FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR RECRUITMENT
TO POSTS IN B.P.S. – 17 UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 1996
Psychology, Paper I
Time Allowed: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Note: Attempt any FIVE questions in all, including Question No. 8, which is compulsory. All questions carry equal marks.
1 Describe the nature of Psychology. Discuss various approaches of Psychology. Are these approaches interrelated?
2 Describe the hierarchical structure of the brain. Explain the function of each part.
3 What is the difference in classical and operant conditioning. Explain by quoting experiments showing the difference between the two.
4 Describe clearly the THREE stages of Memory. What factors affect memory?
5 Briefly describe main theories of Motivation. Which of these had great impact on Psychology?
6 Describe the three categories in which Kurt Lewin classified CONFLICT. Explain “Defensive Mechanism” of conflict resolution.
7 Discuss the role of Perception and Learning in social Behaviour.
8 For each question in this section 4 probable answers have been given. Write the answer you think to be correct.
(i) This approach focuses on subjective experience: (a) Psychoanalytic approach (b) Cognitive approach (c) Phenomenological approach (d) Behavioral approach
(ii) Neurons of the sympathetic division originates in: (a) Cerebral cortex (b) Spinal cord (c) Cerebellum (d) Thalamus
(iii) The word Association Test was developed by: (a) Watson (b) Wundt (c) Jung (d) Freud
(iv) Write the school which took special interest in the study of Memory Trace and change of trace due to organization of memory. (a) Behavioral School (b) Psychoanalytic School (c) Cognitive School (d) Gestalt School
(v) Who gave this idea: All the human beings have the same collective unconscious. The universality of the collective unconscious is attributed to the similarity of the structure of the brain in all races of men. (a) Adler (b) Freud (c) Jung (d) Murrey
(vi) The D.N.A. molecule looks like: (a) A round ball (b) A chain (c) A twisted ladder (d) A square shape unit
(vii) A measure of central tendency is: (a) A concept in statistics (b) Some points on the scale (c) A central point with scores scattered on either side (d) A measure in experimental design
(viii) Generally the consequence of Emotional state is: (a) Always disruptive (b) Always facilitative (c) Most disruptive for rational processes (d) Most disruptive for physical and rational process
(ix) Which one of these conflict situations is highly agitating: (a) Approach avoidance (b) Approach approach (c) Conflicting means to a goal (d) Avoidance avoidance
(x) Which one of the following tests is most useful for predicting individual behaviour in different situations? (a) Aptitude test (b) Achievement test (c) Personality test (d) Intelligence test