Psychology, Paper-I (CSS Paper 2015)

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS
IN BS-17, UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2015
PSYCHOLOGY, PAPER-I

TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS (PART-I MCQs) Maximum Marks: 20
PART –I (MCQs) Maximum 30 Minutes (PART-II) Maximum Marks: 80

Note: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. All questions carry EQUAL Marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at One Place instead of at different places.
(iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q. Paper.
(v) No Page /Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

PART-II

Q. 2. Discuss Psychology as science of behaviour and explain any two schools of Psychology in detail.
Q.3. Explain the structure and functions of different parts of the brain.
Q.4. Define learning and conditioning. Differentiate between classical and operant conditioning.
Q.5. Discuss different theories of Motivation.
Q.6. Discuss different types of personality tests and their rationale.
Q.7. Write a detailed note on the process of Socilization.
Q.8. Write short notes on any Four of the following:
(a) Attitude (b) Master gland of the body
(c) Recent trends in Psychology (d) Group norms
(e) Depth perception (f) Homeostasis