UPSC Psychology 2022

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) Describe the applications of psychological principles in managing drug abuse in adolescents. (10 marks) (b) What are va…

(a) State the assumptions and merits of two-way ANOVA. Explain the applications of the same in psychological research with an appropriate example. (20 marks) (b) Discuss language…

(a) Is problem solving a psychological process? Illustrate your answer with the steps and methods involved in problem solving. Differentiate between human and computerized problem…

(a) Can human beings be fully functioning and self-actualized? Evaluate it from humanistic and psychoanalytic perspectives of personality. (20 marks) (b) Compare and contrast natu…

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) Discuss the significance of single blind-double blind procedures for establishing soundness of an experiment. (10 marks…

(a) Explain the nature of human attitudes. How is the knowledge of attitude change process helpful in bringing religious harmony in the Indian context? Discuss. (20 marks) (b) Nur…

(a) Is intelligence a univariate or multivariate concept? Discuss in the light of Spearman's and J. P. Das's theories of intelligence. (20 marks) (b) What principles of perceptual…

(a) "Learning occurs not only through conditioning but also from our observations of others." Discuss this statement from children's point of view. What are the pros and cons of o…

Answer the following in about 150 words each : 10×5=50 (a) In the light of research, discuss various ways to enhance cognitive skills of the gifted children. 10 (b) Some measures…

(a) Discuss the various strategies necessary for rehabilitation of mentally ill Indian youth. 15 (b) Discuss the challenges to mental health of Indian youth. As a psychologist, su…

(a) With reference to the general scenario of our country, elaborate the significance of 'out of school' vocational guidance. Which special strategies should be used for it ? 15 (…

(a) Discuss important concepts of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy along with its applications. 15 (b) Discuss the major limitations of the aged having cognitive problems. Menti…

Answer the following in about 150 words each : 10×5=50 (a) Explain the concept of social integration citing suitable examples. 10 (b) Discuss the ill effects of Internet addiction…

(a) Critically examine the numerous innovations and programmes of the Government in educating and motivating disadvantaged children towards their development. 15 (b) Discuss natur…

(a) Elaborate the effects of mass media on emotional health and values of youth in our culture. 15 (b) Discuss how environment, culture and socio-economic relationships play an im…

(a) How does advertising help people to buy intelligently and enable them to take a step in the direction of a higher standard of living ? Critically examine. 15 (b) Discuss pollu…