Exam Details

Subject psychology
Paper paper 2
Exam / Course civil services main optional
Department
Organization union public service commission
Position
Exam Date 2016
City, State central government,


Question Paper

1.
In what ways psychological tests are useful in assessing individual differences? Answer with examples.

How can psychological well-being of service professionals be promoted? Discuss.

Is Herzberg's theory relevant for understanding work motivation in Indian organizations? Explain.

Examine some important psychological principles underlying effective teaching learning process.

Discuss the usefulness of small groups in community interventions for social development.

2.
Examine the role of situational factors in criminal behaviour.

Analyze the factors determining the efficacy of psychological tests. Discuss the limitations in the use of psychological tests.

Discuss how the process of group decision making can be used effectively in
bringing about social change.

3.
Evaluate the role of social agencies in rehabilitation of mentally and socially challenged persons.

How is competency mapping made use of for human resource development in modern organizations? Illustrate.

Discuss the salient features of psychodynamic therapies and evaluate their role in the prevention of mental illness.

4.
Critically evaluate whether the principles of participatory management are equally effective in bureaucratic organizations as in industrial organizations.

How do lifestyle variables influence quality of life of an individual in different life domains?

What psychological factors will explain lack of social integration involving religious groups in India? Discuss.


5.
Discuss the efficacy of behaviour therapies in the prevention of mental illnesses.

What biological factors explain mental disorders? Discuss.

Illustrate the significance of value education in schools and comment on its
relevance for personality development of children.

Discuss the role of psychologists in organizing tertiary level rehabilitation programmes.

What role can media play in the promotion of small family norm in the Indian culture?

6.
Does need for affiliation come in the way of economic development of the tribal people? Discuss.

Evaluate the psychological consequences of social media in interpersonal relationships.

What role can psychologists play in the development and implementation of the .'Skill India' scheme of the Government of India?

7.
How can psychological theories be put to use· to inoculate people against their impulsive buying behaviour?

Discuss the role of cognitive and behaviour therapies in improving the performance of sports persons.

Analyze the impact of crowding on mental health. Discuss the psychological measures that can be adopted to reduce the stress' resulting from crowding.

8.
What factors account for gender differences in India? Suggest some psychological measures to reduce gender differences.

How can human engineering be put to use in devising instruments that are used by the defence personnel posted in the border areas? Discuss.

Discuss the process of prejudice formation. State the psychological strategies that can be adopted for conflict resolution.·


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