Rules and Method of Word Association Test Formation ~ Psychology Test in SSB Interview
Word Association Test-
This is a normal test, which the
psychologist will conduct. The test includes exposing the students manually to
60 words, which are general in nature, with a suitable gap of 15 seconds to
form the sentences. The test is designed to check the practical intelligence of
the students. In this test, unlike TAT the stimulus is better defined than the
picture, suitable written. If you recall, constructing of sentences is an old
practice which we undergo in the primary level of schooling. The sentences
framed should be comprehensive, complete using the word effectively. Students
should include the word which has been shown by the assessor. In case of
omission of the specific words, utilizing its meaning in constructing of
sentence is advocated. Do not get involved in antonyms/ synonyms, which is not
required in the testing.
Construction of sentences does not
have any binding implications, and the sentences therefore should be framed
logically and meaningful in nature. Do not tie down yourself by certain
conditions and grammar; otherwise you will not be able to complete the
sentences. Day to day visuals and experiences can be incorporated, idioms,
phrases can be logically used and sermons and suggestion should be limited.
Using high sounding English can be avoided. Remember, do not create a complex
profile rather help the assessor and practical intelligence, keeping mind,
whatever you do in service Selection Board should be true and suiting your
personality rather than copying high profile students and landing you in stress
related situations. Now-a-days majority of students apply for Armed Forces
while working in call centers and BPO’s, whose English profile is much better
but expression is poor grammatically. Language is the instrument to access and
convey conveniently and constructively. The words and sentences have been
framed to help the students in applying their mind successfully.
Essentials
In the test a series of words are
shown to the candidate in tie sequence. After seeing the word the candidate is
required to write a sentence using that word directly or indirectly but
conveying the sense of the original word.
There are 60 words which are
selected on the basis of each factor of OLQ
contributing 15 words.
The words are of two types: (1) + ve,
(2) – ve.
For example Love and Hate
respectively.
The sentences are of two types,
i.e. Heavy Weight Sentences and Light Weight Sentence. The e.g. of these types
are as follows:
Students
(1)
He is a student of
Govt. High School (Light Weight).
(2)
He is and intelligent,
sincere, honest student (Heavy Weight).
Therefore
in this test a heavy weight, sentence is used not the light weight sentence is
used.
Rules of the Test
(1)
60 words ( +ve and –ve
)
(2)
Time: 15 sec/word (To
see the word and write the sentence).
When the
word is changed on the board, the psychologist on duty announces the word
“NEXT”.
Technique
Methods
for using + ve words:
TPSN Method: Third person Singular Number Method
Formula: A TPSN + OW + Other words
TPSN –
Third person singular number – 1st
OW –
original word - 1st
Other words 3rd onwards
TPSN –
she, a leader, an officer, an army officer, a manager, a scientist, a scholar,
a proof, a doctor, an engineer, a captain, a citizen, a brave, etc. (showing
leadership image).
A TPSN
can be qualified by a; prefix word of adjective like –good, efficient,
intelligent, honest.
Original
word: noun, adjective, adverb, and verb.
Beauty,
beautiful, beautifully, beautifying
Method 1
For example
(1)
Love
(1)
She loves her friend
as brothers and sisters.
TPSN OW
(2)
An army officer loves
his soldiers as his own brothers.
TPSN
OW
(3)
A scholar loves book t
enhance his knowledge.
(4)
A scientist loves
discoveries as his own creations.
(5)
A good captain loves
his prayers to win the matches.
(6)
A leader loves his
followers as his own supporters.
(2)
Accept
(1)
A good officer accepts his duties.
TPSN OW
(2)
A brave accepts challenges
of life boldly.
(3)
A good manager accepts
useful suggestions from his colleagues.
(4)
A good student accepts
learning from his teacher.
(5)
A scientist accepts
new discoveries to benefit mankind.
(6)
A good manage
(7)
A good engineer
accepts new project to benefits society.
(3)
Reward
(1)
A good army officer
rewards his soldiers for their bravery.
(2)
A captain rewards his
team-mates.
(3)
A good manager rewards
his workers for their excellent performance.
(4)
A principal rewards
students for high academic achievement.
(5)
A good scientist rewards
his fellow scientist for their new innovation.
(4)
Sacrifice
(1)
An army officer sacrifices
his life for the nation.
(2)
A good manager
sacrifices his personal comforts for the well-being of the organization.
(3)
He sacrifices his
personal interest to help others.
(4)
A scientist sacrifices
his entire times for the new inventions.
*Note: preferably select Role Play
Method.
This is copyright material taken from book published by Atlantic publication and written by Lt. Col Rajeev Devgan
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