FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2011
FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
PSYCHOLOGY II
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 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 Question in the Answer Book in accordance with Question No. in the Question 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 Differentiate between maturation and development. Identify several factors that can be harmful to the developing foetus. 10+10
Q.No.3 Discuss different viewpoints regarding abnormality.
Q.No.4 Describe Jean Piaget’s four stages of development ; and discuss the process of organization,adaptation ,assimilation and accommodation.
Q.No.5 List and briefly describe different techniques of behaviour therapy.
Q.No.6 Show your familiarity with psychosomatic disorders.
Q.No.7 Discuss several different approaches to defining intelligence.
Q.No.8 Write short notes on any 4 of the following: (5+5+5+5)
(i) Job satisfaction (ii) Drug addiction (iii) Mental retardation (iv) Psychosis (v) Personality assessment (vi) Work incentives (vii) Group therapies (viii) Character disorder