CSS Psychology Past Paper 2025

Instructions specific to this paper

• First attempt PART-I (MCQs) on separate OMR Answer Sheet which shall be taken back
• Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.
• There is no negative marking. All MCQs must be attempted.
• 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.

Questions

1. Q. 220 marks

   Discuss the nature and scope of psychology as a scientific discipline. How has psychology evolved over time, and what are the major areas of study within the field?

2. Q. 320 marks

   Define intelligence and its types. Narrate how the major theories have shaped our understanding of intelligence such as Spearman’s two-factor theory, Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences, and Sternberg’s triarchic theory.

3. Q. 420 marks

   What are the principles of classical conditioning? Compare and contrast classical conditioning and operant conditioning.

4. Q. 520 marks

   What is the relationship between motivation and emotion? Explain how these two psychological processes influence behavior. Discuss Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.

5. Q. 620 marks

   Discuss the role and importance of psychological assessment in understanding and diagnosing psychological conditions. What are the different types of psychological assessments (e.g., clinical interviews, questionnaires, standardized tests)?

6. Q. 720 marks

   Discuss the role of genetics, environment, and life experiences in shaping personality. Describe how personality assessment tools can be helpful for measuring personality traits?

7. Q. 820 marks

   Write short notes on any FOUR of the following. (5 each) (a) What is the role of the hippocampus in memory? (b) What does the MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) assess? (c) What is the difference between crystallized and fluid intelligence? (d) What is the role of social support in health? (e) What is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?

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.