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UPSC Psychology optional syllabus

Both papers of the UPSC Psychology optional. Here it is in 22 topics and 4 subtopics you can study and tick off one at a time.

Papers: two, both in Mains
Marks: 250 each, 500 in all
Time: 3 hours each

Contents

Paper I

Definition, Scope and Methods of Psychology
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 in Contemporary Psychology

Paper II

Psychological Assessment
Statistical Methods in Psychology
Psychological Disorders
Therapeutic Approaches
Community and Rehabilitation Psychology
Psychology Applied to Advertising
Psychology Applied to Industry
Psychology in Government and Education
Psychological Problems of Social Integration
Psychology of Disaster Management

Paper I

Definition, Scope and Methods of Psychology

Development of Human Behaviour

Heredity and Environment

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 in Contemporary Psychology

Paper II

Psychological Assessment

Tests and Techniques

Statistical Methods in Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Abnormal Psychology

Therapeutic Approaches

Counselling and Psychotherapy

Community and Rehabilitation Psychology

Psychology Applied to Advertising

Psychology Applied to Industry

Psychology in Government and Education

Psychological Problems of Social Integration

Psychology of Disaster Management

This is Mented's breakdown of the official UPSC syllabus into study-sized subtopics. For the syllabus as notified, see the Civil Services Examination notice on upsc.gov.in.

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