FIRST BHMS
PSYCHOLOGY QUESTION BANK
question bank according to CBDC syllabus
M - MCQ | S - SAQ | L - LAQ | V - VIVA/PRACTICAL | Ø - NON
ORGANON - Psychology Part
INTODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY WITH OVERVIEW OF DIFFRENT SCHOOLS
-Define Psychology(ØSLØ)
-Discuss the psychology as a science(ØSØØ)
-Discuss the factors which make Psychology as a science(ØSØV)
-Explain the utility of the subject for a Homoeopath(ØSØV)
-Classify different schools of psychology based on their Concept and objectives and methods(ØSØV)
CONCEPT OF MIND IN PSYCHOLOGY & HOMOEOPATHY
-Describe concept of Mind in different schools of psychology(ØSLØ)
-Discuss concept of Mind as in Organon(ØSLV)
-Compare and contrast concept of mind in Organon with that in different schools of psychology(ØSØØ)
PSYCHOLOGICAL ORGANIZATION OF MIND & ITS INTER RELATIONSHIP WITH THOUGHT (COGNITION), FEELINGS (AFFECT) & BEHAVIOUR (CONATION)
-Classify the divisions of the mind into conscious, unconscious and subconscious elements(ØSLØ)
-Distinguish the conscious mental expressions as Emotion, Thought and Behaviour(ØSLV)
-Identify the relationship of mental expressions in terms of Emotion, Thinking and Behaviour on Mind and Body(ØSØØ)
-Identify the evidences of psychological expressions Of Emotion, Thinking and Behaviour(ØØØV)
-Align the observations conducted above with the knowledge about emotions, thoughts and behaviour(MØØØ)
-Demonstrate the rubrics from the given case scenarios(ØSØØ)
PHYSIOLOGICAL BASIS OF EMOTIONS, THOUGHT AND BEHAVIOUR
-List the parts of the Brain relevant to understanding the mental functioning(ØSØØ)
-Explain the different parts of the brain which are the seat of the emotions of aggression, love, anger and anxiety(ØSØØ)
-Explain the different parts of the Brain which are the seat of intellectual functions of attention, memory and executive functions(ØSØØ)
-Explain the different parts of the Brain which are responsible for simple behaviour (ØSØØ)
-Integrate the manner in which the emotions, intellectual and behavioural function are coordinated(ØSØØ)
UNDERSTANDING BEHAVIOUR, ITS ORIGINS AND ITS REPRESENTATION IN REPERTORY AND MATERIA MEDICA
-Define instinct and reflex(MØØØ)
-Enumerate the instincts seen across the animal species(MØØØ)
-Enumerate the reflexes seen in the new born(MØØØ)
-Discuss the role and limitations of these ensuring in our survival(ØSØV)
-Define Conditioned and Unconditioned reflex(MØØØ)
-Define Behaviour as externally observed expressions(MØØØ)
-Differentiate behaviour as being of conscious and unconscious(ØSØV)
-Define functioning as expressions of the system which needs special instruments to measure(MØØØ)
-Elaborate on the difference between Behaviour and Functioning(ØSØV)
-Discuss the scientific methods of studying behaviour(ØØLØ)
-Draw a list of species specific behaviours in birds, fish and primates(MØØØ)
-Discuss the function of these specific behaviours(ØSØV)
-Discuss the factors which regulate any two of the species specific behaviours listed above(ØSØV)
-Differentiate innate and learned behaviour as originating from unconditioned and conditioned reflexes(ØØLØ)
-Discuss how emotions are the determinants of behaviour and functioning(ØSØV)
-Discuss how thoughts are is the determinant behaviour and functioning(ØSØV)
-Illustrate the place of behaviour in repertory(MØØV)
-Illustrate the representation of behaviour in Materia Medica(MØØV)
UNDERSTANDING EMOTIONS AND THEIR REPRESENTATION IN THE REPERTORY AND HOMOEOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA
-Define emotions, mood and feelings(MØØØ)
-Differentiate the above three from each other(ØSØV)
-Recognize different emotions exhibited on the screens(MØØØ)
-Discuss the different ways that emotional expression is perceived by us(MØØØ)
-Discuss the classification of emotions Primary and Secondary; Positive and negative(MØØØ)
-Discuss the implications and limitation of the above classification(ØSØV)
-Describe the prominent theories of emotions- James Lange, Cannon Bard, Schachter Singer, Cognitive Mediational theory, Facial Feedback Theory(ØSØV)
-The Bhava Rasa theory of emotions(ØSØØ)
-Differentiate the five theories from each other(ØØLØ)
-Evaluate the implications of each of the theories in understanding emotions(ØØLØ)
-Enumerate the constituents of the limbic system important in the understanding of emotions(MØØV)
-Discuss the role of the different constituents of the limbic system in expression and regulation of emotions(ØØLØ)
-Discuss the effects of hormones in influencing emotions(ØSØV)
-Define sexual activity in terms of emotional arousal(ØØLØ)
-Describe the participation of brain systems in sexual behaviour(ØØLØ)
-Discuss the effect of early influences on sexual behaviour(ØSØV)
-Discuss the effects of socio-cultural surroundings on sexual behaviour(ØSØV)
-Enumerate the varieties of sexual orientation seen(MØØØ)
-Identify gender identity and sexual identity(MØØV)
-Recognize the challenges faced by differently sexually oriented persons in society(ØSØV)
-List the effects of emotions on the human system in terms of cognitive, behavioural and physical system(MØØV)
-Discuss the pathways through which emotions affect cognition, behaviour and physical system(ØØLØ)
-Define happiness, joy and peace(ØSØV)
-Describe the brain mechanisms responsible for states of happiness, joy and peace(ØSØV)
-Discuss the effects of states of happiness, joy and peace on human systems(ØØLØ)
-Explore the different mechanisms for maintaining a state of joy and peace(ØØLØ)
-Enumerate the effects of different cultures on emotional expression(MØØV)
-Discuss the implications of cultures affecting emotional expression(ØSØV)
-Illustrate the place of emotions in repertory(MØØØ)
-Illustrate the representation of emotions in Materia Medica(MØØØ)
UNDERSTANDING INTELLECT AND ITS REPRESENTATION IN REPERTORY AND MATERIA MEDICA – (PART-I) ATTENTION, CONCENTRATION AND MEMORY
-Define attention and concentration(MØØV)
-Enumerate the brain regions which are involved in these functions(MØØV)
-Discuss the neural processes which are responsible for regulating attention and concentration(ØSØV)
-Discuss the factors which affect attention and concentration(MØØV)
-Realize the above processes in our daily life(ØØØV)
-Discuss the different physical and psychological methods used for regulating attention and concentration(ØØLØ)
-Discuss the effects of disturbed attention in childhood and adult life(ØSØV)
-Identify the rubrics representing attention and concentration in the repertory(MØØØ)
-Identify the reflection of attention and concentration in remedies(ØSØV)
-Enumerate the types of memory(MØØØ)
-Discuss the models of memory Information processing And neural network(ØSØV)
-Discuss the function of the types of memory in our daily lives(ØØLØ)
-Enumerate the factors which affect different types of memories(MØØV)
-Discuss different ways of assessing different types of memory(ØSØV)
-Discuss the reasons for forgetting(ØSØV)
-Discuss ways of enhancing recall(ØSØV)
-Describe the state of memory with senescence(ØSØV)
-Discuss the implications of loss of memory with advancing age(ØSØV)
-Describe ways in which memory can get distorted(ØØØV)
-Discuss ways of reconstructing a lost memory(ØØØV)
-Discuss the implications of the dangers of reconstruction of memory in our everyday life(ØØØV)
-Identify the rubrics representing memory issues in the repertory(MØØØ)
-Identify the reflection of memory in remedies(ØSØV)
UNDERSTANDING INTELLECT AND ITS REPRESENTATION IN REPERTORY AND MATERIA MEDICA – (PART-II) PERCEPTION AND INTELLIGENC
-Define Perception(MØØØ)
-Relate perception to sensory processes and differentiate from thinking(ØSØØ)
-Describe the Psycho-physiology of perception(MØØØ)
-Describe the role of attention and state of the mind, depth, constancy, movement in Perception(MØØV)
-Explain the physiological and psychological basis for Perceptual errors(MØØV)
-Discuss determinants of social perception(ØSØL)
-Realize the effect of perception on interpersonal and community relationships(ØSØV)
-Observe gestalt perception(MØØØ)
-Illustrate its importance Cognitive to Homoeopathy in case taking(ØØLØ)
-Understand the perceptual difficulties of Dyslexia Know the phenomena hallucination(ØSØV)
-Derives rubrics and remedies related to perceptual phenomena(ØSØV)
-Define Intelligence(MØØV)
-Detail the different approaches viewing Intelligence(ØSØV)
i. Multiple intelligences (Gardner)
ii. Triarchic theory (Sternberg)
iii. Fluid and Crystallized (Cattell’s )
iv. PASS theory
-Define Intelligence Quotient – IQ(ØSØV)
-Discuss the contribution of heredity and environment to intelligence(ØSØV)
-Discuss the pros and cons of measurement of IQ(ØSØV)
-Enumerate the methods of assessing intelligence(MØØV)
-Define emotional intelligence(MØØV)
-Define the components of Emotional intelligence(ØSØV)
-Discuss the ways in which Emotional intelligence is useful to individuals and groups(ØØLØ)
-Define creativity(ØSØV)
-Illustrate the process of creativity(ØØØV)
-Discuss the ways in which creativity can be fostered(ØSØV)
-List the types of extreme intelligence on the Bell-shaped curve(ØSØV)
-Discuss the special needs of the persons occupying the extremes of intelligence(ØSØV)
-Illustrate the place of Intelligence in repertory(MØØØ)
-Illustrate the representation of intelligence in Materia Medica(ØSØV)
MOTIVATION, ITS TYPES AND ITS RELEVANCE FOR HOMOEOPATH
-Define motivation(ØSØL)
-Enumerate the types of motivation(ØSØL)
-Recognize the types of motivation influencing our thinking and emotions(ØSØV)
-Describe the Maslow’s self actualization model(ØØLØ)
-Recognize the importance of the model in knowing human beings(ØSØV)
-Derives rubrics and remedy images related to motivation(MØØØ)
LEARNING, ITS TYPES AND ITS RELEVANCE IN DAILY FUNCTIONING OF HUMANS
-Define learning and adaptation(ØSØV)
-Derive the relationship between the two(MSLV)
-Explain the three forms of learning viz. Classical conditioning, Instrumental conditioning and observational learning(ØSLØ)
-Explain the significance of the above three forms in our daily lives(MØØØ)
-Enumerate the various factors which determine the quality of learning(MØØØ)
-Derive the ways in which these factors can be used for enhancing learning(ØSØV)
-Identify the factors which would inhibit learning and which would need to be attended to(ØSØV)
-List the methods whereby learning is assessed(MØØV)
-Evaluate the respective value of the different methods to assess learning(ØSØV)
-Derives rubrics and remedy images related to learning and adaptation(MØØØ)
EVOLUTION OF MIND WITH GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT: NORMAL DEVELOPMENTS SINCE BIRTH TO MATURITY: PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAl
-Define and distinguish between Growth and Development(ØSØV)
-List the three domains of development Physical, Cognitive and psychosocial development(ØSØL)
-Distinguish the characteristics of physical, cognitive and psychosocial development(ØSØL)
-Distinguish between the contribution of nature and nurture in development(ØØLØ)
-Define the concept of developmental milestones in childhood(MØØØ)
-Discuss the theory of psychosexual development as proposed by Freud(MØØØ)
-Discuss the theory of cognitive development proposed by Piaget(ØØLØ)
-Discuss the theory of psychosocial development of Erik Erikson(ØØLØ)
-Discuss the different stages of physical, emotional and cognitive development of childhood(ØØLØ)
-Discuss parental styles appropriate to help optimal growth in childhood(ØØLØ)
-Discuss the different stages physical, psychosocial and cognitive development of adolescence(ØØLØ)
-Discuss the role of home, school and society on the development of the adolescent(ØØLØ)
-Discuss the different stages of physical, psychosocial and cognitive development of adulthood(ØØLØ)
-Discuss the different stages of physical, psychosocial and cognitive development of old age and senescence(ØØLØ)
-Recognize the impact on knowledge of Growth and Development in case taking(ØØLØ)
-Identify the significance of knowledge of Growth and Development in use of Repertory(ØØLØ)
-Locate the significance of knowledge of Growth and Development in Homoeopathic Materia Medica(ØØLØ)
DEVELOPMENT OF PERSONALITY, TYPES, TRAITS, TEMPERAMENT
-Define the concept of personality(ØSØV)
-Discuss the concept of temperament and its relation to Body type(ØSØØ)
-Describe the scientific concept of ‘Traits’ and their importance(ØSØV)
-Explain the following theories of personality(ØSØV)
1. Biological
2. Behaviouristic
3. Learning
4. Humanistic, proposed by various psychologists and their implications to a physician
-Illustrate the process of personality development(ØSØØ)
-Enumerate the Factors determining the Personality(ØSØV)
-Describe the techniques of assessing Personality(ØSØV)
-Discuss the relevance of concept of Personality to a homoeopath(ØØLØ)
-Discuss the relevance of studying Personality from the perspective of Materia Medica(ØØLØ)
BIO-PSYCHO-SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF HUMAN BEING
-Define the Bio-Psycho-Social model(ØSLØ)
-Illustrate how each of the constituent of the Bio-psycho-social model gives a more comprehensive understanding of a human being(ØØLØ)
-Discuss the significance of the Bio-psycho-social approach to a human being(ØØLØ)
-Discuss the similarity between homoeopathic approach to a human being with Bio-psycho-social approach(ØØLØ)
-Defines the role of culture in shaping human behavior(ØSØØ)
CONCEPT OF STRESS-CONFLICT: THEIR GENESIS, TYPES AND EFFECTS ON THE MIND AND BODY
-Define Stress(MSLV)
-Classify the types of stress(ØØLØ)
-Identify the sources of Stress(ØSØV)
-Discuss the effect of Stresses on Mind and Body(ØSØV)
-Define Conflict(ØSØV)
-State the stages of Conflict(ØSØV)
-Enumerate the types of Conflict(ØSØV)
-Discuss the relationship between Stress and Conflict(ØSØV)
-Define Coping mechanism(ØSØV)
-Enumerate the types of Coping mechanisms(ØSØV)
-Discuss the utility of Coping mechanism while dealing with stress(MØØØ)
-Evaluate the role of learning and adaptation in ensuring resolution of stress(ØØLØ)
-Explore the reflection of conflict in Homoeopathic Materia Medica(ØØLØ)
APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY: CLINICAL, EDUCATION, SPORTS, BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL
-Define the following terms in Applied Psychology viz Clinical, Business, Education, Sports, Industrial(ØSØØ)
-Illustrate the utility of subject Psychology in various fields(ØSØV)
PSYCHOLOGY AND ITS IMPORTANCE IN HOMOEOPATHIC PRACTICE FOR HOLISTIC MANAGEMENT OF THE PATIENT
-Discuss the ways in which Psychology may contribute to the holistic management of the patient(ØØLØ)