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SSB: COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS

I have enumerated some common misconceptions about SSB to help my

students and other aspirants.

General

• Misconception: Don’t speak against the government’s policies.

• Fact: This is untrue. You should not hesitate to criticise policies or ac-
tions in accordance with what you feel is right or wrong.

• Misconception: It is a good quality to shout loudly and prevent oth-
ers from speaking in all discussions. It shows that you are assertive

and have the good quality of taking initiative.

• Facts: This behaviour shows that you are a dysfunctional member of a
group, selfish & insecure. Being polite and considerate are good qual-

ities, essential for team-work. That is how you should behave!

Psychology Tests

• Misconception: In TAT the main character should be of your age as

well as gender and also from a similar background.

• Fact: This is a stupid idea. If you are shown a village girl filling water

in an earthen pot from a river & you are an urban male then how can

you adhere to this advice? You should write a story about a rural girl

only.

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