CSS Psychology Past Paper 2006

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 What is AVOIDANCE CONDITIONING? Describe as to how, if at all, this can be used to reduce the alarming rate of road accidents.

Q.3 Give a comparative account of various theories of MOTIVATION.

Q.4 Highlight and describe the role of SUBJECTIVE and OBJECTIVE factors in the perception of objects in space.

Q.5 What is SOCIALIZATION? Can the process of monitored socialization help to reduce the sectarian/ethnic group feelings? Discuss.

Q.6 Describe the determining role of various factors in the development and grooming of PERSONALITY.

Q.7 Write short notes on any TWO of the following:
(a) Group Solidarity
(b) Role of ENDOCRINE GLAND in human body.
(c) Probability Learning

Paper-II

PART-II (Subjective) 80 Marks

Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II. (20×4)

PART-II

Q.2 How do biological factors interact with environmental experiences to determine the course of development?

Q.3 What is meant by “developmental irregularities”? How does heredity contribute to chromosomal abnormalities?

Q.4 Describe the criteria that can be used to distinguish between “normal” and “abnormal” behavior. What are the different sources of information that you will recommend for clinical diagnosis?

Q.5 What are the underlying principles and assumptions of behavior therapies? Discuss the role of behavior therapy in behavior modification.

Q.6 Discuss the role of biological and sociological factors in crime and drug addiction.

Q.7 How will you differentiate between psychoneurotic and psychosomatic disorders? Give an account of anxiety disorders.

Q.8 Identify the important determinants of job satisfaction for workers in an industry.