CSS Psychology Past Paper 1997
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 Explain symbolic racism and poison-centered racism. Give a comparative account of Allport’s theory of prejudice and Jon’s theory of racism.
Q.3 Discuss how Group Polarization, Social learning, and Stress influence Group Dynamics.
Q.4 Discuss the major functions of reinforcement in learning theories in the connectionist tradition.
Q.5 “One cannot guarantee generalizability simply by providing an experiment that has a high degree of mundane realism.” Comment with evidence.
Q.6 Explain various theories about how human perception develops.
Q.7 Describe biological needs as homeostatic in nature and their effects on social behavior.
Q.8 Describe psychoanalytical and social psychological theories regarding the socialization process of children with special reference to aggression.
Paper-II
PART-II (Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II. (20×4)
PART-II
Q.2 Explain how the interaction between genetics and environment influences human behavior. Discuss various factors that determine personality development across different stages of life.
Q.3 Describe the key features and differences between classical and operant conditioning. Discuss how they each affect learning and behavior modification.
Q.4 What is cognitive dissonance? Discuss how it can impact decision-making processes and behavior. Provide examples from everyday life.
Q.5 How do cultural and social factors shape the process of socialization? Explain the impact of modern technology and media on the socialization of children today.
Q.6 Describe the biological and psychological processes involved in stress. Discuss the long-term effects of stress on mental and physical health.
Q.7 Explain the role of reinforcement in the development of behavior according to Skinner’s theory. How can positive reinforcement be used to increase desirable behavior in children?
Q.8 How does the concept of self-actualization as defined by Maslow relate to the development of human potential? Discuss how an individual can move towards self-actualization.