{"id":7373,"date":"2023-03-30T04:54:53","date_gmt":"2023-03-30T04:54:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=7373"},"modified":"2023-12-13T07:16:43","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T07:16:43","slug":"psychology-optional-upsc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/psychology-optional-upsc\/","title":{"rendered":"Psychology Optional (UPSC)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Having a strong grasp of psychology optional (UPSC) can prove advantageous for candidates preparing not only for the optional subject but also for GS paper 4 – Ethics. Various topics such as Attitude, Emotional Intelligence, and Aptitude, covered under GS paper 4, are directly related to the Psychology syllabus. Reading from the recommended sources can offer a comprehensive perspective on the subject matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1) NCERT Psychology \u2013 Class 11 and 12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) Psychology \u2013 Robert Baron (Paper 1)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) Introduction to Psychology \u2013 Atkinson & Hilgard (Paper 1)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4) Introduction to Psychology \u2013 Clifford Morgan and Richard King (Paper 1)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5) Psychology \u2013 Saundra K. Ciccarelli (Paper 1)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6) Applied Psychology \u2013 Smarak Swain (Paper 2)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7) Understanding Psychology by Robert S. Feldman<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8) Tests, Measurements, and Research Methods in Behavioral Sciences by A K Singh<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the reference books mentioned above offer a thorough comprehension and can enhance conceptual clarity, it is crucial to exercise selectivity while reading them. It is advisable to adopt a study approach where one book is studied multiple times, rather than reading multiple books just once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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