WORK PSYCHOLOGY AND ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR Q1. To what extent would you agree that human resource development is more about inculcation of human values and less about the development of
THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES Q1. Elucidate the learning principles underlying behavior therapies. Examine the relative efficacy of cognitive therapy and behavior therapy in helping students overcome social anxiety. Introduction Behavior therapy
REHABILITATION PSYCHOLOGY Q1. What specific role can psychologists play in the management and rehabilitation of persons suffering from HIV/AIDS? Introduction HIV/AIDS remains one of the most challenging public health
PSYCHOLOGY OF GENDER Q1. Does the notion of self-fulfilling prophecy relating to achievement satisfactorily explain gender differences in achievement? Introduction The concept of the self-fulfilling prophecy, introduced by sociologist
PSYCHOLOGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Q1. What is the relationship between the need for achievement, need for affiliation, and need for power with economic development? Discuss the relevance of these
PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AND MENTAL DISORDERS Q1. How can psychological principles be applied to encourage young people in rural areas to pursue higher education? Introduction Encouraging young people in rural
PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEM OF SOCIAL INTEGRATION Q1. According to Social Identity Theory, social categorization and differentiation processes are implicated in intergroup conflict. Evaluate the theory against available research evidence. Introduction
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT OF INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES Q1. How will you go about constructing a test for assessing aptitude for Civil Services? Discuss the details. Introduction Constructing a test for assessing
COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY Q1. “Glass ceiling effects in organizations are rooted in socialization and family.” Discuss with reference to the psychological bases of gender role development. Introduction The “glass ceiling”
APPLICATION OF PSYCHOLOGY TO ENVIRONMENT AND RELATED FIELDS Q1. How are indigenous knowledge systems related to environmental degradation? Mention some psychological processes underlying environmental attitudes and values. Introduction Indigenous
APPLICATION OF PSYCHOLOGY TO EDUCATIONAL FIELD Q1. Discuss some strategies for dealing with academic underachievement in Indian schools. Introduction Academic underachievement is a pervasive issue in Indian schools, affecting
APPLICATION OF PSYCHOLOGY TO DISADVANTAGED GROUPS Q1. Socioeconomic and educational disadvantages have been viewed from ‘deficit’ as well as ‘difference’ perspectives. Citing examples of each approach, discuss the difference
APPLICATION OF PSYCHOLOGY IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND MASS MEDIA Q1. What are some important ethical principles that psychologists must adhere to while making use of psychological tests? Introduction Psychological
APPLICATION OF PSYCHOLOGY IN OTHER FIELDS Q1. Indian soldiers defend the country in extreme and, at times, hostile physical environments. What kinds of psychological problems are they likely to
