PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR
RECRUITMENT TO THE POSTS OF
PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE, ETC. – 2016
Subject: Psychology (Paper – II )
Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 100
Note : Attempt FIVE Questions in all. Attempt in Urdu or English
Q No 1 : ” Stress is a major cause of illness. ” Discuss different strategies for coping stress . (20 Marks )
Q No 2 : What is personality ? Discuss techniques of personality measurement . (20 Marks )
Q No 3 : Define socialization and discuss different attitudes prevalent in Pakistani society. (20 Marks )
Q No 4 : “Prejudice and stereotypes are the major hurdles in the solidarity and development of Pakistan. ” Discuss . (20 Marks )
Q No 5 : Discuss intervention procedure of individual and group therapies . (20 Marks )
Q No 6 : Describe different steps involved in the research process. Discuss correlational research and its major designs ? (20 Marks )
Q No 7 : Define attitudes. Discuss the ABC model of attitudes. (20 Marks )
Q No 8 : Write short note on any TWO of the following. (10+10 Marks )
a). Experimental Studies and use of Placebo Effect in it.
b). Ethical Guidelines to carry out and publish ” Research ” in psychology.
c). Social Learning Theory
d). Health Impairing Behaviours