UPSC Mains 2016 Psychology Optional Paper II questions

28 questions from the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2016. Official UPSC paper (PDF) · All Psychology Optional PYQs

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

   10 marks

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

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

   10 marks

4. Examine some important psychological principles underlying effective teaching- learning process.

   10 marks

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

   10 marks

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

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

   15 marks

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

   20 marks

9. Evaluate the role of social agencies in rehabilitation of mentally and socially

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

    15 marks

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

    20 marks

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

    15 marks

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

    15 marks

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

    20 marks

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

16. What biological factors explain mental disorders? Discuss.

    10 marks

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

    10 marks

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

    10 marks

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

    10 marks

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

    15 marks

21. Evaluate the psychological. consequences of social media in interpersonal relationships.

    15 marks

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

    20 marks

23. warfare fora Sit Penal S?. How can psychological theories be put to use.to inoculate people against their

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

    15 marks

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

    20 marks

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

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

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

    20 marks