KHYBER PUKHTOONKHWA, PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS FOR THE POST OF PMS(BPS-17)
Psychology : PAPER I

Time Allowed: 03Hours

Note: Attempt any FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marks.

Q1 : Define Psychology. What are the major trends and specialities in psychology?

Q2 : Provide an overview of Peripheral nervous system including its subdivision.

Q3 : Describe and distinguish between classical conditioning and operant conditioning.

Q4 : Compare and contrast the James-Lange and Cannon-Bard theories of emotion and explain how schachter reconciled these conflicting views in his history.

Q5: Give a description and Critical evaluation of Maslow's theory of Motivation.

Q6 : Define attitude. How opinion and attitudes are formed?

Q7 : Define trait and briefly summarize the contirbution of trait theories to understanding personality.

Q8 : Write short notes on any TWO of the following:
(a) : Socialization
(b) : Reinforcement
(c) : Group Norms
(d) : Perceptual Constancy