Note: Before 2016 Psychology had Two Papers.
Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC)
Competitive Examination for Recruitment to BPS-17 Posts under the Federal Government
Time Allowed: 3 Hours
PART-II (Subjective) : 80 Marks
Paper-I: Psychology
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II. (20×4)
PART-II
Q. 2 State the definition of Psychology as a science. Show your familiarity with the scope of Psychology.
Q. 3 Describe briefly the structure and functions of the central nervous system.
Q. 4 Define learning. Discuss the principle of reinforcement as related to both classical and operant conditioning.
Q. 5 Distinguish between sensation and perception. Explain the determinants of perception.
Q. 6 Critically examine Maslow’s hierarchy of need theory.
Q. 7 Define personality. Discuss the factors in the development of personality.
Q. 8 Write short notes on any FOUR of the following:
(i) Homeostasis
(ii) Frustration and Conflict
(iii) Prejudice
(iv) Endocrine system
(v) Group norms
(vi) Personality test
(vii) Socialization
(viii) Intergroup tension
Paper-II: Psychology
PART-II (Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II. (20×4)
PART-II
Q. 2 Differentiate between maturation and development. Identify several factors that can be harmful to the developing fetus. (10+10=20)
Q. 3 Discuss different viewpoints regarding abnormality. (20)
Q. 4 Describe Jean Piaget’s four stages of development; and discuss the process of organization, adaptation, assimilation, and accommodation. (20)
Q. 5 List and briefly describe different techniques of behavior therapy. (20)
Q. 6 Show your familiarity with psychosomatic disorders. (20)
Q. 7 Discuss several different approaches to defining intelligence. (20)
Q. 8 Write short notes on any FOUR of the following: (5 x 4 = 20)
(i) Job satisfaction
(ii) Drug addiction
(iii) Mental retardation
(iv) Psychosis
(v) Personality assessment
(vi) Work incentives
(vii) Group therapies
(viii) Character disorder
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