Psychology CSS Paper 2021

FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2021
FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

PSYCHOLOGY

TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS
PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS-20
PART-I (MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES
PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80

Note: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL Marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question 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 question or any part of the question will not be considered.

PART – II

Q. No. 2. Define Personality. Discuss few major theories of personality in detail. (20)

Q. No. 3. Differentiate between sensation and perception. Elaborate Gestalt Principles of perception. (20)

Q. No. 4. Define psychological intervention. Discuss major therapeutic techniques introduced by clinical psychologists in different eras for the treatment of psychological disorders. (20)

Q. No. 5. What are different leadership styles with reference to major leadership style theories? Elaborate the characteristics of transformational and transactional leaders with appropriate examples. (20)

Q. No. 6. Differentiate between Objective and Projective Tests in Psychology. Elaborate the rationale behind Projective tests with examples of TAT with its structure, function and interpretation. (20)

Q. No. 7. How is Forensic Psychology different from Forensic Science? Discuss major roles and responsibilities of Forensic Psychologists. (20)

Q.No. 8. Why is it important to determine validity of a test before using it with population? Also elaborate its major types with examples. (20)
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