This Basics of Human Psychology section is a unique 10-mark component of the Kerala Police SI exam. Unlike other syllabus sections, this requires understanding behavioral patterns.
Basics of human psychology is an essential topic that you can score ten marks on, and is helpful for a police officer dealing with the public and criminal minds.
| Notification Number | Name of the Post | Department |
|---|---|---|
| 448/2025 | Sub Inspector of Police (Trainee) | Police (Kerala Civil Police) |
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Mock Test Pattern & Coverage
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Exam Time : 75 Minutes
- Medium of Exam: Malayalam/ English
- Difficulty Level: Same as the Original PSC Test
| Core Topic | Key Psychological Concepts & Theories |
|---|---|
| 1. Approaches to Human Behaviour | Psychoanalytic, Behaviouristic, Humanistic, and Gestalt approaches. |
| 2. Cognitive Processes | Mechanisms of Attention, the structure of Thinking, and the functioning of Memory. |
| 3. Individual Differences | Intelligence, Emotions, Aggression and Frustration, Stress, and Anxiety. |
| 4. Social Dimensions | Phobia, Imitation and Modelling, Social Deviance, Cultural Deprivation, Prejudice and Discrimination, and Inter-group Conflict. |
| 5. Developmental Aspects |
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| Total Weightage | 10 Marks |
| SN | Kerala Police SI Study Materials & Resources |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kerala Police SI Exam Notification |
| 2 | Kerala Police SI Previous Year Questions (PYQ) |
| 3 | Free Interactive Mock Test (Mains Pattern) |
| 4 | Check The Latest Eligibility Rules |
| 5 | Check The Latest Mains Exam Syllabus |
What is the Preparation Strategy for the Human Psychology Section in Kerala Police SI Mains Exam?
Atul S Nair, a Kerala Police Sub Inspector aspirant from Ottapalam, asked about how to study the Human Psychology subject for the upcoming PSC mains examination. To secure these 10 marks, focus on the "Theory-to-Application" aspect:
| SN | Other Study Materials & Resources |
|---|---|
| 1 | IT and Cyber Crimes Study Materials |
| 2 | Preparation Strategy for the Constitution Section |
| 3 | General English: Grammar & Vocabulary Notes |
| 4 | Malayalam: Grammar, Idioms & Translation |
The Big Names: You must memorize the specific stages of development proposed by Erik Erikson (8 stages) and Kohlberg (3 levels/6 stages). Kerala PSC often asks which "stage" a certain behavior belongs to.
Social Deviance: For a Police SI, topics like Aggression, Frustration, and Social Deviance are highly relevant. Expect questions on the causes of criminal behavior and the influence of "Imitation and Modelling" (Bandura’s theory).
Stress & Anxiety: Understand the physiological and psychological markers of stress, as this overlaps with the "General Science" section of the prelims.
Reference
- https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-11/noti-448-450-25.pdf
- https://keralapolice.gov.in/page/notification
- https://thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in/thulasi/
- https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/shortlists
- https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-01/_SI_of_police_exam-%20Main%20syllabus.pdf
Author: Hari Krishnan
Hari Krishnan is the senior tutor at GJR Institute's Thiruvananthapuram PSC Coaching branch. He is a postgraduate from Kerala University and has been training Kerala PSC aspirants since 2011. He is a recognized figure among the most successful Kerala PSC tutors in Thiruvananthapuram.
Qualified educators from the GJR Institute prepare the model questions and answers for the SysToSys Mock Test App from CoreNetworkZ EdTech Solutions. You can contact Hari at hari.krishnan@systosys.com.
