Psychology Foundation SAKSHAM

The SAKSHAM Foundation Course Schedule begins with an in-depth exploration of the core concepts in psychology. From understanding the intricacies of sensation, attention, and perception, to delving into the complexities of learning and memory, this block lays a solid foundation for your psychological studies. By mastering these fundamental principles, you’ll develop a robust understanding of the inner workings of the human mind, setting the stage for your journey into the world of psychology.

At the heart of the SAKSHAM program lies a commitment to continuous learning and assessment.

Throughout the course, you will engage in a series of chapter-wise tests and sectional assessments, designed to reinforce your understanding and track your progress. These evaluations, based on previous year question papers, will not only challenge you but also provide valuable feedback to guide your learning journey.

1. Mastery of Concepts

The chapter-wise tests ensure that you have a firm grasp of the key concepts covered in each module, enabling you to build a solid foundation in psychology.

2. Sectional Assessments

The sectional tests, covering broader thematic areas, will challenge you to synthesize and apply your knowledge, preparing you for the rigor of competitive examinations.

3. Personalized Feedback

The comprehensive feedback and analysis provided after each assessment will empower you to identify your strengths, address your weaknesses, and refine your study strategies for optimal performance.

We have the classified the whole course into 6 Blocks covering a total of 29 units. Here is the break-up plan of the Psychology Foundation Course:

(BLOCK-1)

1. Introduction to Psychology: 4 lectures
2. Sensation, Attention, and Perception: 3 lectures
3. Learning: 4 lectures
4. Memory: 4 lectures
5. Thinking and Problem Solving: 4 lectures

(BLOCK-2)

6. Methods of Psychology: 3 lectures
7. Research Methods: 3 lectures
8. Intelligence and Aptitude: 2 lectures
9. Psychological Measurement of Individual Differences: 3 lectures
10. Statistics & Measurement part of other chapters: 2 lectures

(BLOCK-3)

11. Development of Human Behaviour: 4 lectures
12. Motivation and Emotion: 4 lectures
13. Language and Communication: 3 lectures
14. Work Psychology and Organisational Behaviour: 5 lectures
15. Psychology and Economic development: 3 lectures

(BLOCK-4)

16. Personality: 5 lectures
17. Psychological well-being and Mental Disorders: 4 lectures
18. Therapeutic Approaches: 4 lectures
19. Rehabilitation Psychology: 3 lectures
20. Issues and Perspectives in Modern Contemporary Psychology: 3 lectures

(BLOCK-5)

21. Attitudes, Values and Interests: 5 lectures
22. Community Psychology: 3 lectures
23. Application of Psychology to disadvantaged groups: 3 lectures
24. Psychological problems of social integration: 3 lectures
25. Application of Psychology to Educational Field: 4 lectures

(BLOCK-6)

26. Application of Psychology in Information Technology and Mass Media: 3 lectures
27. Application of psychology to environment and related fields: 2 lectures
28. Application of psychology in other fields: 3 lectures

29. Psychology of Gender: 2 lectures

PYQPARISHARAM-2024 is a comprehensive Test Series that has been meticulously designed for UPSC psychology optional aspirants. It focuses on answer writing with an analytical approach, connecting theoretical concepts with real-life examples, and interlinking Paper-1 & Paper-2. It is the only test series which assists you to cross 300 barrier in Psychology optional.

The features of PYQPARISHARAM-2024 are:

• Answer Writing Focus: Emphasizes developing strong answer-writing skills to effectively convey ideas and concepts in the psychology optional paper.
• Real-Life Examples: Connects theoretical concepts with relatable real-life examples, enabling students to understand and apply psychology principles in various scenarios.
• Paper-1 & Paper- 2 Interlinking: Provides guidance on effectively linking concepts and theories from Paper-1 and Paper-2, enabling comprehensive understanding and better performance in the exam.
• Model Answers: From 2016 to 2023, model answers with recent citations, relevant case studies, international best practices, data and flowcharts will be provided for each and every question.

Highly Structured Schedule Integrated with PYQs:  It includes writing 450+ answers from 2016 to 2023, allowing students to master their answer writing skills. Each test consists of 19 PYQs of the chapters mentioned in the syllabus.