UPSC Mains 2018 Psychology Optional Paper II questions

28 questions from the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2018. Official UPSC paper (PDF) · All Psychology Optional PYQs

1. Bring out the similaritics and differences between intelligence, aptitude, and achievernent tests.

2. How does stress contribute to the causation of physical illness? Discuss the role of optimism as factor moderating the impact of stress.

3. In the context of positive social change differentiate between first-order and second-order change. Why is the second-order change often the focus of pac psychology?

4. What role do cultural factors play in rehabilitation of senior citizens with possible memory and cognitive decline? Comment on the significance of family and social support in such rehabilitation in India.

5. In what specific vay 8 can psychologists work for empowerng the communities that have been marginalized by the society?

6. Discuss the efficacy of systematic desensitization in reducing clients' phobic reactions. Illustrate your answer with suitable example.

   15 marks

7. Explain the etiology of manic-depressive disorder. Evaluate the suitability of therapeutic methods for the treatment of manic-depressive disorder.

8. Discuss the different steps in the construction and standardization of psychological tests. Illustrate your answer with suitable example.

   20 marks

9. How is giftedness identified and what are the issues in such identification in Indian context? How is giftedness related to IQ and creativity?

   15 marks

10. Discuss the distinctive aspects of modern Porbentenen: therapy. How can it be helpful in the treatment of diverse array of disorders?

    5 marks

11. Can effective teaching-learming be viewed as a process of collaborative construction of knowledge? What are the implications of such a view on classroom structure and management in Indian conditions?

    20 marks

12. Explain the nature of sensitivity training. Comment on its utility as an organizational development technique.

    15 marks

13. Discuss the role of social and environmental intervention in rehabilitation of the mentally challenged. Why are such interventions crucial in Indian settings?

    15 marks

14. ra are Herzberg's theory of work-motivation. Critically comment on tts relevance in Indian context.

    20 marks

15. Explain, using psychological framework, the impact of IT and mass media on the work-life in ang

    10 marks

16. What psychological factors act as barriers in the context of women's entrepreneurship? How can they be overcome?

    10 marks

17. Discuss the most commonly used techniques or skills psychologists teach to athletes for improving their performance.

    10 marks

18. Explain the psychosocial factors demotivating people from small family norms.

19. With some examples show how can indigenous knowledge systems be used in management of biodiversity and cultural diversity?

20. How is disadvantage related to a social structure of hierarchy and discrimination? What is its relationship with capability deprivation and poverty?

21. Discuss the relevance of frustration-aggression hypothesis in the context of caste prejudice in India.

    5 marks

22. Discuss some major factors of educational failure among tribal communities in India. Why must education of the disadvantaged emphasise development of seli- efficacy and intrinsic motivation?

    20 marks

23. Explain how mass media contribute to sequieting and learning of aggressive and violent behaviour. Examine the relationship between exposure to erotica and APPTESSIVETICSS, IS

24. Explain the psychosocial consequences of crowding and high population density. Suggest appropriate policies to deal with the related problems in Indian context.

25. Critically describe the role of cultural assimilation in facilitating/hindening social integration in India. Illustrate with suitable example.

    20 marks

26. Discuss the relatondlsy 20070 stereotyping, seli-fulfilling prophesy and glass ceiling effect in an society

    5 marks

27. What role can psychologist play in promoting psychological well being of defence personnel in the context of prolonged deprivational and stressful condition?

    5 marks

28. a ht the internet 9 achievement motivation, entreprenurial behaviour and economic development. Discuss critically as to whether achievement motivation can be enhanced through training. Cite relevant Indian studies.

    20 marks