CSS Psychology Past Paper 1999
Note: Before 2016 Psychology had Two Papers.
Paper-I
PART-II (Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II. (20×4)
PART-II
Q.2 Highlight the advantages and limitations of various research techniques used by psychologists to study human behaviour.
Q.3 Describe the functions of the Autonomic Nervous System. What role do endocrine glands play in coping with stressful situations?
Q.4 Compare and contrast classical and operant conditioning. Give examples. Discuss the implications of operant conditioning for child rearing.
Q.5 Critically evaluate the theories of motivation put forth by Maslow, Lewin, and Freud.
Q.6 Discuss the effect of learning and motivation on perception. Give examples.
Q.7 Give a critical appraisal of personality tests. Which technique would you recommend for the assessment of an adult person’s personality in Pakistan?
Q.8 Write short notes on the following:
(a) Formation of attitudes
(b) Prejudice
(c) International tension
(d) Determinants of perception
Paper-II
PART-II (Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II. (20×4)
PART-II
Q.2 What can you gain from the study of human development? Discuss the role of various biological and socio-cultural factors on human development.
Q.3 What are the causes of genetic and chromosomal abnormalities, and how can they be anticipated or minimized?
Q.4 How does intellectual development proceed during childhood years? Can parents enhance their child’s competence?
Q.5 Discuss the techniques used by clinical psychologists for the assessment of a client’s personality.
Q.6 Explain Behavior Therapy and its implications for behavior modification.
Q.7 Elucidate biological and sociological determinants of crime with special reference to our own society.
Q.8 Write short notes on the following:
(a) Psychosomatic disorders
(b) Group Dynamics
(c) Creativity
(d) Intelligence