UPSC Mains PSYCHOLOGY-PAPER-I 2018

28 Questions • 400 Marks • With Detailed Model Answers

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10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Discuss how psychology can be applied in solving the problem of global climate change.
PsychologyEnvironment
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10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Human memory is not like information stored in a tape recorder or compact disc. Critically evaluate the statement.
PsychologyCognitive Science
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10 Marks150 Wordseasy
According to Piaget, the egocentric preschooler is not intentionally 'inconsiderate' but rather has difficulty taking another's viewpoint. Explain.
PsychologyDevelopmental Psychology
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10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Explain and critically evaluate the phenomenon of perceptual defence.
PsychologyCognitive Psychology
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10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Examine how probability learning is different from other types of learning. Give examples.
PsychologyLearning
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20 Marksmedium
Perception is plastic. However, it may also be affected by innate tendencies. Critically evaluate.
PsychologyCognitive Psychology
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15 Marksmedium
How have neuroscientists and evolutionary scientists contributed to modern psychology?
PsychologyNeuroscienceEvolution
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15 Marksmedium
Demonstrate the importance of the shallow and deep levels of processing in remembering. With the help of daily life examples, explain how retrieval cues enable us to remember.
PsychologyCognitive Psychology
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20 Markshard
Why is the principle of random assignment of participants used in experimental method? How do experimenter effects and demand characteristics influence participants' behaviour in experimentation? What procedures can be adopted to minimize such pitfalls?
PsychologyResearch Methods
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15 Marksmedium
Differentiate between positive and negative types of reinforcement and punishment. Describe how these could be applied to enforce putting on the seat belts while driving.
PsychologyLearning
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15 Marksmedium
Differentiate between various developmental tasks of young men and women in India.
PsychologyDevelopmental PsychologySociology
12
20 Markshard
What are the assumptions underlying ANOVA? Discuss the conditions when two-way ANOVA is applied and how the results are interpreted with a hypothetical example.
PsychologyStatistics
13
15 Marksmedium
Discuss signal detection theory and explain its applications.
PsychologyCognitive Psychology
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15 Marksmedium
How can different methods of sampling and data collection be useful in impact evaluation of government social schemes? Describe with a suitable example.
PsychologySocial WorkPublic Policy
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10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
Explain the use of availability heuristic and representativeness heuristic in problem solving with the help of research studies.
PsychologyCognitive Psychology
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Do you think being in a good mood reduces your capacity to process incoming information? Examine in the light of research studies.
PsychologyCognitive Psychology
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10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
According to Bandura, human beings often demonstrate impressive capacity for the self-regulation of their own behaviour. Evaluate.
PsychologySocial Psychology
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10 Marks150 Wordsmedium
In what way can dissonance be an effective means for changing attitudes and behaviour?
PsychologySocial Psychology
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Explain various limitations of verbal communication.
PsychologyCommunication
20
20 Marksmedium
Compare the trait perspective and humanistic perspective on personality.
PsychologyPersonality Psychology
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15 Marksmedium
Creativity refers to novel ideas that address some problems in a useful way. Critically examine the statement and discuss how creative insight can be explained.
PsychologyCognitive Psychology
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15 Marksmedium
Is sleep a passive process? Justify your answer with proper scientific support.
PsychologyNeuroscience
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20 Marksmedium
Describe the structure and features of language focussing on what makes human language unique in comparison to communication in animals.
PsychologyLinguistics
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15 Marksmedium
Discuss contemporary researches on simulating human intelligence using machines and their implications for understanding human behaviour.
PsychologyArtificial Intelligence
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15 Marksmedium
Discuss the significance and correlates of values. Comment on the impact of social media on values.
PsychologySociology
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20 Marksmedium
Describe how J. P. Das' theory is distinct from other theories of intelligence.
PsychologyIntelligence
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15 Marksmedium
Explain the concepts of self-serving bias and fundamental attribution error. How do they affect problem solving?
PsychologySocial Psychology
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15 Marksmedium
Are emotionally competent people internally controlled? Explain. What are the ways to enhance intrinsic motivation of young adults?
PsychologyMotivation