{"id":2316,"date":"2024-01-25T11:16:17","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T11:16:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/?p=2316"},"modified":"2025-01-25T12:39:58","modified_gmt":"2025-01-25T07:09:58","slug":"upsc-psychology-optional-syllabus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/upsc-psychology-optional-syllabus\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Psychology Optional Syllabus 2024 (Paper 1 &amp; Paper 2)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>UPSC offers Psychology as an optional subject for the <strong>Main Civil Services Examination<\/strong>. Psychology is the study of the human brain and its processes, particularly how they influence behaviour in various situations. It is considered a social science, a natural science and a subject in the field of life sciences. <strong>UPSC Psychology Optional syllabus<\/strong> covers a wide range of subjects including <strong>Methods of Psychology<\/strong>, <strong>Attention and Perception, Learning, Memory<\/strong>, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Psychology<\/strong> is an exciting subject that requires a well-planned strategy to excel in the <strong>UPSC exam<\/strong>. There are two papers for Psychology optional subject in UPSC Mains. Each paper has 250 marks, so the total marks for the Psychology optional subject is 500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/upsc-psychology-optional-syllabus\/#UPSC_Psychology_Optional_Syllabus_Paper_1\" >UPSC Psychology Optional Syllabus Paper 1<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/upsc-psychology-optional-syllabus\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/upsc-psychology-optional-syllabus\/#Methods_of_Psychology\" >Methods of Psychology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/upsc-psychology-optional-syllabus\/#Research_Methods\" >Research Methods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/upsc-psychology-optional-syllabus\/#Evolution_of_Human_Behavior\" >Evolution of Human Behavior<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/upsc-psychology-optional-syllabus\/#Cognition_Attention_and_Perception\" >Cognition, Attention and Perception<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/upsc-psychology-optional-syllabus\/#Learning\" >Learning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/upsc-psychology-optional-syllabus\/#Memory\" >Memory<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/upsc-psychology-optional-syllabus\/#Thinking_and_Problem-Solving\" >Thinking and Problem-Solving<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/upsc-psychology-optional-syllabus\/#Inspiration_and_Emotion\" >Inspiration and Emotion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/upsc-psychology-optional-syllabus\/#Intelligence_and_Ability\" >Intelligence and Ability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/upsc-psychology-optional-syllabus\/#Personality\" >Personality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/upsc-psychology-optional-syllabus\/#Attitudes_Values_and_Interests\" >Attitudes, Values and Interests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/upsc-psychology-optional-syllabus\/#Language_and_Communication\" >Language and Communication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/upsc-psychology-optional-syllabus\/#Issues_and_Perspectives_in_Modern_Contemporary_Psychology\" >Issues and Perspectives in Modern Contemporary Psychology<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/upsc-psychology-optional-syllabus\/#UPSC_Psychology_Optional_Course_Paper_2\" >UPSC Psychology Optional Course Paper 2<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/upsc-psychology-optional-syllabus\/#Psychological_Measurement_of_Individual_Differences\" >Psychological Measurement of Individual Differences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/upsc-psychology-optional-syllabus\/#Psychological_Well-being_and_Mental_Disorders\" >Psychological Well-being and Mental Disorders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/upsc-psychology-optional-syllabus\/#Therapeutic_Approach\" >Therapeutic Approach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/upsc-psychology-optional-syllabus\/#Work_Psychology_and_Organizational_Behavior\" >Work Psychology and Organizational Behavior<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/upsc-psychology-optional-syllabus\/#Application_of_Psychology_in_the_Educational_field\" >Application of Psychology in the Educational field<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/upsc-psychology-optional-syllabus\/#Community_Psychology\" >Community Psychology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/upsc-psychology-optional-syllabus\/#Rehabilitation_Psychology\" >Rehabilitation Psychology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/upsc-psychology-optional-syllabus\/#Application_of_Psychology_to_Disadvantaged_Groups\" >Application of Psychology to Disadvantaged Groups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/upsc-psychology-optional-syllabus\/#Psychological_Problems_of_Social_Integration\" >Psychological Problems of Social Integration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/upsc-psychology-optional-syllabus\/#Application_of_Psychology_in_Information_Technology_and_Mass_Media\" >Application of Psychology in Information Technology and Mass Media<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/upsc-psychology-optional-syllabus\/#Psychology_and_Economic_Development\" >Psychology and Economic Development<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/upsc-psychology-optional-syllabus\/#Application_of_Psychology_in_Environment_and_Related_Fields\" >Application of Psychology in Environment and Related Fields<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/upsc-psychology-optional-syllabus\/#Application_of_Psychology_in_other_fields\" >Application of Psychology in other fields<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/upsc-psychology-optional-syllabus\/#Psychology_of_Gender\" >Psychology of Gender<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/upsc-psychology-optional-syllabus\/#Tips_to_Prepare_Psychology_Syllabus_for_UPSC_2024\" >Tips to Prepare Psychology Syllabus for UPSC 2024<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Psychology_Optional_Syllabus\"><\/span><strong>UPSC Psychology Optional Syllabus<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Psychology is a fascinating subject that focuses on training the brain to understand and analyze human behaviour. Studying psychology can benefit both personal and professional aspects of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>UPSC Psychology Syllabus<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Topics<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Psychology Optional Syllabus for UPSC Paper 1<\/strong><\/td><td>Methods of Psychology<br>Research Methods<br>Development of Human Behaviour, Sensation<br>Attention and Perception<br>Learning<br>Memory, etc<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Psychology Optional Syllabus for UPSC Paper 2<\/strong><\/td><td>Psychological Measurement of Individual Differences<br>Psychological Well-being and Mental Disorders<br>Therapeutic Approaches<br>Work Psychology and Organizational Behavior<br>Application of Psychology to the Educational Field<br>Community Psychology<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/khanglobalstudies.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>\ud83d\ude80 Click here to get more information about other government exams\ud83d\udcd6 like UPSC, SSC, Defence, Police, Banking etc.<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Psychology_Optional_Syllabus_Paper_1\"><\/span><strong>UPSC Psychology Optional Syllabus Paper 1<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><strong>Introduction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Definition of psychology; Historical antecedents and trends of psychology in the 21st century<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychology and Scientific Methods; Psychology to other social sciences and natural sciences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application of psychology to social problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Methods_of_Psychology\"><\/span><strong>Methods of Psychology<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Types of Research:<\/strong> Descriptive, Evaluative, Diagnostic and Prognostic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Research methods:<\/strong> survey, observation, case study and experiment; Characteristics of experimental design and non-experimental design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quasi-experimental design; Focus group discussion, brainstorming, grounded theory approach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Research_Methods\"><\/span><strong>Research Methods<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Major Steps in Psychological Research <strong>(<\/strong>Problem Statement, Hypothesis Formulation, Research Design, Sampling, Instruments of Data Collection, Analysis and Interpretation, and Report Writing<strong>)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fundamental versus applied research; Data collection methods <strong>(<\/strong>interviews, observations, questionnaires<strong>)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research Design <strong>(<\/strong>retrospective and experimental); Application of statistical techniques (t-test, two-way ANOVA correlation<strong>)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regression and factor analysis; item response theory<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_of_Human_Behavior\"><\/span><strong>Evolution of Human Behavior<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Growth and Development; Theory of evolution, the role of genetic and environmental factors in determining human behaviour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Influence of cultural factors in socialization; Life span development \u2013 characteristics, developmental tasks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promoting psychological well-being across key stages of the lifespan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cognition_Attention_and_Perception\"><\/span><strong>Cognition, Attention and Perception<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sensitivity:<\/strong> Concepts of threshold, absolute and differential limits, signal-detection and vigilance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Factors affecting attention include the set and characteristics of the stimulus, definition and concept of perception, biological factors in perception<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perceptual organization effects of previous experiences, perceptual defence factors affecting space and depth perception, size estimation, and perceptual preparation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>plasticity of perception; extrasensory perception; Culture and perception, unconscious perception<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learning\"><\/span><strong>Learning<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Concepts and theories of learning (behaviourist, Gestaltist and Information processing models)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the processes of extinction, differentiation and generalization; Programmed Learning, Probabilistic Learning, Self-Instructional Learning, Concepts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Types and programs of reinforcement, escape, avoidance and punishment, modeling and social learning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Memory\"><\/span><strong>Memory<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Encoding and Remembering; Short-term memory, long-term memory, sensory memory, iconic memory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Echoic Memory: multistore model, levels of processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organization and Mnemonic techniques to improve memory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Theories of Forgetting:<\/strong> Decay, Interference, and Retrieval Failure: Metamemory; Amnesia: anterograde and retrograde<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thinking_and_Problem-Solving\"><\/span><strong>Thinking and Problem-Solving<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Piaget&#8217;s Theory of Cognitive Development, concept formation processes, information processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reasoning and problem-solving, facilitating and hindering problem-solving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Problem-Solving Methods: Promoting Creative Thinking and Creativity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decision making and factors influencing decisions; recent trends<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inspiration_and_Emotion\"><\/span><strong>Inspiration and Emotion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The psychological and physiological basis of motivation and emotion; Measuring Motivation and Emotion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The influence of motivation and emotion on behaviour; external and internal motivation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Factors affecting intrinsic motivation, emotional competence and related issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intelligence_and_Ability\"><\/span><strong>Intelligence and Ability<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Concepts of intelligence and ability, nature and theories of intelligence &#8211; Spearman, Thurston, Guilford Vernon, Sternberg, and J.P.; Slave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measurement of Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence, Intelligence and Aptitude<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Concept of IQ, Deviant IQ, Stability of IQ; measurement of multiple intelligences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fluid intelligence and crystallized intelligence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personality\"><\/span><strong>Personality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Definition and concept of personality; Theories of personality (psychoanalytic, socio-cultural, interpersonal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developmental, Humanistic, Behavioral, Trait and Type Approach)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measurement of personality (projective tests, pencil-paper tests); Indian perspective towards personality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training for personality development; Recent approaches such as the Big 5-Factor Theory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perception of self in different traditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attitudes_Values_and_Interests\"><\/span><strong>Attitudes, Values and Interests<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Definition of Attitudes, values and interests; Components of approach; Building and Maintaining Attitudes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measurement of attitudes, values, and interests; Theories of attitude change; Strategies to Promote Values<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Formation of stereotypes and prejudices; changing the behaviour of others<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Principles of Attribution; Recent trends<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Language_and_Communication\"><\/span><strong>Language and Communication<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Human Language &#8211; Properties, Structure and Linguistic Hierarchy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Language acquisition-predisposition, critical period hypothesis; principles of language development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skinner and Chomsky; Process and types of communication: effective communication training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Issues_and_Perspectives_in_Modern_Contemporary_Psychology\"><\/span><strong>Issues and Perspectives in Modern Contemporary Psychology<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Computer Applications in psychological laboratory and psychological testing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Artificial Intelligence; Psychocybernetics; Study of consciousness \u2013 sleep-wake schedule; Dreams, excitement, meditation, hypnosis\/narcotic induced states<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extrasensory Perception; Intersensory Perception Simulation Study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/current-affairs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Get Daily Current Affairs for UPSC<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/news-highlights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Get Daily News Highlights for UPSC<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Psychology_Optional_Course_Paper_2\"><\/span><strong>UPSC Psychology Optional Course Paper 2<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Psychological_Measurement_of_Individual_Differences\"><\/span><strong>Psychological Measurement of Individual Differences<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nature of individual differences; Features and construction of standardized psychological tests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Types of psychological tests; Uses, misuses and limitations of psychological tests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ethical Issues in the Use of Psychological Tests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Psychological_Well-being_and_Mental_Disorders\"><\/span><strong>Psychological Well-being and Mental Disorders<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Concept of health-ill-health; positive health, happiness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Factors causing mental disorders (anxiety disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenia and delusional disorders; personality disorders, substance abuse disorders)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Factors influencing positive health, well-being, lifestyle and quality of life; happy nature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Therapeutic_Approach\"><\/span><strong>Therapeutic Approach<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Psychodynamic therapy, behaviour therapy; client-centred therapy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cognitive therapy; indigenous remedies (yoga, meditation); biofeedback therapy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevention and rehabilitation of the mentally ill; promote mental health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_Psychology_and_Organizational_Behavior\"><\/span><strong>Work Psychology and Organizational Behavior<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Personnel Selection and Training; Use of psychological tests in industry; Training and Human Resource Development; Theories of Work Motivation \u2013 Herzberg, Maslow, Adam Equity Theory, Porter and Lawler, Vroom; Leadership and Partnership Management; Advertising &amp; Marketing; Stress and Its Management; Ergonomics; Consumer Psychology; Management Effectiveness; transformational leadership; Sensitivity Training; Power and politics in organizations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_of_Psychology_in_the_Educational_field\"><\/span><strong>Application of Psychology in the Educational field<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Psychological principles underlying effective teaching-learning process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learning Styles; Gifted, mentally retarded, learning disabled and their training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training to improve memory and academic achievement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personality Development and Values Education, Educational, Vocational Guidance and Career Counselling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The use of psychological tests in educational institutions; Effective strategies in guidance programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Community_Psychology\"><\/span><strong>Community Psychology<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Definition and Concepts of Community Psychology; use of small groups in social activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Raising community awareness and taking action to tackle social problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Group decision-making and leading for social change; effective strategies for social change<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rehabilitation_Psychology\"><\/span><strong>Rehabilitation Psychology<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Prevention Programs &#8211; Role of Psychologists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organization of services for the rehabilitation of physically, mentally and socially handicapped people including old persons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rehabilitation of persons suffering from drug abuse, juvenile delinquency, and criminal behaviour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rehabilitation of victims of violence, rehabilitation of HIV\/AIDS victims, the role of social agencies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_of_Psychology_to_Disadvantaged_Groups\"><\/span><strong>Application of Psychology to Disadvantaged Groups<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deprivation, concept of deprivation, social, physical, cultural and economic consequences of deprivation and deprived groups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educating the underprivileged and motivating them for development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>relative and prolonged deprivation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Psychological_Problems_of_Social_Integration\"><\/span><strong>Psychological Problems of Social Integration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Concept of social integration; Problem of conflict and prejudice of caste, class, religion and language<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The nature and expression of prejudice between in-group and out-group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Factors causing social conflict and prejudice; Psychological strategies for dealing with conflicts and prejudices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ways to achieve social unity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_of_Psychology_in_Information_Technology_and_Mass_Media\"><\/span><strong>Application of Psychology in Information Technology and Mass Media<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Current scenario of information technology and boom in mass media and role of psychologists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Selection and training of psychology professionals to work in IT and mass media.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distance education through IT and mass media; Entrepreneurship through e-commerce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multi-level Marketing; Impact of TV and value addition through IT and mass media<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychological implications of recent developments in information technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Psychology_and_Economic_Development\"><\/span><strong>Psychology and Economic Development<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Achievement Motivation and Economic Growth; Characteristics of Entrepreneurial Behavior<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To motivate and train people for entrepreneurship and economic development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consumer Rights and Consumer Awareness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government policies to promote entrepreneurship among youth including women entrepreneurs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_of_Psychology_in_Environment_and_Related_Fields\"><\/span><strong>Application of Psychology in Environment and Related Fields<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Environmental Psychology-Effect of Noise, Pollution and Crowds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Population Psychology: Psychological Consequences of Population Explosion and High Population Density<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To inspire the ideal of the small family; Impact of rapid scientific and technological development on environmental degradation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_of_Psychology_in_other_fields\"><\/span><strong>Application of Psychology in other fields<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Military Psychology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparation of psychological tests for defence personnel for use in the selection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>training, consultation; Training psychologists to work with defence personnel to promote positive health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Human Engineering in Defense<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sports Psychology provides interventions to improve the performance of athletes and sports. Individuals participating in individual and team sports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Media influences pro-social and anti-social behaviour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychology of Terrorism<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Psychology_of_Gender\"><\/span><strong>Psychology of Gender<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Discrimination issues, management of diversity, glass ceiling effect<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-evident Prophecy, Women and Indian Society<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_Prepare_Psychology_Syllabus_for_UPSC_2024\"><\/span><strong>Tips to Prepare Psychology Syllabus for UPSC 2024<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Understand the syllabus:<\/strong> Start by understanding the UPSC Psychology optional syllabus thoroughly. Familiarize yourself with the various topics and sub-topics mentioned in the syllabus. This will help you make a structured study plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Study Basics:<\/strong> Start by building a strong foundation in psychology. Understand the basic concepts, principles and theories of the subject. Start with topics like foundations of psychology, research methods, and psychological theories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/writing\/mains\/upsc-mains-answer-writing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Practice Answer Writing<\/a>:<\/strong> Answer writing is important for the UPSC exam. Regularly practice writing answers to previous year&#8217;s question papers and mock tests. Concentrate on presenting your ideas logically and structuring your answers effectively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Analyze Case Studies:<\/strong> Psychology often involves analyzing case studies. Practice analyzing and explaining case studies to enhance your critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Focus on identifying relevant psychological theories and applying them to practical situations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stay Updated:<\/strong> Keep yourself updated with the recent developments and contemporary issues in the field of psychology. Remain informed about new research findings, emerging trends and current debates. This will help you to provide relevant and updated answers in the exam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Must Read:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/upsc-history-optional-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UPSC History Optional Syllabus 2024 (Paper 1 &amp; Paper 2)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khanglobalstudies.com\/blog\/upsc-geography-optional-syllabus-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UPSC Geography Syllabus 2024 for Prelims, Main &amp; Optional<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UPSC offers Psychology as an optional subject for the Main Civil Services Examination. Psychology is the study of the human brain and its processes, particularly how they influence behaviour in various situations. It is considered a social science, a natural science and a subject in the field of life sciences. UPSC Psychology Optional syllabus covers a wide range of subjects including Methods of Psychology, Attention and Perception, Learning, Memory, etc. Psychology is an exciting subject that requires a well-planned strategy to excel in the UPSC exam. There are two papers for Psychology optional subject in UPSC Mains. Each paper has 250 marks, so the total marks for the Psychology optional subject is 500. UPSC Psychology Optional Syllabus Psychology is a fascinating subject that focuses on training the brain to understand and analyze human behaviour. Studying psychology can benefit both personal and professional aspects of life. UPSC Psychology SyllabusTopicsPsychology Optional Syllabus for UPSC Paper 1Methods of PsychologyResearch MethodsDevelopment of Human Behaviour, SensationAttention and PerceptionLearningMemory, etcPsychology Optional Syllabus for UPSC Paper 2Psychological Measurement of Individual DifferencesPsychological Well-being and Mental DisordersTherapeutic ApproachesWork Psychology and Organizational BehaviorApplication of Psychology to the Educational FieldCommunity Psychology UPSC Psychology Optional Syllabus Paper 1 Introduction Methods of Psychology &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2317,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[293,4],"tags":[1032,1030,1031,1029,1028],"class_list":["post-2316","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-syllabus","category-upsc","tag-ias-psychology-syllabus","tag-psychology-syllabus","tag-psychology-syllabus-for-upsc","tag-upsc-psychology-optional-syllabus","tag-upsc-psychology-syllabus"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>UPSC Psychology Optional Syllabus 2024 (Paper 1 &amp; Paper 2) | Khan Global Studies Blogs<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Explore UPSC Psychology Optional Syllabus 2024 for Paper 1 &amp; Paper 2 with insights from KGS. 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