CSS Psychology Past Paper 2008
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 are the major approaches or perspectives in modern psychology?
Q.3 Identify and describe the major structures and functions of the hindbrain, midbrain, and forebrain.
Q.4 Explain how a person’s needs, beliefs, emotions, and expectations can influence his or her perceptions?
Q.5 Differentiate between motivation and emotions. Critically evaluate different theories of emotions.
Q.6 Describe the process of classical conditioning and recognize the principles in real-life situations.
Q.7 Define attitude. Discuss the relationship between attitude and behavior.
Q.8 Write short notes on any two of the following:
(a) Personality Tests
(b) Socialization
(c) Reinforcement
(d) Endocrine System
Paper-II
PART-II (Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II. (20×4)
PART-II
Q.2 Discuss Piaget’s view of how the mind develops and describe his cognitive stages.
Q.3 Describe the symptoms of schizophrenia disorders and discuss the causes of schizophrenia.
Q.4 Discuss Sigmund Freud’s psychotherapy in detail, also give its name.
Q.5 Explain the environmental influences adversely affecting the development of neonates.
Q.6 Discuss both genetic and environmental influences on intelligence. Support your answer with evidence.
Q.7 What is drug addiction? What are the factors that instigate an adolescent?
Q.8 What are the chromosomal abnormalities that can take place in the prenatal stage? What measures can be taken to prevent them?