Students need to have an integrated approach
alongwith having an overview of the whole syllabus when they prepare for both
the papers of Psychology.
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Questions in paper I can be based on information from
paper II and vice versa. For example a question in attitude will have link with
communication and prejudice (paper II) and vice versa.
Important portions in Paper I Section A
Introduction: Psychology as a Science:
Definitions and perspective. Psychology in relation to other social and natural
sciences. Use of interdisciplinary approach
Methods of Psychology: Characteristics and components of methods in
psychology (induction, deduction and introspection). Observation, survey,
laboratory and field experiments. Clinical and case study.
Development of Human Behaviour: The nature, origin and development. Role
of genetic and environmental factors in determining human behaviour. Influence
of cultural factors and socialisation. Life span development-the critical
periods and their handling, Mastery of the developmental tasks.
Learning: Concepts and theories of learning (Pavlov, Skimer and Piaget).
The processes of extinction, discrimination and generalisation. Programmed
learning, probability learning, self-instructional learning, concepts, types and
the schedules of reinforcement.
Memory: Concepts and definition of memory and forgetting, 7+/-2 concept
and clumking encoding, storage and retrieval. Factors influencing retention and
foregetting. Theories of forgetting (Repression, Decay and I n te r fe re n ce
theories). The concept of reminiscence
Section B
Thinking and Problem Solving : Concept
formation processes. Reasoning and problem solving. Creative thinking and
fostering creativity. Information processing. Decision making and judgement
Intelligence and Aptitude: Concept and definition of Intelligence and
aptitude, Nature and theories of intelligence. Measurement of Intelligence and
aptitude.
Attitudes, Values and Interests: Definitions, concepts of attitudes,
values and interests. Components of attitudes, values and interests. Formation
and maintenance of attitudes. Measurement of attitudes, values and interests.
Paper II Section A
Psychological Measurement of Individual
Difference: The nature of individual differe n ce s. Characteristics and
construction of standardised psychological tests. Types of psychological tests.
Therapeutic Approaches: Psychodynamic therapies. Behaviour therapies.
Clientcentered therapy. Cognitive therapies. Indigenous therapies (Yoga, Reiki,
Meditation) Biofeedback therapy.
Work Psychology and Organisational Behaviour: Personnel selection and
training. Use of psychological tests in the industry. Training and human
resource development. Theories of work motivation.
Community Psychology: Definition and concept of Community Psychology.
Role of community psychologists in social change. Use of small groups in social
action. Arousing community consciousness and action for handling social
problems. Group decision making and leadership for social change
Section B
Application of Psychology to disadvantaged
groups: The concepts of disadvantaged, deprivation and socially deprived.
Social, physical, cultural and economic consequences of disadvantaged and
deprived groups. Educating and motivating the disadvantaged towards development.
Psychological and the problem of social integration: The concept of
social integration. The problem of caste, class, religion and language conflicts
and prejudice. Nature and manifestation of prejudice between the ingroup and
outgroup. Casual factors of such conflicts and prejudices.
Other applications of psychology: Sports psychology - improving
performance of sports, personnel, psychology and understanding of political
behaviour.Voting behaviours.
Writing
- Don't exceed limit in shortanswer
questions
- Try to make the introduction catchy while
answering short and long questions. Students should use real-life examples
to make the answers lively
- Highlight the important points Short
sentences should be order of the day. Conclusion should consist gist of
entire discussion
- Make a framework of the answer like what
would you write in the lead paragraph, body text and the conclusion before
you proceed with writing the answer
- Time management is key and candidates
should ensure that they have atleast 25 minutes on hand before they attempt
the last question
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