Welcome back to THE IAS COMPANION. Follow us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IASCompanion. Today, we will explore the concept of interest in psychology, a crucial construct that significantly impacts our behavior, motivation, and learning. Interest goes beyond mere curiosity, serving as a sustained preference that guides our attention and actions over time. In this lecture, we will define interest, examine its characteristics, and categorize its types. We'll also delve into the components that make up interest, the factors that influence its development, and the methods used to measure it. Understanding interest is essential for grasping how individuals become engaged with certain activities, how their preferences evolve, and how these interests shape their learning experiences and life choices. #UPSC #IASprep #civilserviceexam #IASexamination #IASaspirants #UPSCjourney #IASexam #civilservice #IASgoals #UPSC2024 #IAS2024 #civilservant #IAScoaching #aUPSCmotivation #IASmotivation #UPSCpreparation #IASpreparation #UPSCguide #IASguide #UPSCtips #IAS #UPSCbooks #IASbooks #UPSCexamstrategy #IASexamstrategy #UPSCmentorship #IASmentorship #UPSCcommunity #IAScommunity #UPSCpreparation #IASpreparation #UPSCguide #IASguide #UPSCtips #IAStips #UPSCbooks #IASbooks #UPSCexamstrategy #IASexamstrategy #UPSCmentorship #IASmentorship #UPSCcommunity #IAScommunity