Psychology Past Papers 2014

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FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO
POSTS IN BS-17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2014
PSYCHOLOGY, PAPER-I

PART-II

Q. No. 2. What are the major perspectives in psychology? Which one do you prefer the most, and why? (20)

Q. No. 3. What do you understand by conditioning? How would you differentiate between classical conditioning and operant conditioning? (20)

Q. No. 4. Define personality in the context of different theories of personality. Give an account of the objective and projective tests used to assess personality. (20)

Q. No. 5. What is the significance of attitudes and prejudices in the current wave of terrorism and violence in Pakistan? Suggest measures to eradicate prejudices that might help reduce terrorism and violence in Pakistan. (20)

Q. No. 6. Give a detailed account of the theories of emotion and the expression of emotions. (20)

Q. No. 7. Describe the structure of the brain and the functions of its different lobes. (20)

Q. No. 8. Write SHORT NOTES on any FOUR of the following: (5 marks each)

(a) Agents of Socialization
(b) Attitude Formation
(c) Endocrine Glands
(d) Cerebellum
(e) Maslow’s Theory of Motivation
(f) Depth Perception

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO
POSTS IN BS-17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2014
PSYCHOLOGY, PAPER-II

PART-II

Q. No. 2. Describe significant socio-cultural factors important for child development. Highlight those which are more relevant in our culture. (20)

Q. No. 3. Describe Piaget’s theory of cognitive development. Critically evaluate the theory too. (20)

Q. No. 4. How would you define abnormal behavior? Compare and contrast any two psychological perspectives for explaining this concept. (20)

Q. No. 5. Elaborate behavioral approach to therapy for psychological disorders. Which is the most suitable behavioral technique for handling phobias? (20)

Q. No. 6. Describe periods of prenatal development. What prenatal diagnostic tests are available? (20)

Q. No. 7. Differentiate between traditional concept of intelligence and emotional intelligence. How emotional intelligence is important for a CSP officer. (20)

Q. No. 8. Write notes on any FOUR of the following:

(a) Work Environment

(b) Juvenile Delinquency

(d) Group Dynamics

(e) Creativity

(f) Psychoanalytic Therapy

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Psychology Past Papers 2014