FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2016
FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
PSYCHOLOGY
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS
PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES
PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20
PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR Q. No.s from PART-II. ALL Q. No.s carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Q. No. must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
(iv) Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any Q. No. or any part of the Q. No. will not be considered.
PART-II
Q. No. 2: Describe the role of nervous system and narrate the functions of neurons and endocrine system in brain functioning.
Q. No. 3: Explain the relationship between learning and memory. Identify the role of reinforcement, extinction and conditioned stimuli in the context of classical conditioning.
Q. No. 4: Give theoretical perspective of personality and describe personality assessment techniques and their uses.
Q. No. 5: Define physical, cognitive, social and emotional development in the light of child development and identify which of the development areas is more important in human development.
Q. No. 6: Define abnormal behaviour. Describe possible psychological treatment used to treat anxiety or personality disorders in patients.
Q. No. 7: Describe various leadership styles and explain the role of decision making in the development of an organization.
Q. No. 8: Write short notes on any four.
i. Sensation and Perception
ii. Operational Conditioning
iii. Group Dynamics
iv. Beliefs and Behaviour
v. Models of Stress
vi. Juvenile Delinquents