CSS Psychology Past Paper 2024
PART-II (Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II. (20×4)
PART-II
Q.2 Explore the field of cognitive psychology by discussing key concepts such as memory, problem-solving, and decision-making. Critically evaluate Piaget’s cognitive developmental theory with examples.
Q.3 Why is Emotional Intelligence (EI) more important than Intelligence Quotient (IQ)? Which one, do you think, matters more for your career and personal development?
Q.4 Define the concept of emotions in psychology. Compare and contrast the James-Lange theory, Cannon-Bard theory, and Schachter-Singer two-factor theory. Illustrate your answer with real-life examples.
Q.5 Describe the psychoanalytical approach by Freud. What are the techniques used in psychoanalytic therapy?
Q.6 Discuss the biological, social, and personality factors behind anxiety disorders. Differentiate between panic disorder, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorder according to the DSM criteria.
Q.7 Explain Milgram’s experiments on obedience. Discuss the major criticisms of Milgram’s experiments.
Q.8 Write short notes on any two of the following:
(a) Pituitary gland
(b) Thyroid gland
(c) Adrenal glands
Note: Before 2016 Psychology had Two Papers.