UPSC Psychology 2021

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) What are the limits of intuition and common sense? Why do psychologists emphasize on scientific methods? Discuss. (10 m…

(a) How do basic and applied research differ? Explain how knowledge from basic research helps solve practical problems. (20 marks) (b) Discuss the factors causing cognitive declin…

(a) How much nature (genetic factors) and nurture (environmental factors) contribute to a person's physical, cognitive and socio-emotional development? (20 marks) (b) Describe the…

(a) Why is selective attention important? Discuss the theories of selective attention. (20 marks) (b) Which method is most appropriate to investigate gender differences in aggress…

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) "Some psychological measures can be reliable but not valid". Elaborate it with examples. (10 marks) (b) IQ scores predi…

(a) Are we born with personality? Critically evaluate with theoretical interpretation. (20 marks) (b) Describe the strategies of effective communication training. (15 marks) (c) D…

(a) Which approaches to motivation are more commonly used in an organization? How these approaches might help to sustain or increase motivation? (20 marks) (b) Describe different…

(a) Humans strive to assign causes to actions of self and others and fall into traps of biases and errors. Critically discuss. (20 marks) (b) Discuss the cognitive and motivationa…

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) Discuss the psychological tests used for the selection of defence personnel. (10 marks) (b) What are the steps to be ta…

(a) Explain the major steps to be taken for the training of children with learning disabilities. (15 marks) (b) Highlight the importance of career counseling in enhancing students…

(a) What are the different types of psychological tests for personality assessment? (15 marks) (b) Describe the main tenets of cognitive therapy. Compare it with psychoanalytic th…

(a) How does power in organizations tend to concentrate in the hands of a few persons? Discuss the tactics used to gain power. (15 marks) (b) Write about the strategies for motiva…

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) Explain the factors affecting the work motivation within work organization in India. (10 marks) (b) What are the conseq…

(a) How does a self-fulfilling prophecy work? Describe how the gender bias is an example of self-fulfilling prophecy in Indian context. (15 marks) (b) Elaborate on psychological i…

(a) Highlight the psychological consequences of living in high population density area. (15 marks) (b) Illustrate the characteristics of entrepreneurial behaviour. How can it be p…

(a) What are the forms of social conflicts? Explain the methods of resolution of social conflicts. (15 marks) (b) In the light of post-COVID-19 pandemic, discuss the advantages an…