Psychology

A Clinical Psychologist is trained to do therapy and assess mental health. They can use psychological methods like CBT, counselling, and behavioural therapy to treat emotional and psychological disorders - they cannot prescribe medicines.

A Psychiatrist is a medical practitioner (MBBS + MD Psychiatry) with the ability to prescribe psychiatric medication, and to treat severe mental illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or psychosis, using a medical treatment approach.

General Psychology includes aspects of human behavior, cognition and emotional development. You will find different branches like developmental, social and organizational psychology under this umbrella.
If you look at Clinical Psychology it is all about mental health, psychological disorders, assessments and therapies. It prepares you to work in clinical or therapeutic settings and help people manage their mental and emotional issues.

Current Affairs and GK part is equally important in Psychology entrance exams. With these types of questions, one can determine the candidate's awareness, personality, critical thinking, overall IQ, etc.

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Of course, Psychology is a subject for which courses are offered in various types. If you have passed Class 12 with the Arts or Commerce stream, you can opt for a BA, BA (Hons.), BVoc, or even a BBA in Psychology. If you really want to study Psychology, it is not mandatory to be a Science student. Psychology is a vast domain, and it does not apply only to Clinical Psychology.

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No, having Science in your Class 12 is not mandatory to sit in a Psychology entrance exam. Though it also depends on the course you're choosing. For example, if you want to opt for a Clinical Psychology course like a BSc in Clinical Psychology, the eligibility would change, and you would need to have Biology in Class 12.

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You'll find questions around topics like Principles of Psychology, Human Behavior, Personality, Cognitive Psychology, Research Methods & Statistics, etc. Psychology entrance exams are generally conducted in the MCQ format, where you'll get to choose the right option among the 4. All the best!

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