Punjab Public Service Commission Lahore Combined Competitive Examination PMS Psychology Syllabus 2025
Total Marks : 100
Schools of Psychology: Behaviorism, Psychoanalysis, Humanistic/Existential,
Cognitive and Biological School Recent
Trends and Specialties in Psychology
II. Sensation and Perception
Sensory Processes
Theories of Vision and Hearing
Theories of Taste Smell and Position
Senses of Touch Position and Balance
Nature of Perceptual Organization
Perception of Distance, Movement, Space, Depth, Color
Perceptual Constancy
Perception and Optical Illusions
Extrasensory Perception
Perceptual Development
III. Learning, Memory and Intelligence
Learning
Different Types of Learning:
Classical Conditioning
Operant Conditioning
Observational Learning
Memory
Short Term and Long Term memory
Information Processing Theory
Encoding, Storage and Retrieval
Forgetting
Intelligence
Extremes of Intelligence: Mental Retardation and Giftedness
Theories of Intelligence
Intelligence and Psychological Testing
IV. Biological Foundations of Behavior
Components of Nervous System
Structure and Functions of the Brain
Brain and Behavior
Endocrine System
Genetic Influences on Behavior
Nature, Nurture and Human Diversity
V. Child Development
Introduction to Child Development
Historical and Modern Views
Domains of Development
Theories of Child Development
Biological Development
Cognitive Development
Psychological Development
VI. Motivation
Nature of Motives
Needs, Drives and Motivations
Concept of Homeostasis
Types of Motivation
Theories of Motivation
Role of Culture in Motives
VII. Emotions
Nature and Types of Emotions
Theories of Emotions
Biological and Psychological Changes in Emotions
Role of Endocrine Glands
Situational Influences and Cultural Practices
Frustration and Conflict
Total Marks: 100
I. Health, Stress and Coping
Health Impairing Behaviors: Smoking, Alcoholism, Poor Nutritional Habits, Lack of Exercise, Behavioral Aids.
Stress and its Impact on Health
Major Types of Stress
Physiological & Psychological Reactions to Stress
II. Personality Theories and Assessment
Definition of Personality
Theories of Personality Development
Psychoanalytical Theory
Social Learning Theory
Humanistic Theory
Traits Theory and Situations
Human Diversity
Personality Assessment
III. Psychological Disorders and their treatment
Abnormal Behavior; Myths, Realities and Controversies
Criteria of Abnormal Behavior
The Classification of Disorders
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders and Personality Disorders
Treatment and Intervention
Stages of Psychotherapy
Goals of Psychotherapy
Family & Group Therapies
IV. Social Processes, Society and Culture
Social Roles and Rules
Social Norms and Conformity
The Process of Socialization and Attitude Development
Situational Effects on Social Behavior
Social Cognition and Relationships
V. Behavior and Group Dynamics
Leaders, Groups and Decision Making
Aggression, Altruism and Pro-social Behavior
Situational Influences and Cultural Constraints
Prejudice and Stereotypes
The Psychology of Conflict and Peace
VI. Research Methods in Psychology
Scientific Research in Psychology
Types of Research:
Experimental Studies: Placebo Effect and Use of Placebos in Experiments
Correlational Studies
Descriptive Studies
Case Studies
Surveys
VII. Ethical issues in Psychology
Confidentiality
Informed Consent
Relationships with Vulnerable Individuals
A General Concern for Ethical Practice