What is Psychological Test?
Psychology deals with conscious, subconscious and unconscious mind which finally determines one’s personality and thereby that developing in candidate’s officer likes quality. It means through “Psychological Test” a psychologist is able to find out true feelings of the candidate’s in terms of thoughts, feelings and actions.
Type - A: What and Why of WAT (Word Association Test)?
WAT – Word Association Test (only one meaningful sentence). This is for an SSB Interview after passing NDA/CDS exams. This is one of the parts of the “psychological” test in an SSB Interview to evaluate a candidate’s patterns of thought, personality, temperament, achievements, failures and emotional responses based on the principle of his/her subconscious mind. Lists of 60 words in WAT are shown one by one on a screen to the candidates in SSB. These will be those types of words which are used in our day to day life. A total of 15 seconds will be given to the candidates to read a single word and write their response in the form of a complete sentence on their answer sheet. After 15 seconds, a new word will appear with a beep on the screen and the candidate has to repeat the same procedure. Write only positive, constructive, and meaningful sentences. Be natural and write whatever ideas come to your mind the first time you see the word. Do not write negative or anti-social responses. PRACTICE!! PRACTICE!! PRACTICE!! PRACTICE!! PRACTICE!!
WAT – From A to Z
Affection: Love and affection goes hand in hand.
Barrier: Large population is a barrier in development.
Careful: Careful preparation keeps errors away.
Doubt: Knowledge removes all doubt.
Earn: Honesty earns respect.
Future: Future of Indian space research is very bright.
Favourite: Dr. Abdul Kalam is favourite of all Indians.
Guard: Defence forces guard the border with full devotion.
Hesitation: Practice removes hesitation.
Jealous: Love overcomes jealousy.
Language: Makes communication possible.
Meet: Meeting regularly creates better understanding.
Newspaper: Improve the knowledge.
Opportunities: Wiseman always makes proper use of opportunities Quick: Army Officers take quick and correct decision.
Read: Reading enhances knowledge.
Recognition: Great deeds are always recognized
Sister: Elder sister is a good friend and an advisor
Thank: Thanking people cost nothing.
Union: Mutual understanding brings unity in a team.
Victory: Sincere efforts lead to victory.
War: War is not the solution to human problems
Youth: Youth alone can build society.
Zeal: He plays with Zeal & Josh.
Type - B: What and Why of SRT (Situation Reaction Test)?
In the Situation Reaction Test (SRT), the candidates are expected to give out unplanned and natural responses to certain tense, unusual and real life situations which you face in your day to day life. A total of 60 situations are required to be addressed in 30 minutes, i.e. 30 seconds per situation. You must show presence of mind and utilize various recourses available at your disposal to their fullest potential while giving out your reaction. Besides, it shall also show your general awareness and resourcefulness.
While giving your responses, you must never forget your moral responsibilities towards the society and show empathy in your responses while dealing with the ‘feelings of others’.
SRT – Situation Reaction Test
Q.1: Are you ready to go to places of extreme temperature? If yes, what do you think of your safety?
Answer: Yes. There is no question of safety arises because already people are living in that area and if they are safe naturally I will be also safe.
Q.2: Are you willing to relocate?
Answer: Yes, for me, distance and location does not matter.
Q.3: What have you done for the community welfare?
Answer: Yes, I have done lot for my community like:
1. I am helping one of charity in my village.
2. I am a monthly donor of my area hospital for “blood”.
3. I am helping my areas NGO for conducting survey.
4. I am helping the blind association on monthly basis.
Q.4: You are going to a meeting for Infosys and the deal is very important. On the highway your vehicle tyre gets punctured. In an attempt to fix it, you lose all the screws. What will you do?
Answer: I will take one screws from the rest of the tyre and fix it I will continue my journey.
Q.5: What if you are posted at a far off place, away from your family?
Answer: It does not matter because my family believes in career achievement first rest will become automatically good.
Q.6. His sister’s marriage is fixed. His relative refused to give loan/money. He…
Ans. Raises money through the bank, performs the marriage, helps his parents and returns the loan through Equated Monthly Instalments.
Q.7. Marriage of your sister is fixed. He is not granted leave due to Administrative Inspection. He…
Ans. Enquires welfare telephonically, assist by raising sufficient funds and send money through online transfer, request brothers, sisters and relatives to ensure that marriage ceremony is performed to the best of the ability. He will visit his sister on getting leave.
Q.8. Bharat Bandh is likely to be declared while you are on leave. Your leave is to be finished after two days of commencement of Bandh. He…
Ans. Get In touch with the unit telephonically, in view of Bharat Bandh, leaves his house in sufficient time so that he is not late for duty.
Q.9. In a train journey, at mid-night certain sound disturbed your sleep. On being woken up, you found someone trying to steal through the window. He…
Ans. Immediately gets up. Raise alarm, catch the intruder by hand, pull the chain apprehend the culprit and handing over the police.
Q.10. He is going to attend an important meeting and he is already getting late. Suddenly the road is blocked due to traffic jam. He...
Ans. Gets down from the vehicle, runs the distance, clears the traffic jam, take alternative means of communication and attend the important meeting in time.
Type - C: What and Why of SDT (Self – Description Test)?
Self-description test in SSB is one of the Psychology tests and it is used to test, how much you know about you and how people around you see you as a person. In other words, this is a test to bring your traits and qualities out from you and check what type of person you are.
In Self-Description Test (SDT), the candidates are given 15 minutes and are asked to write the 05 paragraphs on the following heads:
What is the opinion of your parents about you?
What is the opinion of your teachers about you?
What is the opinion of your friends about you?
What do you think about yourself giving out your strong and weak points?
What qualities would you like to develop?
Sample - 1
Parents
My parents believe that I am a bright child with good skills. They believe that I am capable of doing well in my academics as they feel that I am an active child. They also believe I can independently handle a difficult task and see that the task is well finished. They also feel that I am a friendly child.
Teachers
My teachers think that I am a smart student and equally honest and sincere towards my goal. They also think that I can efficiently organize events and handle and participate in team activities, they shoulder me with responsibilities whenever they feel that it can be handled by me alone. They also advise me to have a balance between my studies and outdoor activities.
Friends
My friends like my helpful and honest behaviour. They think that I am friendly and can help them anytime and thus discuss with me all their joys and sorrows. They believe in me and feel that I am trustworthy. They like me for my commitment in any given task. They feel that I am a simple and cool person for which they like to spend more time with me.
Self Image
I think I am a nice person though have negligible weaknesses, have a good amount of likeable good qualities too. I am sincere and responsible. I am not a very intelligent student but sure I am dynamic as I am capable of managing and handling serious and difficult situations easily and finish all tasks well. I like to stay simple and uncomplicated and live joyously enjoying every moment of my life.
What I would like to be?
I would like to be a successful person through hard work and good efforts. I am learning to be more focused towards my goals so that I achieve them. I would like to become the top Officer of the Indian Army where everybody respects the sincerity and commitment.
Sample - 2
Parents
My parents believe that I am a bright child with good skills and that I am capable of doing well in my academics as they feel that I am an active child. They also believe I can independently handle a difficult task and see that it is completed. They also feel that I am a friendly child.
Teachers
My teachers think that I am a smart student and equally honest and sincere. They also think that I can efficiently organise events and handle and participate in team activities, they shoulder me with responsibilities whenever they feel I can handle it alone. They also advise me to have a balance between my studies and outdoor activities.
Friends
My friends like my helpful and honest behaviour. They think that I am friendly and can help them anytime and thus, discuss with me all their joys and sorrows. They believe in me and feel that I am trustworthy. They like me for my commitment in any given task. They feel that I am a simple and cool person for which they like to spend more time with me.
Self
I think I am a nice person though have negligible weaknesses, have a good amount of likeable good qualities too. I am sincere and responsible. I am not a very intelligent student but sure I am dynamic as I am capable of managing and handling serious and difficult situations easily and finish all tasks well. I like to stay simple and uncomplicated and live joyously enjoying every moment of my life.
Aims in life/Qualities I would like to improve: I would like to be a successful person through hard work and good efforts. I am learning to be more focused towards my goals so that I achieve them. I am also working on my vocabulary so as to enhance it more.
Sample - 3
Parents
My parents think that I am a responsible child; they always give important work to me. They consider my opinion before taking any important step. They always motivate me to do well. Though they are not satisfied with my academics, they think that I can put in sustained efforts to achieve my goals. Sometimes we do have a difference of opinion but we discuss it out and find a common solution.
Teachers:
My teacher’s think that I excel in practical’s but has to work on my theory. They motivate me to do better in studies. They have given me responsibilities like school house captain, arranging plays, coordinate events etc. In college, I was nominated as the head of the cultural society which holds function in college. My teachers are very understanding and help me when needed.
Friends
My Friends think that I am very lively. They always take my advice on important issues. We always discuss our future plans. They motivate me that I can achieve whatever I want. They always give me some responsibility in their important family functions. Sometimes there are differences but we talk and come out with positive results.
Self
I think that I have not done justice to my potential in academics. I help my parents in carrying out their daily work. I am a good friend and try to help them In whatever way I can. I willingly take responsibilities given to me and perform effectively and do the best. I always try and help my brother and sister whenever they need me.
Aims in life/Qualities I would like to improve: I am putting all my efforts in my academics to do well. I am a bit short tempered but working on it. I am also working on all my flaws and developing them in the best possible way I can.
Sample - 4
Parents
My parents always consider me as a dutiful and obedient child. I should admit that I am the favourite of my father. They have always trusted me and have faith that I will do well in every field as I excelled in academics. My mother always comes to me for help in routine activities. But sometimes my parents criticize me when I try to declare my wishes against theirs.
Teachers
I have always been a good and well-behaved student and teachers have always appreciated me for the same. They encourage me to do everything in the best manner. Apart from academics, I am good in co-curricular activities games and sports. The only times my teachers would disagree with me was when I would bunk classes for going to camps, sports meet or even canteen
Friends
My friends have always been caring, admiring and helpful towards me and have encouraged me in many situations. They always come to me in terms of help as I go to them. But when I tell them that we should abide by the rules, for example in the hostel, they would disagree with me mostly, but I have always been able to persuade them to be disciplined.
Self
I am basically a kind hearted person and quite sympathetic and sensitive. I never lose an opportunity to help my friends or anyone else. I face all situations bravely and boldly. I am optimistic and ready for any adventurous task. I performed well as a student through my academics and excelled in NCC and sports.
Aims in life/Qualities I would like to improve: I would like to be more strong physically in future. I do not lack in confidence but I would like to make it as strong as a rock. I would also like to develop my reading capacity.
Sample - 5
Parents
My parents think that I am a good son/daughter who is very obedient. They see me as a bright child who will bring name and fame to the family. They see my helping nature towards my siblings and appreciate my concern for them. They feel that I am very thoughtful towards family and help them in hours of need. My parents complain that I am extravagant but they know that I always go for quality products.
Friends
My friends think that I am a funny, loving and straightforward person. They appreciate my helping nature in studies as well as personal problems. They feel happy around me. However, some of them say that I am too talkative but they know that it’s just because I like to have fun with and they also love it.
Teachers
My teachers say that I am an above average student with good communication skills. They express their happiness when I shoulder any responsibility and appreciate my participation in class and college works. They say that I am one of the best students in the class but I am naughty sometimes.
Self
I think that I am a responsible and honest boy/girl who wants to do things successfully. I am punctual towards my work and do it before time. I believe that mutual cooperation is a way to success and like to help people whenever they seek my help. I am an average student and like to read books and play chess.
Aim in life and Qualities you would like to improve: I would like to be an officer in Indian Army as my father was in the army and he inspired me to select army as a career. I would like to improve my physical and mental abilities for which I do yoga and meditation. I am working hard to improve my general knowledge for which I regularly keep myself in touch with the news.
Sample - 6
Parents
My parents think I am a responsible boy/girl as I have been supporting them by getting a job in a good firm and they also praise me a lot for giving them a good name in the society. They have a belief that I will achieve my aim to become an officer in armed forces, and they provide me with full support to achieve it.
Employers
My employers believe that I am a regular, punctual employee who is well organised and a good planner. They think that I am very interactive and transparent and respectful in dealings. They also say that I complete all my tasks on time and efficiently and set a good example for others to emulate in the office.
Colleagues/Subordinates
My colleagues think that I am a practical person who puts forward his/her opinions honestly. They say that I am cooperative and with mutual understanding complete team works successfully. They sometimes ask me to indulge in unauthorized/illegal /immoral activities which I decline and later on also convince them not to do so.
Self
I am an optimistic, candid, responsible and social person. I am confident with my thinking analysis that I can convince people with my points. I am self-reliant, well behaved and above all, a person of strong character. I take initiative whenever the situation arises and come off with flying colours.
Aim in life and Qualities you would like to improve: I would like to develop all my existing qualities to the maximum level of perfection; as such I would like to go for positive experiences in my life because experience is the best teacher of a human being.
Sample - 7
Friend’s opinion
My friends say, I am practical person as I put forward my points freely. They always take my advice in important issues. We share ideas with each other and motivate to achieve our life goals. They feel happy around me even some of my friends call me brother. We make each other life fun and interesting.
Parent’s Opinion
My parents think that I am a responsible child, they have given me freedom to take important life decision by myself of-course they make sure that I have the proper guidance. My parents are my good friends too we always find reasons for having fun together. Though they are not satisfied with my academics, they think that I can put in sustained efforts to achieve my goals. They say I always put 100 % when I am determined on any task.
Teacher’s opinion
My teachers will say that I am above average student with good communication skills. They noticed that I am an active participant of activities whether it is curricular/ extracurricular or non-curricular. Some teachers considers me as an attentive student and some as non-attentive, it depend on the subjects.
Self opinion
I think that I have not done justice to my potential in academics but I have this habit of taking part in extra activities too. I can say I am an average student with potential beyond my core. I consider myself responsible and confident with a tad bit laziness here and there because I have noticed people around me reminding to complete my work.
Sample - 8
Parent’s Opinion
My parents think that I am a responsible child, they always give important work to me. They consider my opinion before taking any important step my parents love my and always try to motivate me to do well. Though they are not satisfied with my academics, they think that I can put in sustained efforts to achieve my goals. Sometimes we do have difference of opinion but we discuss it out and find an amicable solution. I am blessed to have such understanding loving and caring parents.
Teacher’s Opinion
My Teachers think that I excel in y practical but has to do some work on my theory. They motivate me to do better in studies. They have given me responsibilities like school house captain, arranging plays, etc. In college I was nominated as the head of the cultural society which holds function in college. My teachers are very understanding and help me when needed.
Friend’s Opinion
My Friends think that I am very lively. They always take my advice in important issues. We always discuss about our futures and plans what we would do in life. They motivate me that I can achieve whatever I want. They always give me a responsibility in important family functions. Sometimes there are differences but we talk and come out with positive results. I have good bond with my friends.
Self Opinion
I think that I have not done justice to my potential in academics. I try to pease my parents at any cost. I think I am a good friend and try to help them In whatever way I can. I try to take the responsibilities given to me effectively and do the best. I always try to help my brother and sister whenever they need me.
This test is basically Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PPDT). Under this, you will be shown a Picture and
1. You are given 15 - 30 seconds to view picture.
2. With in next one minute, you have to fill a rectangular box and action of the story.
Inside rectangular box, you need to fill age, sex and mood of the characters you see in the picture. Under ACTION heading, you are supposed to write what is happening in story with in one line.
3. Next 3 – 5 minutes are given to write the story.
Note: Sometimes quality of the picture shown there is very poor and hazy, you won't be able to identify minor objects.
How to write a story: You need to include the following points in your story:
1. Make a positive story with a leading character
2. Bring a problem in story
3. Include innovative ideas to solve that problem
4. End the story properly
5. If you are female, then make a female lead character in the picture (you would not find a picture where all are males in picture)
6. Also remember that story must represent you, how do you think, how do you react in that situations, include these things in your story. They also instruct you to add your emotions and feelings in story.
Big Note: Buy some good books on TAT exercise and Practice a Lot!!!!!
Picture - 1
Rahul used to make clay pottery and selling them in the market. He noticed a very big decrease in his earning since few people were interested in buying clay pottery. Even in the rural areas he was not able to sell many. The reason was growing number of water purifiers in all household. The clay pottery was losing its place from the households. One fine morning when he was at ease he noticed something in his pocket which was disturbing him. He checked and found it was stone, but that stone was glistering. He immediately recalled that he got this stone in the morning from the bank of river. There he got the idea of making clay pottery which also shines like this stone. He ground that stone and mixed with clay and made a pottery. Later on, he brought other stones of different colours and then many different patterns were started coming on pottery. Now everybody wanted to buy pottery for their houses. That day was his lucky day when he was on the way to other city to sell clay pottery when a gentleman approached Rahul and asked him to sell his clay pottery online which that gentleman liked very much. Almost after 8 months, Rahul is not moving from place to place for selling his pottery because of several E-Commerce websites is selling his clay pottery.
Picture – 2
Suman was from a tiny village. Fortunately, his village used to receive much water during rainy season but in the absence of proper lakes they used to feel shortage of water as and when needed. His village was bounded by hills. He extended suggestion to his father that they can construct a concrete pond high above the ground which will collect water coming from hills in rainy season and that water could be used to facilitate fields when needed. His father called the panchayat and brought this issue. The surpanch of the village agreed to use funds to build that pond. All the villagers helped to build the pond. A committee comprises of elders was formed to distribute water so that no conflict occurs over water distribution. Now villagers and use that water whenever needed. Later farmers of the other villagers took inspiration from their work and build ponds in their villages too.
Picture – 3
Kamala Nehru was the wife of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Brought up in a traditional Hindu Brahmin family, she felt alienated amongst the more Westernized Nehru`s. It was only with the involvement of the Nehru`s in the national movement, did she emerge into the forefront. Kamala Nehru gave full support to her husband in his desire to work actively for the freedom struggle. In the Non Cooperation movement of 1921, she organized groups of women in Allahabad and picketed shops selling foreign cloth and liquor. When her husband was arrested to prevent him delivering a "seditious" public speech, she went in his place to read it out. She was twice arrested by British authorities. She played a prominent part in organizing the No Tax Campaign in United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh). Kamala Nehru took part in the Civil Disobedience Movement. Among other activities, Kamala set up a hospital in the premises of Swaraj Bhavan. She defied the advice of doctors, family and friends to lead processions, picket foreign cloth shops and visited women in their homes to convince them to join the struggle for Independence. Kamala Nehru and her associates wore only khadi clothes and made bonfires of imported goods. As Kamala was the member of Desh Sevika Sangh, she joined others in picketing foreign cloth shops
Picture – 4
Her real name was Miss Margaret Noble. Sister Nivedita was one of the hosts of foreign women who were attracted towards Swami Vivekananda and Hindu philosophy. Born in Ireland on 28 October 1867, she arrived in India in January 1898, in search of truth. She was impressed by the ideals of Womanhood in India. She once remarked that India was the land of great women. She, however, felt that Indian women needed, to cultivate among themselves a wider and broader concept of the nation, so that they could participate along with men in building a free and strong nation. She propagated for the cause of India throughout America and Europe. Swami Vivekananda described her as a real Lioness. Rabindranath Tagore regarded her as Lok-Mata whose name is very familiar in Bengal. Her writings on Indian history and philosophy, on religious customs, festivals, her lectures on multi faceted subjects, her travel interactions with eminent persons have given a new depth, and added a new dimension, to the socio-cultural history of India
Picture – 5
Naidu, Sarojini (1879-1949), Indian poet and prominent figure in the Indian independence struggle. Naidu was born into a Bengali Brahmin family in Hyderabad, India; her father was a scientist and her mother a poet, and she grew up surrounded by artists, intellectuals, and revolutionaries. A brilliant student, she entered Madras University at the age of 12, about which time, also, she began to write poetry. In 1895, she was sent to England, studying at King's College, London and Girton College, Cambridge, before a breakdown in health forced her to abandon her studies and return home. During this period, nevertheless, she came into contact with some of the great literary figures of the day, and formed particular friendships with Edmund Gosse and Arthur Symons
On her return to India in 1898, she married Govindarajulu Naidu, a non-Brahmin. She soon came into contact with Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Jawaharlal Nehru, Mohandas Gandhi, Rabindranath Tagore, and Annie Besant. Encouraged by Gokhale, she entered politics and, with her remarkable powers of oratory, soon emerged as an admired leader. She campaigned vigorously for women's rights and for improvement in the conditions of workers. Ill health took her back to England, where she was fired by the enthusiasm of the young Muhammad Ali Jinnah, then an ardent Indian nationalist who had founded the London Indian Students' Association. By 1918, after the death of Gokhale and her meeting with Gandhi, she had become an important figure in the nationalist movement, actively participating in Gandhi's civil disobedience campaign and travelling widely across the country promoting Hindu-Muslim unity and the nationalist cause as well as continuing her fight for the rights of women and the depressed classes. In 1919, she returned to London as part of the Home Rule Deputation, becoming involved in the woman suffrage movement while there. During the 1920s she travelled to South Africa and represented Gandhi in the United States.
In 1925, Sarojini Naidu became the first Indian woman to be elected President of the Indian National Congress. She took part in the round table conferences in London in the 1930s and, continuing her active participation in Gandhi's satyagrahas, was jailed on several occasions by the British. Deeply disappointed by the partition of India with independence, ending her hopes for Hindu-Muslim unity, and by the assassination of Gandhi, she nevertheless accepted the Governorship of United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh), a post she held till her death in 1949 at Lucknow. Her published poetic works include The Golden Threshold (1905), The Bird of Time (1912), The Broken Wing (1917), Selected Poems (1930), The Sceptred Flute (1937, edition with introduction by Joseph Auslander), and The Feather of the Dawn (1961). Many of her speeches have also been published.
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