Saturday, 20 February 2016

SSB Study Material with Solution Set - TAT - Part 1

Thought of starting a new series where we will provide sample of the things being asked at SSB. In this solution set we will consider majorly the psychology round which consists of four rounds. Along with the sample solutions we will provide tips to perform well in SSB psychology as lot of aspirants have dropped me a mail regarding the same. 
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Psychology has a well-defined parameter and expectations from the aspirants. Psychology is an area where there is no fixed answer for anything. Everything is judged as per personality attempting the question set. So never try to copy the similar responses as that can actually backfire. The actual process of psychology preparation consists of doing self-introspection first which consists of  studying the life events with respect to OLQ’s and tracing based on this the strength and weakness . When one is completely aware of the personality of theirs they are ready to reflect the same in psychology or whatever they do at SSB. This exercise is really very crucial and needs a lot of effort, time and expertise to know the complete self. Here only individual guidance becomes handy. So let’s begin the discussion. The Psychology has the following four rounds:
TAT
WAT
SRT
SD

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Round 1: TAT-
It consists of 11+1 pictures where the last one is blank and the aspirants are expected to write the stories based on the picture shown. Time given is four minute to write each story.

Tips to excel:
·         Never try to copy story from some other source. Always try to reflect your personality rather than life events.
·         It’s a well-known myth where people try to link it to their life by copying events and they are rejected.
·         Always give age of characters, and write what led to the story, what happened in the action part and a proper ending to the story.
·         Psychologist is interested in extracting out the qualities rather than anything else, so don’t think it to be a English exam as use of flashy words can’t save you if the story is psychologically wrong.

Let’s see some sample pictures and their sample stories. Please remember that I have produced these stories keeping different personalities in mind. They are mere samples and might match with your personality or not. My mentees have also helped me in producing these samples. Other tips and ways to attempt will be covered in next series also.

Sample set:

Story 1:
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Ankur was 24 years old and worked in an MNC; he used to live in a flat with his friends Abhi and shardul. The three were college mates and had got the job in this company through college placement. Abhi had a girlfriend Neha who was also part of the boys group. They all hanged out and had fun. One day when Ankur came back from work early he gets a call from Abhi saying that he needed him as it was serious. Ankur rushes to him and sees that Abhi and Neha were having a huge fight. Ankur immediately jumps in and stops them. He calms them down and hears each side’s opinion. He tells them not to fight as fights only weaken the relations, he reminds them of the good times they all have spent together, the jokes and the laughter ,his talk makes them realize their mistake and they patch up. They both later thank Ankur for his help.

Story 2:
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Rakesh was 31 years old and was a police constable. He lived in the city along with his parents and wife and was a father of a 3 year old. As the city was having a fair he used to be present in the fair at evening. One day when he was doing his duty he saw a man was running around here and there and was looking for something. Seeing him worried Rakesh goes to him and asks him the matter and learns that the person came with his boy who he had lost in the fair and was not able to find him. Rakesh calmed him down, gave him water and helped him. He through the police loudspeaker made an announcement to the people to help the boy meet his father, within minutes a person came forward with the boy, the boy on seeing his father ran to him, his father hugged him tightly, he thanked Rakesh, and Rakesh was pleased to help but told him to be careful.

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There is lot more to come in this series. But If you have any confusion or anything is not clear or feel to take individual assessment of personality for OLQ’s or prepare from your place itself through one to one interaction through my mentoring / counselling program drop me a mail at jayendrapsingh@gmail.com or add me on Fb and drop in a personal message.Keep reading for more such sets and solutions ans suggest your needs so that we can write on the same. Post your doubts on our facebook group or in the comment section here to get a personalized reply from me.

17 comments:

  1. Sir how to give title of the story.... In both the pictures

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    1. That depends on what the action is covered by the aspirant in the picture based on his/her perception

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  2. What you are saying is just a myth n nothing more as there is no such requirement. story must reflect the reality of the picture a,ong with the aspirants personality to show olq

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  3. Story 1
    Param is 25 years of age and is working in automobile sector. he lives with his family in which he has younger brother and sister. his siblings always quarreled with each other. he decided to take them for picnic.they went to the famous park in their city. they were enjoying the visit. suddenly his siblings started fighting with the issue who is best. Param separated them and scolded them. He made them understand the importance of relationship how they can help each other and their parents. they should respect each other and must be best with their studies and sports.both of them shake their hand and promised Param they will never fight. they came to home and narrated the whole event to their parents. the parents were happy to see the unity and love among their childrens.

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    1. Great improvement. Keep the good work up and continue practice

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  4. Story 2
    Vikram was a 25 years old head constable in his village. the administration had conducted a huge fair in which he was given the security responsibility. In the evening a man came to him rushing saying he had lost his son in fair. Vikram made him cool saying not to worry he will find his boy. he inquired the man about his son age, looks and what is he wearing. he informs his sepoys to get into action and look for the boy and ask the local shopkeepers. he goes to the fair management and makes an announcement about the 8 year old boy dressed in red and yellow t-shirt and pants. After 1 hour of search they were able to find the boy near a toyshop. Vikram gives the boy to his father. the father on seeing his son starts crying and picks him on his arms and hugs him. he thanks vikram for saving the life of his son. Vikram instructs him always hold the boys hand while in crowded area and feels relief he was able to find the boy.

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    1. Psychologically, you are going fine. sart working on the flow of stories and the way you express. That will definitely help u score well n rank better in merit

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  5. The lead character of my story is Ayushi who is an engg graduate and works as an asst professor in the college.
    Ayushi return to her hometown in diwali holidays and called her friends to meet up for get together .Everyone came up but two her close friends ankur and anubhav did not come.
    Arushi get to know from other friends that they are not talking to each other from few days back due to some misunderstanding.
    So ayushi made a plan to unite them
    back and called them one by one to come up to a park urgently as she is in trouble both of them came within minutes and she made them search her during their search they both face each other and asked about ayushi that where she is by this atleast they talked to each other and search her together she come forward to them surprisingly and started talking. By this they cleared their misunderstandings and became friends again .

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    1. Nice way to interpret the picture. Remember to reflect your personality in everything you do at SSB and that can be easily done through self introspection

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  6. Rohan is a boy of age 24yrs. he is studying in a college for graduation. he had come home in his holidays. when he come home he got to know about ruchi his by Akash that she has left her studies because her family doesn't want her to go in city and live alone and complete graduation. so Rohan talked her about it went to her father.Rohan told er father how girls are coming forward in today's world even girl are fighter pilot in defence and convince er father to send her for completion of her graduation and finally send went for her graduation and bring fame to her family she thank Rohan and Akash for their support.

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    1. well expressed thought and personality. Keep reflecting your personality after proper self introspection.

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  7. Renju,Akhil and arsha are classmates,they are also good friends.after completion of their higher secondary they are decided to join in university college for graduation.on day they are meet in a park,arsha looking very sad becouse her father does not like to send his daughter for higher studies,and he arranged a marriage for her daugher.
    akhil and renju meet her father and try to convince him about the importance of education and role of women empowerment in modern world.finally he convinced and give permission to higher studies.arsha become very happy and she say thnaks to her friends.

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  8. Story 1
    Shivansh is the forest officer. one day on patrolling he observed the illegal cutting of the trees for clearing the land and see so many factories has been established in the outskirts of the village which gave out large amount of smoke which Deteriote the quality of air in the region. He went to the factories and make mandatory the use of catalytic converters for purification of air. he also take strict actions against those who cut trees illegaly. he also gathered peoples and create awareness to plant more trees. With his effort the village is full of with greenery and the quality of air improve in the region.

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    1. your story has no relevance to the picture tbh

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  9. ram and his other 2 friends were visiting their hometown during their sem break. They noticed that there were rise in wild animal sightings at the park near the forest of the town and decided to do something about it.HE issued warning posters spreading awareness to not go near the park and posted it in the locality whatsapp group. They gathered at the park to enquire about the cause and found out the wire mesh down layed to avoid the trespassing of animals was worn out at one corner. he worked with his friends and temporarily fixed it and later on informed the authorities to seal it. He was satisfied with his efforts and enjoyed his vacation with his friends here after.


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  10. akshay was the police officer of his locality. it was the time of holi and he was given the task to monitor the crowd at the vishnu temple, which he took it with pride and starting working on it. He gathered his team and divided task accordingly.ON his rounds he noticed a small boy in the lap of his father, the small boy got injured from the crowd stomp. he calmed him down by giving him a candy and guided the family to the temple and ensured that the boy was treated later on. The father thanked him and akshay appreciated the efforts made by the team.

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