Self in Contemporary Society — DU Psychology Honours Previous Year Question Papers

1. Shed light on the notions of self in Advaita Vedanta. (20) 2. Define the cultural dimensions of Individualism and Collectivism. Describe how they are implicated in the construal of self. (12+8) 3. Elucidate the relationship between culture and self. What are the implications of independent and interdependent self construals on psychological functioning? 4. What is acculturation? Describe the model of acculturation with the help of the diagram. 5. What are the positive and negative impact of social media on youth? What are the mediating variables in the relationship between sosial media and well-being amongst 6. Write short notes on any 3 of the following: (10+10+10) a. Cultural Globalization b. Outcomes of Bicultural Identity negotiation c. Paradox of digital identities d. Features of Independent self construal Erikson's view on self and identity f. Serena Chen's model