पारस्परिक संबंध की व्याख्या कीजिए। उपलब्धि अभिप्रेरणा तथा उद्यमिता व्यवहार के विकास में बच्चों के पालन-पोषण की पद्धतियों की भूमिका की विवेचना कीजिए। 20

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The directive 'discuss' requires a balanced, analytical treatment of all three sub-parts with critical engagement. Allocate approximately 30% time/words to part (a) on media and antisocial behaviour, 30% to part (b) on defence psychology, and 40% to part (c) on achievement motivation as it carries the highest marks. Structure with a brief composite introduction, dedicated sections for each sub-part with clear sub-headings, and an integrated conclusion that synthesizes insights across applied psychology domains.

Key points expected

Part (a): Media's role in antisocial behaviour through desensitization, social learning, and cultivation theory; Indian regulatory measures like IT Rules 2021, self-regulation vs. state control debate
Part (b): Positive health as beyond absence of disease—resilience, psychological well-being, and unit cohesion in defence context; training psychologists in military cultural competence, trauma-informed care, and peer support models
Part (c): McClelland's nAch theory linking need for achievement to entrepreneurial risk-taking and innovation; cross-cultural applicability to Indian entrepreneurs
Part (c): Child rearing practices—authoritative parenting, early independence training, and mastery-oriented feedback as antecedents of achievement motivation
Integration: Applied psychology's role in addressing contemporary Indian challenges—media literacy, defence preparedness, and startup ecosystem development

Evaluation rubric

Dimension	Weight	Max marks	Excellent	Average	Poor
Concept correctness	20%	10	Precisely defines antisocial behaviour, positive health (WHO/Keyes' flourishing model), and achievement motivation (McClelland's theory); for (a) distinguishes media effects from other socialization agents; for (b) operationalizes positive health beyond biomedical model; for (c) correctly identifies nAch as learned motive, not innate trait	Generally accurate definitions but conflates related concepts (e.g., confuses positive health with mental health, or nAch with general ambition); minor conceptual imprecision in one sub-part	Fundamental errors such as defining antisocial behaviour as mere non-conformity, equating positive health with physical fitness, or treating achievement motivation as purely innate; significant misconceptions across multiple sub-parts
Theory & studies cited	20%	10	For (a): Bandura's social learning theory, Gerbner's cultivation theory, Indian studies (e.g., ICMR media violence research); for (b): Seligman's PERMA model adapted to military, Stokes' military psychology framework; for (c): McClelland's 1961 'The Achieving Society,' Rosen & D'Andrade's child rearing studies, Saraswathi & Ganapathy's Indian entrepreneurship research	Cites Bandura and McClelland correctly but misses Indian-specific studies; mentions general theories without connecting to defence or entrepreneurial contexts; limited range across sub-parts	Relies on outdated or misattributed theories; confuses McClelland with Maslow or Herzberg; no citation of empirical studies; generic references without application to specific contexts
Application examples	20%	10	For (a): Blue Whale Challenge, TikTok-related violence, Kashmiri militancy radicalization via social media; specific IT Act provisions and PCI/News Broadcasters Standards Authority; for (b): DRDO's DIPAS psychological screening, Operation Rahat stress management, Navy's 'Know Your Mind' program; for (c): DICCI entrepreneurs, Startup India psychological profiling, Gujarati/Marwari business community child-rearing patterns	Mentions generic examples (Facebook, Indian Army) without specificity; cites regulatory bodies without explaining their mechanisms; entrepreneurial examples lack psychological grounding	No Indian examples; relies on Western cases (Columbine, US military) without adaptation; hypothetical or invented scenarios; examples contradict theoretical framework
Multi-perspective analysis	20%	10	For (a): Balances media effects vs. user agency, economic imperatives vs. social responsibility, freedom of expression vs. regulation; for (b): Individual vs. organizational resilience, clinical vs. positive psychology approaches, officer vs. jawan differences; for (c): Biological predisposition vs. social learning, individualistic vs. collectivistic achievement patterns, gender variations in entrepreneurial socialization	Acknowledges two sides for one sub-part but remains one-dimensional in others; mentions alternative perspectives without developing them; limited integration across sub-parts	Entirely one-sided presentation; no recognition of counter-arguments; ignores cultural variations; treats all defence personnel or entrepreneurs as homogeneous categories
Conclusion & evaluation	20%	10	Synthesizes across all three sub-parts to argue for applied psychology's role in national development—responsible media citizenship, defence readiness, and entrepreneurial ecosystem; evaluates limitations of regulatory/training approaches; proposes integrated policy recommendations (e.g., media literacy in schools, defence psychology cadre, entrepreneurship education reform); forward-looking vision for Indian psychology	Summarizes each sub-part separately without synthesis; generic recommendations without specificity to Indian context; no critical evaluation of proposed measures	No conclusion or abrupt ending; merely restates points; recommendations unrelated to analysis; ignores question's evaluative demands entirely

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