PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR
RECRUITMENT TO THE POSTS OF
PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE, ETC. – 2016
Subject: Psychology (Paper – I)
Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 100
Note : Attempt FIVE Questions in all. Attempt in Urdu or English
Q No 1 : a). Define Psychology and give its scope in 21st century ? (3+7 Marks )
b). Define and compare Psychoanalysis School of thought with Behaviourism . (4+6 Marks )
Q No 2 : Describe the Cognitive Theory of Emotions. Explain its strengths and weaknesses with examples . (20 Marks )
Q No 3 : What are different types of learning ? How is classical conditioning different from operant conditioning ? (10+10 Marks )
Q No 4 : Explain structure and functions of brain ? How genetics influence behavior ? (15+5 Marks )
Q No 5 : Explain theories of child development. (20 Marks )
Q No 6 : How do you define motivation? What are primary and secondary motives? How motivation increases productivity. Relate your answer with motivation theories (10+10 Marks )
Q No 7 : Write note on any TWO of the followings: (10+10 Marks )
(a) Frustration and conflict (b) Information processing theory (c). Emotional quotient