UPSC Mains 2022 Psychology Optional Paper II questions

28 questions from the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2022. Official UPSC paper (PDF) · All Psychology Optional PYQs

1. In the light of research, discuss various ways to enhance cognitive skills. of the gifted children.

2. Some measures can be reliable but not. valid. Illustrate with relevant examples.

3. Explain how power and politics go hand-in-hand.

   20 marks

4. What is community psychology? Mention few skills and qualities a community psychologist should have.

   20 marks

5. What are different criteria for labelling abnormal behaviour?

6. Discuss the various strategies necessary for rehabilitation of mentally ill Indian youth.

7. Discuss the challenges to mental health of Indian youth. As a psychologist, suggest ways to foster their mental health.

8. Describe the instrumental role of biology, conditioning, cognition and stress in developing anxiety disorder.

   20 marks

9. 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?

10. Discuss uses, misuses and limitations of psychological tests in clinical setting.

    20 marks

11. Why is selection considered to be a process of infusion of fresh blood in the organisation? Discuss the steps involved in employee selection.

12. Discuss important concepts of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy along with its applications.

13. Discuss the major limitations of the aged having cognitive problems. Mention strategies used to improve their psycho-social health.

14. How can community psychologists bring positive social change in order to address mental health and well-being in society? Explain with 3 suitable examples.

    20 marks

15. Explain the concept of social integration citing suitable examples.

16. Discuss the ill effects of Internet addiction among adolescents. Suggest intervention for arresting the same.

17. Discuss the characteristics of entrepreneurial behaviour.

18. Throw light on negative impact of technological growth in our real life.

19. Which principles of psychology are helpful for developing team spirit in sportspersons?

20. Critically examine the numerous innovations and programmes of the Government in educating and motivating disadvantaged children towards their development.

    5 marks

21. Discuss nature and psychological consequences of sexual harassment of women at workplace. Suggest different behavioural patterns to overcome it.

    20 marks

22. Media is one of the key factors in promoting pro-social or anti-social behaviour. Defend your point of view.

23. Elaborate the effects of mass media on emotional health and values of youth in our culture.

24. how environment, culture and socio-economic relationships play an important role to meet the needs of disadvantaged children.

25. Explore causal factors of social conflicts and suggest methods of resolution.

    20 marks

26. 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 5 examine.

27. Discuss pollution and crowding as agents of psycho-social and physical problems. Cite few problems and recommend remedial strategies.

    20 marks

28. Discuss Gender Schema Theory and describe its contribution in explaining the personality of a housewife in a traditional family.