UPSC Psychology 2025

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) Why did behaviourists avoid the topics of thought and knowledge ? Discuss. (10 marks) (b) Highlight the major factors t…

(a) 'Personality is all in our genes.' Evaluate the statement in the context of different personality theories. (20 marks) (b) When psychologists label their perspective 'humanist…

(a) Discuss the role of biological, cognitive and learning influences on gender identity and gender typing by focusing on relevant theories and research studies. (20 marks) (b) Ar…

(a) Describe social cognitive theory and its applications to solve large scale societal problems. (20 marks) (b) 'Meditation alters consciousness.' Discuss this by explaining medi…

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) Do correlational studies contribute in understanding 'cause and effect' relationship in human behaviour ? Discuss. (10…

(a) How would you justify the use of factor analysis in psychological research ? Answer with appropriate concepts and examples. (20 marks) (b) State the structure of language and…

(a) 'Motivation is a complex process and cannot be explained by a single approach.' Evaluate the statement with the help of arousal, drive and expectancy theories by citing releva…

(a) Why do human beings form attitudes and prejudices ? Discuss the role of psychosocial factors in bringing the change in them, in the present Indian socio-cultural context. (20…

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) What are the different methods of estimating internal consistency reliability? Explain their strengths and limitations.…

(a) What are the factors that determine the efficacy of psychological tests? Discuss the ethical issues in the use of psychological tests. (15 marks) (b) Explain how behaviour the…

(a) What are the personality qualities to be focused on, for preparing community members as leaders for social change? (15 marks) (b) Can the applicability of concept of norm crys…

(a) Provide a community-based model for organizing services for rehabilitation of mentally challenged people. (15 marks) (b) Compare the 'top-down' and 'bottom-up' approaches to s…

Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (a) What are the cultural consequences of being disadvantaged and how can these be addressed? (10 marks) (b) Write a note o…

(a) Discuss the psychological consequences of prolonged deprivation. What strategies can be adopted to overcome these consequences? (15 marks) (b) Discuss the importance of consum…

(a) Explain the concepts of social facilitation and social inhibition in the context of group processes. (15 marks) (b) Prepare the psychological profile of a terrorist. What are…

(a) What motivates entrepreneurs to start and grow their business, and how do they maintain motivation in the face of challenges and setbacks? (15 marks) (b) Discuss the concept o…