GE 03: PYSCHOLOGY OF ADJUSTMENT
Guidelines for Group Discussion on 9 & 10 September 2025
Form groups of 5–6 students (avoid making groups only with your close friends).
Each student will get 1–3 minutes to speak.
These would be judged in GD.
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Communication skill
Confidence in interacting with the other group members
Open to others point of view and learnings
Flexibility in having an opinionated discussion
Leadership skills
Analytical abilities
Problem-solving skills and critical thinking
Time management skills
Your ability to make an objective decision
Social behaviour and common courtesy
Each group is required to share one topic, which will be added to the fish bowl
During the activity, these topics will be written on chits, and each group will have to pick
one. The topic on the chit will be their discussion topic.
This is the final list of the topics, please prepare on each topic for GD.
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how social media is encouraging self-isolation
Challenges in the digital age
Work from home or work from office which supports better adjustment.
Adjustment among peers - the biggest problem in teens
Role of childhood experience in adult life
Are people born with their personality, or does life shape it?
Adjustment in relationships family- friends and romantic relationship
Emotional intelligence in relationships
Is Competition Destroying Student Mental Health?
FORMAT
a structured quick-prep guide for each topic. keep these points handy so you can speak
confidently for 1–3 minutes.
1. How social media is encouraging self-isolation
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Positive Angle: Connects people virtually, creates communities, gives voice to the
unheard.
Negative Angle: Reduces real-life interactions, increases loneliness, screen addiction.
Critical Point: Balance is the key—using social media as a tool, not a substitute for
relationships.
2. Challenges in the digital age
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Major Challenges: Cybersecurity, data privacy, misinformation, job automation,
digital divide.
Opportunities: Access to information, remote learning, innovation in AI/tech.
Point to Stress: How society adapts to rapid technological change is more important
than tech itself.
3. Work from home vs. Work from office
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WFH Pros: Flexibility, saves commute time, better work–life balance.
WFH Cons: Isolation, blurred personal–professional boundary, distractions at home.
Office Pros: Team bonding, structured routine, easier collaboration.
Conclusion: Hybrid models may be the best adjustment strategy.
4. Adjustment among peers – biggest problem in teens
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Reasons: Peer pressure, identity crisis, comparison (social media), bullying.
Impact: Low self-esteem, anxiety, unhealthy coping mechanisms.
Solution: Emotional support, self-acceptance, open communication with peers/family.
5. Role of childhood experience in adult life
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Psychology Insight: Early attachment styles shape trust, relationships, and emotional
health.
Examples: Supportive childhood → resilience; traumatic childhood →
anxiety/depression.
Critical View: Childhood matters, but adults can still reshape life through therapy &
choices.
6. Are people born with personality, or does life shape
it?
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Nature vs. Nurture Debate:
o Genetics give temperament (introvert/extrovert tendencies).
o Experiences, culture, education shape behavior and personality growth.
Balanced View: Personality = 50% nature + 50% nurture.
7. Adjustment in relationships (family, friends,
romantic)
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Challenges: Expectations vs. reality, lack of communication, generational gaps.
Solutions: Empathy, respect, active listening, compromise.
GD Tip: Bring real-life examples (without being too personal).
8. Emotional intelligence in relationships
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Definition: Ability to understand, manage, and express emotions effectively.
Importance: Reduces conflicts, builds trust, improves problem-solving.
Workplace + Personal: EI is more important than IQ for long-term relationship
success.
9. Is Competition Destroying Student Mental Health?
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Yes Side: Stress, anxiety, comparison culture, suicides due to exam pressure.
No Side: Healthy competition builds resilience, prepares for real world, encourages
innovation.
Middle Path: Competition should be balanced with collaboration & well-being focus.
✅ Tips for GD:
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Start with a clear one-liner opening. (e.g., “Social media, though meant to connect
us, is ironically making many young people feel isolated.”)
Give 1–2 strong arguments + 1 example (personal observation, news, research).
Be open to others’ views – agree, disagree politely, or add on.
Watch time management – don’t speak too long, give space to others.
End with a balanced conclusion if given the chance.