KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSTS OF PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES (BPS-17)
2013
PSYCHOLOGY INCLUDING EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY, PAPER-I
TIME ALLOWED: 03 HOURS
MAX. MARKS: 100
Note:- Attempt any Five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
Q 1- Define Psychology. What are the major trends and specialties in Psychology?
Q 2- Provide an overview of the peripheral nervous system, including its subdivision.
Q 3- Describe and distinguish between classical conditioning and operant conditioning.
Q 4- Compare and Contrast the James-Lange and Cannon-Bard theories of emotion and explain how schachter reconciled these conflicting views in his theory.
Q 5- Give a description and critical evaluation of Maslow’s Theory of Motivation.
Q 6- Define attitude. How opinion and attitudes are formed?
Q 7- Define Trait and briefly summarize the contributions of trait theories to understanding personality.
Q 8- Write short note on any two of the following:
(a) Socialization.
(b) Reinforcement.
(c) Group norms.
(d) Perceptual Constancy.
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