CSS Psychology Past Paper 2005
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 and describe the main motivational factors which regulate the degree and quality of learning.
Q.3 How do you conceptualize “self-actualization?” What stages, according to Maslow, must it pass through to reach the goal? Discuss.
Q.4 What is meant by determinants of perception? Describe at least 5 out of 8 major factors.
Q.5 Describe the role of home and school environment in shaping one’s personality.
Q.6 What is implied by the process of socialization? Enumerate and describe the impact of major agents of social change.
Q.7 Comment on recent trends in psychology as viewed by behaviorists.
Q.8 What is group dynamics? Describe the role, in your opinion, it can play in diffusing tension at the national and international level. Discuss.
Paper-II
PART-II (Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II. (20×4)
PART-II
Q.2 Highlight and describe the developmental irregularities during the prenatal period of development and their probable causes.
Q.3 During early childhood, significant emotional development begins to manifest. Describe the characteristic pattern of development.
Q.4 Describe the potential sources of information on which reliable clinical diagnosis can be based.
Q.5 Comment on mental retardation and describe what can best be done to cope with it. Discuss.
Q.6 What is implied by maladjustment? Can the increasing rate of crime be attributed to this factor alone? Discuss.
Q.7 Briefly describe the distinguishing features of each of the following:
(i) Psychoneurotic disorder
(ii) Psychosis
(iii) Psychosomatic disorder
(iv) Character disorder
Q.8 What, in your opinion, needs to be looked into by an industrial psychologist to ensure the smooth functioning of an industrial organization? Discuss.