Very Short Questions Fall 2020

The answers to the Very Short Questions Fall 2020 are given below:

1. What is the difference between a case study method and a survey method?

ANS- Case Study: A case study refers to an in-depth study in which an individual, group, or a particular situation is studied.

Survey: A survey refers to research where data is gathered from an entire population or a very large sample in order to comprehend the opinions on a particular matter.

2. Differentiate between sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.

ANS-

Sympathetic	Parasympathetic
Involved in the fight or flight response.	Involved in maintaining homeostasis and also, permits the rest and digest response.
The sympathetic system prepares the body for any potential danger.	The parasympathetic system aims to bring the body to a state of calm.

3. What techniques are differentiating classical conditioning Learning and Operant Conditioning Learning?

ANS- One of the simplest ways to remember the differences between classical and operant conditioning is to focus on whether the behaviour is involuntary or voluntary. Classical conditioning involves associating an involuntary response and a stimulus, while operant conditioning is about associating a voluntary behaviour and a consequence.

4. What techniques are effective in reducing prejudice in the work setting?

ANS- The techniques effective in reducing prejudice in work settings are:

• Making a cross-race friend
• Do not have hate for people.

5. Explain the concept of the prototype. 

ANS- A prototype is an early sample, model, or release of a product built to test a concept or process. It is a term used in a variety of contexts, including semantics, design, electronics, and software programming. A prototype is generally used to evaluate a new design to enhance precision by system analysts and users.

6. Discuss the use of cognitive maps in learning.

ANS- Cognitive maps can help us navigate unfamiliar territory, give directions and learn or recall information.

7. Give an example of an Emotional-focused and problem-focused coping mechanism during a stressful situation.

ANS- Emotional-focused coping mechanism occurs when a couple is divorcing and a problem-focused coping mechanism is a stress caused by an upcoming dental appointment.

8. How the concept of “subliminal perception” can be useful in business.

ANS- Subliminal perception will be experienced by a consumer when they perceive a marketing message without their conscious awareness.

9. What are the stages in “creative Thinking”

ANS- The stages in “creative thinking” are:

• PREPARATION. The first stage is the idea of PREPARATION, the idea that you are immersing yourself in the domain.
• INCUBATION. The second stage is what we call the INCUBATION stage.
• INSIGHT. The third stage is what most of the public think is a classic signal or sign of a creative person
• EVALUATION. The fourth stage is this idea of EVALUATION. This is something I have a problem with.

10. What is meant by ID, Ego, and Super-ego?

ANS- Id, ego, and super-ego. The Id, ego, and super-ego are ideas created by Sigmund Freud. They are three concepts used to explain the way the human mind works. Freud describes the human mind as the interaction of id, ego, super-ego. The ego, and to some extent the super-ego, is conscious or on the surface. The id remains unconscious.

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