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Introduction to Psychology

Methods of Psychology

Research methods

Development of Human Behaviour

Sensation, Attention and Perception

Learning

Memory

Thinking and Problem Solving

Motivation and Emotion

Intelligence and Aptitude

Personality

Attitudes, Values and Interests

Language and Communication

Issues and Perspectives in Modern Contemporary Psychology

Psychological Measurement of Individual Differences

Psychological well being and Mental Disorders

Therapeutic Approaches

Work Psychology and Organisational Behaviour

Application of Psychology to Educational Field

Community Psychology

Rehabilitation Psychology

Application of Psychology to disadvantaged groups

Psychological problem of social integration

Application of Psychology in Information Technology and Mass Media

Psychology and Economic development :

Application of Psychology to environment and related fields

Application of psychology in other fields

Psychology of Gender

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2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

Class 11

Class 12

How to Prepare for Psychology Optional?

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Introduction to Psychology

Definition of Psychology

4 pages

Historical antecedents of Psychology and trends in the 21st centrury

19 pages

Psychology and Scientific Methods

10 pages

PPT: Introduction to Psychology

47 pages

Mind Map: Introduction to Psychology

1 page

PPT : Psychology in Relation to Social and Natural Sciences

19 pages

Flashcards: Historical antecedents of Psychology and trends in the 21st centrury

32 cards

Psychology in relation to other social sciences and natural sciences

9 pages

Topic wise Previous Year Questions (Solved) : Introduction to Psychology

8 pages

Application of Psychology to societal problems

8 pages

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Methods of Psychology

Types of Research

5 pages

Methods of Research

12 pages

Characteristics of experimental design and non-experimental designs

10 pages

Focussed group discussions

8 pages

Brain Storming

2 pages

Grounded Theory Approach

7 pages

Research methods

Psychological Research

9 pages

Fundamental versus applied research

1 page

Research Designs (Ex-post facto and experimental)

9 pages

Methods of Data Collection

7 pages

Correlation and Regression

4 pages

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Development of Human Behaviour

Growth and Development

4 pages

Principles of Development

17 pages

Role of Genetic and Environmental Factors in Determining Human Behaviour

18 pages

Influence of Cultural Factors in Socialization

6 pages

Life Span Development

9 pages

Sensation, Attention and Perception

Attention: Meaning, Types and Determinants

5 pages

Perception: Meaning, Definition, Principles and Factors Affecting in Perception

5 pages

The Plasticity of Perception

4 pages

Extrasensory Perception

6 pages

Culture and Perception

3 pages

Subliminal Perception

4 pages

Psychophysics: Threshold, Signal Detection Theory

15 pages

Sensation, Attention & Perception

5 pages

Learning

Programmed Learning: Meaning And Significance

3 pages

Probability Learning: Meaning And Significance

3 pages

Self-Instructional Learning: Meaning And Significance

3 pages

Escape Learning: Meaning And Significance

3 pages

Avoidance Learning: Meaning And Significance

3 pages

How Social Learning Theory Works?

5 pages

Psychology and Theories of Learning

3 pages

Memory

Memory Stages: Encoding Storage And Retrieval

4 pages

Multi-Store Memory Model: Atkinson And Shiffrin

3 pages

Organization and Mnemonic Techniques

3 pages

Theories of Forgetting

6 pages

Sensory Memory In Psychology: Definition & Examples

5 pages

Short Term Memory

3 pages

Long-Term Memory In Psychology

3 pages

Thinking and Problem Solving

Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development

13 pages

Concept Formation Processes

5 pages

Facilitating and hindering factors in problem-solving

10 pages

Methods of problem Solving

8 pages

Factors influencing decision-making and Judgment

2 pages

Motivation and Emotion

Psychological and Physiological Bases of Motivation and Emotion

3 pages

Factors influencing intrinsic motivation

3 pages

Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation

4 pages

Measurement of Motivation and Emotion

5 pages

Emotional Competence and the Related Issues

5 pages

Intelligence and Aptitude

Fluid And Crystallized Intelligence (Cattell)

4 pages

Measurement of Multiple Intelligence

4 pages

Concept of Intelligence and Aptitude

5 pages

Theory of Intelligence

13 pages

Assessment of Intelligence

3 pages

Personality

Definition and concept of personality

9 pages

Theories of Personality

3 pages

Personality Assessment Methods

4 pages

The Indian Approach to Personality

3 pages

Training for Personality Development

5 pages

Latest Approaches like Big 5 Factor Theory

4 pages

Concept of Self in Different Tradition

5 pages

Attitudes, Values and Interests

Definitions of Attitudes, Values and Interests

5 pages

Components of Attitudes

3 pages

Formation and Maintenance of Attitudes

5 pages

Formation of stereotypes and prejudices

3 pages

Changing Others Behaviour, Theories of Attribution

3 pages

Theories of Attitude Changes

7 pages

Language and Communication

Properties of Human Language

5 pages

Linguistic Hierarchy

3 pages

Structure of Human Language

4 pages

Critical Period

5 pages

Language Acquisition

18 pages

Process and Types of Communication - Effective Communication Training

6 pages

Issues and Perspectives in Modern Contemporary Psychology

Computer application in the Psychological laboratory and Psychological testing

4 pages

Artificial intelligence

4 pages

Psycho Cybernetics

36 pages

Study of Consciousness Sleep Wake Schedules

4 pages

Extrasensory perception

4 pages

Intersensory Perception

3 pages

Simulation Studies

3 pages

Consciousness & Sleep

4 pages

Psychological Measurement of Individual Differences

The Nature of Individual Differences

8 pages

Ethical issues in Psychological Testing

2 pages

Use, Misuse and Limitation of Psychological Tests

4 pages

Types of Psychological Tests

4 pages

Characteristics and Construction of Standardized Psychological Tests

3 pages

Psychological well being and Mental Disorders

Mood Disorders

6 pages

Personality Disorders

4 pages

Well-Being Concepts

2 pages

Happiness Disposition

4 pages

Health Psychology

5 pages

Therapeutic Approaches

Psychodynamic Therapies

18 pages

Behaviour Therapies

5 pages

Cognitive Therapies

11 pages

Exploring the Significance and Application of Indigenous Therapies

4 pages

Fostering Healthy Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Development in Children and Youth

3 pages

Rehabilitation of Mentally Ill Persons: Promoting Recovery, Inclusion, and Rights

5 pages

Roger's Client-Centered Therapy: Facilitating Personal Growth and Empowering Relationships

5 pages

Work Psychology and Organisational Behaviour

Psychological Testing and Industrial Application

2 pages

Training and Human Resource Development

4 pages

Motivation Theories

4 pages

Leadership and Participatory Management

5 pages

Psychology in Advertising

2 pages

Stress Psychology

4 pages

Ergonomics

3 pages

Consumer Psychology

27 pages

Managerial Effectiveness

8 pages

Transformational Leadersip

5 pages

Sensitivity Training

3 pages

Power and Politics in Organizational Life

5 pages

Personnel Selection and Training

5 pages

Application of Psychology to Educational Field

Psychological Principles of Teaching

5 pages

Learning Styles

3 pages

Children with Special Needs

4 pages

Training for Improving Memory and Better Academic Achievement

3 pages

Personality Development and Value Education

4 pages

Educational, Vocational Guidance and Career Counselling

4 pages

Significance of Psychological Tests in Educational Institutions

4 pages

Effective Strategies in Guidance Programs

4 pages

Community Psychology

Definition and Concept of Community Psychology

3 pages

Power of Small Groups in Social Action

3 pages

Arousing Community Consciousness: Empowering Communities for Positive Change

3 pages

Group Decision-Making and Leadership for Social Change

2 pages

Effective Strategies for Social Change

4 pages

Rehabilitation Psychology

Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Prevention of Mental Health Disorders

2 pages

Introduction to Rehabilitation

4 pages

Nature and Characteristics of Mental Retardation

5 pages

Rehabilitation Strategies for Juvenile Delinquents

3 pages

Rehabilitation Strategies for Individuals Battling Substance Abuse

4 pages

Rehabilitation of Victims of Violence

3 pages

Application of Psychology to disadvantaged groups

Psychology and Social Concerns: A Comprehensive Analysis

5 pages

Educating and Motivating the Disadvantaged Individuals

5 pages

Impact of Relative and Prolonged Deprivation

3 pages

Psychological problem of social integration

Gender, Religion & Caste

6 pages

Ingroup Favoritism and Prejudice

4 pages

Prejudice: Definition, Causes, and Effective Strategies for Reduction

5 pages

Prejudice and Discrimination

4 pages

The Concept of Social Integration

5 pages

Application of Psychology in Information Technology and Mass Media

Selection and Training of Psychologists for Thriving Careers in IT and Mass Media

3 pages

Distance Learning Through IT and Mass Media

4 pages

Entrepreneurship through E-commerce

10 pages

Multilevel Marketing: Definition, History, Controversies & Potential Benefits

3 pages

The Transformational Power of Information Technology

4 pages

Introduction to Psychology and Media

5 pages

Impact of TV and Fostering Value through IT and Mass Media

5 pages

Psychology and Economic development :

Achievement Motivation and Economic Development

3 pages

Characteristics of Entrepreneurial Behavior

4 pages

Motivating and Training People for Entrepreneurial and Economic Development

3 pages

Consumer Rights and Consumer Awareness

5 pages

Government Policies for Promoting Entrepreneurship in India

4 pages

Application of Psychology to environment and related fields

Environmental Effects on Human Behaviour

4 pages

Population Psychology

4 pages

Small Family Norms for a Sustainable Future

3 pages

Rapid Technological Growth and Environmental Degradation

3 pages

Application of psychology in other fields

Military Psychology: Meaning, Significance, and Scope

2 pages

Sports Psychology

4 pages

Media Influences on Pro and Anti-Social Behaviour

5 pages

Psychology of Gender

Prejudice and Discrimination in Psychology

3 pages

The Glass Ceiling: Overcoming Workplace Inequality

2 pages

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy and The Pygmalion Effect

3 pages

Women and Indian Society

3 pages

Management of Diversity

4 pages

2024

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2024: Psychology Paper 1 (Section- A)

15 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2024: Psychology Paper 1 (Section- B)

15 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2024: Psychology Paper 2 (Section A)

12 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2024: Psychology Paper 2 (Section- B)

14 pages

2023

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2023: Psychology Paper 1 (Section- A)

17 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2023: Psychology Paper 1 (Section- B)

18 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2023: Psychology Paper 2 (Section- A)

17 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2023: Psychology Paper 2 (Section- B)

16 pages

2022

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2022: Psychology Paper 1 (Section- A)

34 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2022: Psychology Paper 1 (Section- B)

42 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2022: Psychology Paper 2 (Section- A)

42 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2022: Psychology Paper 2 (Section- B)

38 pages

2021

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2021: Psychology Paper 1 (Section- A)

49 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2021: Psychology Paper 1 (Section- B)

47 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2021: Psychology Paper 2 (Section- A)

47 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2021: Psychology Paper 2 (Section- B)

47 pages

2020

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2020: Psychology Paper 1 (Section- A)

39 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2020: Psychology Paper 1 (Section- B)

41 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2020: Psychology Paper 2 (Section- A)

44 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2020: Psychology Paper 2 (Section- B)

41 pages

2019

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2019: Psychology Paper 1 (Section- A)

45 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2019: Psychology Paper 1 (Section- B)

45 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2019: Psychology Paper 2 (Section- A)

47 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2019: Psychology Paper 2 (Section- B)

45 pages

2018

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2018: Psychology Paper 1 (Section- A)

41 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2018: Psychology Paper 1 (Section- B)

42 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2018: Psychology Paper 2 (Section- A)

42 pages

UPSC Mains Answer PYQ 2018: Psychology Paper 2 (Section- B)

43 pages

Class 11

NCERT Textbook: What is Psychology?

18 pages

NCERT Textbook: Methods of Enquiry in Psychology

21 pages

NCERT Textbook: Human Development

20 pages

NCERT Textbook: Sensory, Attentional and Perceptual Processes

17 pages

NCERT Textbook: Learning

18 pages

NCERT Textbook: Human Memory

14 pages

NCERT Textbook: Thinking

17 pages

NCERT Textbook: Motivation and Emotion

12 pages

Class 12

NCERT Textbook: Variations in Psychological Attributes

22 pages

NCERT Textbook: Self and Personality

27 pages

NCERT Textbook: Meeting Life Challenges

19 pages

NCERT Textbook: Psychological Disorders

20 pages

NCERT Textbook: Therapeutic Approaches

15 pages

NCERT Textbook: Attitude and Social Cognition

16 pages

NCERT Textbook: Social Influence and Group Processes

12 pages

How to Prepare for Psychology Optional?

UPSC Optional Subject Syllabus: Psychology

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90 Days Study Plan for Psychology Optional

4 pages

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