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Section 2 – Psychological
Tests
Word Association Test (WAT)
How the test is conducted
In this test, the candidates are shown 60 words one after the other and are
expected to make a short sentence using the word shown. The usage of the
word can be in any form. For example, the word ‘agree’ can be used as
agreeable, agreed, agreement, etc. Each word will appear for 15 seconds in
which you have to see the word and write a sentence. There will be a buzzer
to indicate that the word has changed. It is important to attempt at least 45 out
of 60 words.
Do not avoid negative words. Since there is a severe time constraint, you will
be unable to mask the responses and your natural self will invariably come
out. Hence, it is important to practice. An attempt has been made to provide
as many sets as possible for practice.
What Should You Avoid?
Idioms and phrases that lack the originality of your thoughts and
imagination.
Sentences that tend to preach. For example, ‘Don’t fight’, ‘One should
