UGC-NET Psychology 2020: Comprehensive Overview and Key Questions

The Uttar Pradesh State Council for Educational Research and Training (UPSCERT) conducts the University Grants Commission (UGC) National Eligibility Test (NET) for the candidates aspiring to teach at the university level. The psychology section of the 2020 UGC-Net examination held on 21st November 2021 covered a range of topics that required a deep understanding of psychological theories and tests. This article provides an overview of the key questions and concepts tested in the examination.

IQ Calculation Based on Mental Age

One of the basic concepts tested in the 2020 UGC-Net psychology paper involved the calculation of IQ (Intelligence Quotient).

Question: If a person's chronological age is 20, and their mental age is 16, what is their IQ?

1. 802. 1003. 1204. 115

The correct answer is option 1: 80. This calculation is done by the formula: IQ (Mental Age / Chronological Age) * 100.

Client Relationship and Empathy

Evaluating the client relationship in psychotherapy, the question tests the understanding of key psychological concepts.

Question: What is the term for a psychologist's capacity to understand and share the feelings of their client?

A. SympathyB. EmpathyC. AntipathyD. Pities

The correct answer is option B: Empathy.

GDP and Gc in Factor Analysis

The concepts of General Factor (G) and Cognitive Component (GC) are important in understanding the structure of intelligence.

Question: In factor analysis, the General Factor (G) and Cognitive Component (GC) are based on:

A. 1st order factorsB. 2nd order factorsC. 3rd order factorsD. 4th order factors

The correct answer is option B: 2nd order factors.

The Jonah Complex: Ambivalent Feelings Toward Greatness

The Jonah Complex, a term coined by Harvard psychologist W. Timothy Gallwey, refers to an individual's fear of their own potential greatness and ambivalent feelings toward the greatness of others. This concept emerges from cultural and psychological perspectives.

Question: Which of the following best describes the Jonah Complex?

1. Propionic striving2. Self-exoneration mechanism3. Fluctuating asymmetry4. Jonah complex

The correct answer is option 4: Jonah complex.

Measurement of Effect Size in Psychological Studies

The Impact of a study's findings is often evaluated using statistical measures, such as the Point Biserial correlation.

Question: Which statistical measure can be used to measure the effect size for a study?

The correct answer is Point Biserial.

Human Sexual Response: Arousal and Excitement

The stages of human sexual response, as proposed by Masters and Johnson, are fundamental to understanding human sexuality. This model includes four phases: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.

Question: Arrange the following stages of human sexual response in the correct sequence according to Masters and Johnson's model.

A. Excitement - Orgasm - Plateau - ResolutionB. Excitement - Plateau - Orgasm - ResolutionC. Excitement - Arousal - Orgasm - ResolutionD. Arousal - Excitement - Orgasm - Resolution

The correct answer is option B: Excitement - Plateau - Orgasm - Resolution.

Culture Fair Tests of Intelligence

Culture fair tests are designed to measure intelligence without bias from cultural background or social desirability.

Question: Which of the following are culture fair tests of intelligence?

A. Naglieri Non-verbal Ability TestB. Bhatia's Intelligence TestC. Wechsler Intelligence TestD. Harris Goodenough test

Options that include both A and B are correct. Therefore, the correct answer is either A and B, A, B, and C, or B, C, and D.

Levels of Nafs in Sufism

Understanding the levels of Nafs or self in Sufism is crucial to grasp Islamic spiritual thought.

Question: Arrange the following levels of Nafs in the correct increasing order of spiritual advancement:

1. Physical Memory2. Declarative Memory3. Cognitive Behavior4. Jonah Complex

Key concepts from Howard Gardner's Gardner's Multiple Intelligences theory are also tested.

Question: Arrange the following in the correct sequence according to Howard Gardner's Intelligence Theory:

A. Linguistic - Logical-mathematical - Bodily-kinesthetic - MusicalB. Logical-mathematical - Linguistic - Bodily-kinesthetic - MusicalC. Bodily-kinesthetic - Logical-mathematical - Linguistic - MusicalD. Musical - Logical-mathematical - Linguistic - Bodily-kinesthetic

Understanding MANOVA and Its Application

MANOVA (Multivariate Analysis of Variance) is tested for its application in research design.

Question: Which of the following justifies the application of MANOVA in research design?

1. When there are several groups and more than one Independent Variable (IV)2. When more than one Dependent Variable (DV) have been employed3. When more than one Dependent Variable (DV) with moderate intercorrelations have been employed4. The moderating effect of one variable on another and their interaction can only be studied through MANOVA

The correct answer is option 3: When more than one Dependent Variable (DV) with moderate intercorrelations have been employed.

Conclusion

The 2020 UGC-Net psychology paper covered a wide range of topics, from IQ calculations to psychological theories and tests. Understanding these concepts is crucial for candidates preparing for the UGC-Net examination. By mastering these key areas, one can enhance their score and prepare effectively for the examination.