UPSC Psychology 2023

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) How is descriptive type of research different from diagnostic research? Answer the question giving suitable example of…

(a) Explain in detail the use of computer technology in psychological studies. Give your answer citing appropriate recent work in the field. (20 marks) (b) Describe multiple intel…

(a) Describe the factors influencing perceptual organization with reference to past experiences and perceptual readiness. (20 marks) (b) What do you understand by psychological an…

(a) Compare and contrast between programmed and probability learning and also highlight their advantages and disadvantages. (20 marks) (b) Do you think that in multicultural socie…

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) Should the researcher always formulate a hypothesis before collecting data? Justify your answer with appropriate exampl…

(a) In view of Piaget, "Intellectual development takes place through stages which occur in a fixed order and which are universal regardless of social and cultural background." Cri…

(a) How do intelligence and aptitude differ? Explain the two in the light of 'g' and 's' factors of intelligence giving suitable example. (20 marks) (b) What is the meaning and si…

(a) Do childhood experiences affect us in our entire lives? — Elaborate your answer in the light of personality theories. (20 marks) (b) How can the memory be improved with the he…

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) Compare directional and non-directional therapies with reference to their effectiveness. (10 marks) (b) Give a comparat…

(a) Discuss the biopsychosocial model of health. Suggest relevant actions to prevent illness. (15 marks) (b) Explain the assumptions of behaviour therapy. Discuss various techniqu…

(a) Explain Maslow's need hierarchy theory. Critically evaluate the same. (15 marks) (b) Explain the strategies for rehabilitation of intellectually challenged person. (15 marks)…

(a) Discuss the importance and applications of ecological theory for programme implementation of saving the girl child. (15 marks) (b) Explain Bandura's theory for understanding c…

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) Explain with suitable examples the psychosocial consequences of prolonged deprivation. (10 marks) (b) What are the meas…

(a) Discuss the steps to be taken to reduce the incidence of school dropouts among deprived groups. (15 marks) (b) Discuss the psychological strategies for handling the intergroup…

(a) Discuss the psychological and social effects of pornography addiction. (15 marks) (b) Discuss the strategies for promoting positive mental health among defence personnel. (15…

(a) To what extent individual's life experiences are relevant for understanding terrorism? (15 marks) (b) Discuss the psychological consequences of population explosion. Suggest s…