CSS 2016 Psychology Optional Paper

Describe the role of the nervous system and narrate the functions of neurons and the endocrine system in brain functioning.

Explain the relationship between learning and memory. Identify the role of reinforcement, extinction, and conditioned stimuli in the context of classical conditioning.

Give the theoretical perspective of personality and describe personality assessment techniques and their uses.

Define physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development in the light of child development and identify which of the developmental areas is more important in human development.

Define abnormal behavior and describe possible psychological treatment used to treat anxiety or personality disorder in patients.

Describe various leadership styles and explain the role of decision-making in the development of an organization.

Write short notes on any FOUR of the following: (a) Sensation and perception (b) Operant conditioning (c) Group dynamics (d) Beliefs and behavior (e) Models of stress (f) Juvenile delinquents.