CSS Psychology Past Paper 1992
Paper-I
PART-II (Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II. (20×4)
PART-II
Q.2 Explain critically any two methods of Psychology and suggest which method is more suitable for present-day psychology.
Q.3 What are the basic tenets of Associationism? Evaluate Thorndike’s contribution to Associationism.
Q.4 Write a comprehensive note on the Endocrine System. Highlight the role of endocrine glands in the physical and emotional development of an individual.
Q.5 Critically evaluate the basic differences between Cognitive and S-R psychologists in explaining the process of learning.
Q.6 In light of various experimental studies, discuss the relation between perception and motivation. Describe the effect of learning and motivation on perception.
Q.7 What are the contemporary trends in personality theory? Which theory do you think is relatively more comprehensive in approach and why?
Q.8 How are opinions and attitudes formed? What methods are used to assess attitudes? Explain the advantages and limitations of each method.
Paper-II
PART-II (Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II. (20×4)
PART-II
Q.2 Discuss emotional problems and common emotional patterns that are likely to be encountered by children. Suggest some techniques to reduce these stages. Support your answer with established studies.
Q.3 Explain the basic concept of Operant conditioning and its methods for the treatment of children and adults with regard to their problems in the areas of education and working organizations respectively.
Q.4 Evaluate various methods of personality assessment, particularly tests developed by Pakistani psychologists. State the significance of personality tests.
Q.5 What are the direct consequences of biological and sociological conditions on normal and abnormal behavior? Do you think that residents of slums are insane? Discuss.
Q.6 Briefly explain the recent meaning of intelligence. Also, discuss in detail the classification system of mental retardation and issues for society.
Q.7 Explain in what ways genetic factors influence pre-natal and infancy stages of human behavior. Can you control the effects of genetic factors? Explain it.
Q.8 What part is played by illumination, heat exchange processes, design of buildings, and information processing on work output as well as the attitude of the workers towards work?
Note: Before 2016 Psychology had Two Papers.