CSS Psychology Past Paper 2024

Instructions specific to this paper

• First attempt PART-I (MCQs) on separate OMR Answer Sheet which shall be taken back
• Answers given anywhere else, other than OMR Answer Sheet, will not be considered.
• Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.

Part-II questions

1. Q. 220 marks

   Explore the field of cognitive psychology by discussing key concepts such as memory, problem solving and decision-making. Critically evaluate the Piaget’s cognitive developmental theory with examples.

2. Q. 320 marks

   Why Emotional Intelligence (EI) is more important than Intelligence Quotient (IQ)? Which one, do you think, matters more for your career & personal development.

3. Q. 420 marks

   Define the concept of emotions in psychology. Compare and contrast the James- Lange theory, Cannon-Bard theory and Schachter-Singer two-factor theory. Illustrate your answer with real-life examples.

4. Q. 520 marks

   Describe Psychoanalytical approach by Freud and what are the techniques used in psychoanalytic therapy?

5. Q. 620 marks

   Discuss the biological, social and personality factors behind the anxiety disorders. Differentiate between panic disorder, phobias and obsessive-compulsive disorder according to the DSM criteria.

6. Q. 720 marks

   Explain Milgram’s experiments on obedience. Discuss the major criticism on Milgram’s experiments.

7. Q. 820 marks

   Write short notes on any two of the following. (10 each) (a) Pituitary gland (b) Thyroid gland (c) Adrenal glands

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Source:

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Standard FPSC instructions

Printed on this and every CSS paper.

• Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
• All the parts (if any) of each question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
• Write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the question paper.
• No page/space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of the Answer Book must be crossed.
• Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.