Well aspirant the paper is soooo good and easy if you have grasped the concepts well.
Rightly mentioned by Jawad Hussain that paper demanded extensive study. You cant go with hanky panky stuff. Here I will disect the paper to make it clear what should be written in each answer.
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Originally Posted by DEADLYDOCTOR
PAPER I
q.2 State the definition of psychology as a science. Show your familiarity with the scope of Psychology.
Very easy question. Demands definition of Psychology as Science and scope of Psychology. You had to cover following things;- 3 to 4 Definitions clearly discussing Psychology as Science
- Description of those definition and your opinion and analysis to prove the notion
- Scope of Psychology in different fields
q.3 Describe briefly the structure and functions of central nervous system.
Clear Question and Direct answer. You have to write'
- Structure of brain (Lobes + Forebrain + Midbrain + Hind brain)
- Spinal cord
- Function of each part (to the point)
- Diagram of Brain showing lobes
- Diagram of brain showing other parts along with spinal cord
q.4 Define learning. Discuss the principle of reinforcement as related to both classical and operant conditioning.
Semi direct question demands your skill to analyze. you have to follow the outline
- Define learning by 3 to 4 definitions
- What is reinforcement?
- Basic Principle of Classical Conditioning (Pavlov's Dog example)
- Basic Principle of Operant Conditioning (Skinner's Pigeon example)
- Reinforcement as the technique for learning
q.5 Distinguish between sensation and perception. Explain determinants of perception.
Very simple question and direct answer
q.6 Critically examine Maslows hierarchy of need theory.
Again simple as well as demanding question because you have to give critical view.
q.7 Define personality. Discuss the Factors in development of personality.
Darling question that can grab maximum marks.
Q.8 WRITE SHORT NOTES ON ANY 4 OF THE FOLLOWING:5+5+5+5
Homeostasis Balance of biological needs like thirst and hunger.
Frustration and Conflict Definitions of both the terms and reasonable explanation
Prejudice Topic of Social Psychology
Endocrine system Simply write about Endocrine glands and their secretions
Group norms Again from Social Psychology
Personality test Y we use Personality tests? TAT, ROSHAH, etc just define and give its usage
Socialization Again from Social Psychology. Just define and write the factors that contribute socialization and must add one or two studies.
Inter group tension Again Social Psychology. define the term and discuss shortly the factors that contribute inter-group tension
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I hope it will be helpful.
Best of Luck