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withdrawals or by causing psychosomatic syndromes. Such types of ego which takes support from
defence mechanisms are negative mechanisms.
Not in all cases our reactions are seen and can be observed from outside. In many cases
reaction to situations are subtle, covert and are not outwardly manifested. Still in many cases,
reactions take place at emotional level only. Examine the response No. 6. It is an emotional
response, which is outwardly manifested. In many cases even the emotional responses cannot be
observed. They may not be intense enough.
It has also been frequently observed that people ‘freeze’ in case of extreme stress specially when it
comes suddenly and unexpectedly. Such process is again a natural mechanism to protect the physical
and psychological well being of a person.
Not dwelling further on the types of reactions, it may just be summarised that your reaction to
situation is to be examined thoroughly. Please see that your reaction to situations reflects on your
problem solving skill, emotional poise, stamina to absorb stress, social adjustment, motivation,
attitudes, consistency and a variety of personality factors. Situation reaction test must examine the ‘first
reaction’ only. First reaction is spontaneous and hence most valid. Well thought of debated and
measured reactions cannot be accepted as spontaneous reactions and hence may not truly reflect in your
personality.

Lesson 2

Structure of Situation Reaction Test

In situation (problems) are drawn from day to day life and candidates are required to record their
reactions as to ‘how they will feel, think and act’ in these situations. In all 60 situations are given and
to ensure that responses are natural and spontaneous, just 30 minutes are given to the candidates to
complete the test. Situations or problems are contained in a booklet. Candidate are required to read the
situations from the booklet and write their responses in the prescribed space in their answer-books.
Instructions for SRT—Following instructions are given by the psychologist before the test :—
● In this test you will find a number of situations (given in the booklet) to you. We want to know
how you will feel, think and act in these situations.
● There are no right or wrong answers to these situations. We are interested to know your responses
to these situations.
● Do not take too much time in thinking out the answers. Write freely that comes to your mind.
● Record your responses against relevant problem number in your answer booklet.
● There are sixty situations in the booklet and you will be given thirty minutes to complete your
answers. Try to finish all responses in the given time. A printed booklet containing 60 situations are
circulated to male candidates. These are to be solved within 30 minutes. A series of 60 situations
are being given as under.
Practice Booklets for Male Candidates—
Situation Reaction Test : I
(Do Not Open Till You Are Asked)
Instructions—
(1) There are 60 situations given in this booklet. You have to put yourself into the situation and
response accordingly.
(2) Answer all the 60 situations in 30 minutes in the space provided in the answer-sheet.
(3) If you have stuck up in a particular situation, proceed further without wasting time at one
particular situation as each situation is allotted 30 seconds time approx.