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Sample Paper 1 Solution

PSYCHOLOGY (037)
Class XII Session 2023-24
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 70
General Instructions:
(i) All questions are compulsory except where internal choice has been given.
(ii) Question No. 1 -15 in Section A carry 1 mark each. You are expected to answer them as directed.
(iii)Question No. 16-21 in Section B are very short answer type-I questions carrying 2 marks each. Answer
to each question should not exceed 30 words.
(iv) Question No. 22-24 in Section C are short answer type-II questions carrying 3 marks each. Answer to
each question should not exceed 60 words.
(v) Question No. 25 - 28 in Section D are long answer type - I questions carrying 4 marks each. Answer
to each question should not exceed 120 words.
(vi) Question No. 29-30 in Section E are long answer type - II questions carrying 6 marks each. Answer to
each question should not exceed 200 words.
(vii)Question No. 31 – 34 in Section F are based on two cases given. Answer to each 1 mark question
should not exceed 20 words. Answer to each 2 marks question should not exceed 30 words.

Section A
1. Information processing approach to intelligence is
(a) Multiple Intelligences Theory
(b) Triarhic Theory
(c) One Factor Theory
(d) Two Factor Theory

2. Cluster or ideas regarding the characteristics of a specific groups is known as

(a) Progressive
(b) Stereotype
(c) Belief
(c) Attitude

3. The structure of Intellect Model was proposed by ________.

(a) Spearman (b) Thurstone
(c) Guilford (d) Thorndike

4. A Hierarchical Model of Intelligence consisting of abilities operating at two level was proposed by
_______.
(a) JP Guilford
(b) Charles Spearman
(c) Arthur Jensen
(d) Howard Garden
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5. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of the Reason (R)
Mark the correct option.
Assertion (A) Both problem-focused and emotion-focused coping are necessary when facing stressful
situations.
Reason (R) It is an active skill that reduces symptoms of stress and decreases the incidence of illnesses.
Codes
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion
(A)
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true

6. Name the therapy which encourages the client to act out fantasies about feelings and conflicts and can
also be used in group settings.
(a) Humo Therapy (b) Logo Therapy
(c) Client-centred Therapy (d) Gestalt Therapy

7. Burn-out is a psychological disorder that resulted from chronic workplace stress. Which among the
following are the signs of Burnout stress among the given ones?
I. Irritating
II. Over thinking
III. Chronic fatigue
IV. Hopelessness
Choose the correct option.
(a) I and II (b) II, and III
(c) I, III and IV (d) I and IV

8. Which among the following is one of the attributes/characteristics of Spatially Intelligent Person?
(a) Creative (b) Hard working
(c) Flexible (d) Efficient

9. Psychologists have found that there shall be consistency between attitudes and behaviour when the
(a) attitude is moderate and occupies a central place.
(b) person is unaware of her/his attitude.
(c) person has immense external pressure.
(d) person’s behaviour is not being evaluated by others.

10. Anshul came to Mumbai from Bihar’s small town. His parents were advised him to stay in a Bihari
colony where he can communicate and socialise well. Which type of identity Anshul will develop there?
(a) Family (b) Personal
(c) Organisational (d) Social

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11. The IQ range for individuals with mild intellectual deficiency is _______.
(a) 50-69 (b) 40-54
(c) 22-39 (d) Below 25

12. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of the Reason (R).
Mark the correct option.
Assertion (A) Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder experience profound difficulties in relating to
other people.
Reason (R) The two main features of ADHD are attention and hyperactivity-impulsivity.
Codes
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion
(A)
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true

13. Rajeshwar, a mathematics scholars, has a type of intelligence where he can think logically and critically.
He also engages in abstract reasoning and can manipulate symbols to solve mathematical problems. It is
called ______ Theory of Intelligence.
(a) Quantum- Mathematical
(b) Logical-Mathematical
(c) Laws of Mathematics
(d) Standard Logical-Quantum

14. Human beings are motivated by the desire for personal growth and self-actualisation, and an innate need
to grow emotionally. Which of them motivates human to come more self-actualisation?
I. Complex
II. Balanced
III. Smart
IV. Integrated
Choose the correct option.
(a) Only I (b) II and III
(c) I, III and IV (d) II, III and IV

15. In the following question, a statement of Assertion.(A) is followed by a statement of the Reason (R).
Mark the correct option.
Assertion (A) Consistency in behaviour, thought and emotion of an individual across situations and
across time periods characterises her/his personality.
Reason (R) A child who has feelings of inferiority needs to be treated differently from a child who less
self-confident.
Codes
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(A)
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true

Section B
16. How does messaging play a role in bringing about attitude change?

17. One day while driving home, Deb felt his heart beating rapidly, he started sweating profusely, and
even felt short of breath. He was so scared that he stopped the car and stepped out. Identify the type of
disorder he is suffering.

18. Raman is known for his ability to solve and sort out various problems using his past experiences
creatively. It is also reflected in creative performance. Name the skills persons like him, high on this
aspect and how quickly they find out solution in a given situation.


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Gautam is very sensitive about his feelings and emotions. He also controls his emotions and expressions
while dealing with self and others. Name the other two traits of Emotionally Intelligent Person.

19. Define panic disorder.

20. How several aspects of self, linked to the characteristic features of the culture?

21. What is linguistic intelligence?

Section C
22. Name the three factors that contributes to the treatment of psychological distress.

23. Sangeeta is someone, who is afraid to travel in a lift or climb to the tenth floor of a building, even she
refuse to enter a room she saw a lizard. Moreover she also unable to speak a word of a well-memorised
and rehearsed speech before an audience. What do we call such abnormal behaviour?

24. Om Prakash a Passport issuing officer is known as a corrupt and greedy government employee. He
treats people according to his/her capacity to pay him bribe to get their work done. When there is some
external pressure, he surprisingly works honestly.
Explain how consistency in behaviour, thought and emotion of an individual across situations and across
time periods characterises her/his personality.


o
Sandra, a 20 year old Medical student is described as kind, caring and loyal and prefers watching movies
and reading rather than going out to a party.

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Sandra works hard, studying Medicine at university and volunteers to help children with autism. What
types of characteristics and features she adhere?

Section D
25. Define any four Big Five Factors of Personality.

26. Identify the four significant features of attitude.

27. Kanika now the day stopped going to school and locked himself in a room and in case asking about
the issue he repeatedly states that she knows that she is going to fail in the term exams and someone is
constantly trying to let her down in future. Identify the kind of psychological trauma Kanika is going
through and how many types of stress people experiences?

28. Lovelen and Jadon are just briefed by their organisation to get enrolled to participate in the upcoming IQ
test Kohs Block Test, where a number of wooden blocks to be arranged by the candidates. How IQ test
is designed in Kohs Block Test?


o
Tina in her childhood mostly expressed her creativity through physical activities and in non-verbal
ways. In the later years, she fully developed her creativity through verbal modes too. How creativity can
be defined?

Section E
29. Write major kind of Psychotherapies. What are the principles of Humanistic Existential Theraphy based.


o
Define Psychotherapy. Write factors that are responsible for healing in Psychotherapy.

30. What is the meaning of group? Write five stages of group formation.


o
Describe influence of group on individual behaviour.

Section F

Read the case and answer the questions that follow.
Componential intelligence has three components, each serving a different function. First is the knowledge
acquisition component, which is responsible for learning and acquisition of the ways of doing things.
The second is the meta or a higher order component, which involves planning concerning what to do and
how to do. The third is the performance component, which involves actually doing things.
On the other hand, experiential or creative intelligence is involved in using past experiences creatively
to solve novel problems. It is reflected in creative performance. Persons high on this aspect integrate
different experiences in an original way to make new discoveries and inventions.

31. What do you understand by componential or analytical intelligence?

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32. Who proposed the Triarchic Theory of Intelligence? Explain with its basic components.

Read the case and answer the questions that follow.
Very often people who have been caught in a natural disaster (such as Tsunami) or have been victims
of bomb blasts by terrorists, or been in a serious accident or in a war-related situation, experience
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Its symptoms vary widely but may include recurrent dreams,
flashbacks, impaired concentration and emotional numbing.
Somatic symptom disorder involves a person having persistent body-related symptoms which may or
may not be related to any serious medical condition. People with this disorder tend to be overly pre-
occupied with their symptoms and they continually worry about their health and make frequent visits to
doctors. As a result, they experience significant distress and disturbances in their daily life.

33. What do you understand by the term ‘PTSD’? Cite some of the characteristics of it.

34. Describe the two types of disorder that includes in the somatic symptom and related disorders.

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Sample Paper 2 Solution

PSYCHOLOGY (037)
Class XII Session 2023-24
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 70
General Instructions:
(i) All questions are compulsory except where internal choice has been given.
(ii) Question No. 1 -15 in Section A carry 1 mark each. You are expected to answer them as directed.
(iii)Question No. 16-21 in Section B are very short answer type-I questions carrying 2 marks each. Answer
to each question should not exceed 30 words.
(iv) Question No. 22-24 in Section C are short answer type-II questions carrying 3 marks each. Answer to
each question should not exceed 60 words.
(v) Question No. 25 - 28 in Section D are long answer type - I questions carrying 4 marks each. Answer
to each question should not exceed 120 words.
(vi) Question No. 29-30 in Section E are long answer type - II questions carrying 6 marks each. Answer to
each question should not exceed 200 words.
(vii)Question No. 31 – 34 in Section F are based on two cases given. Answer to each 1 mark question
should not exceed 20 words. Answer to each 2 marks question should not exceed 30 words.

Section A
1. Suryakant Nayar, a trained Ayurveda Doctor lives in Kerala is known for his knowledge of ancient
medicines and always encourages people to opt for traditional methods of medicines and treatment, as
mentioned in `Charak Samhita’.
Identify which types of people are classified into it.
I. Vamdosha
II. Pittadosha
III. Vatadosha
IV. Kaphadosha Choose the correct option.
(a) I and II (b) II and III
(c) II, III and IV (d) II and IV

2. Mithu, a final year college student of Delhi University, is known as a ‘problem solver’ in her college.
She not only co-relates student’s emotions to her own thoughts but also helping them in taking right
decisions about courses and job placements. What traits do you think Mithu possess?
(a) Emotionally Intelligent Person
(b) Emotionally Creative Person
(c) Powerful Influential Person
(d) Socially Influential Person

3. Which among the following factors, provides the context for the learning of attitudes through the
processes?
I. Family and school environment
II. Reference groups
III. Personal experiences
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IV. People’s experiences

Choose the correct option.
(a) I and II (b) II and III
(c) I, II and III (d) II and IV

4. Logotheraphy is given by________.

(a) Victor Frankl (b) Sigmund Freud
(c) Ivan Pavloy (d) Carl Rogers

5. Ramya while facing a job interview, was asked numerous questions regarding her qualifications, likes
and dislikes, etc. She confidently gave answers regarding her qualities and skills and other characteristics.
The type of identity Ramya possesses is called________.
(a) Special Characteristic Identity (b) Confident Characteristic Identity
(c) Personal Identity (d) Subject Identity

6. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of the Reason (R).
Mark the correct choice.
Assertion (A) In systematic desensitisation client asked to think about the least anxiety-provoking
situations.
Reason (R) The client hence, learns to deal with fearful situations.
Codes
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion
(A)
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true

7. Name the Psychologist/Thinker who proposed the Two-step Theory.

(a) Sigmund Freud (b) Ivan Pavlov
(c) SM Mohsin (d) Fritz Heider

8. Which among the following is a dynamic situation-specific reaction to stress?

(a) Meeting (b) Coping
(c) Avoiding (d) Relieving

9. Hardik, a class 12th student from Modern School is such an all-rounder who is good in studies, sports
and also in dance. He has also 10 scientific innovation patents in his name. Which among the following
traits Hardik has as, suggested by the psychologists about ‘giftedness’ through the teachers’ point of
view?
I. High ability
II. High creativity
III. High commitment
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IV. High observation

Choose the correct option.
(a) I and II (b) II and III
(c) I, II and III (d) II and IV

10. A teacher influence students to develop a strong perference for a specific subject because of
I. Positive association between a teacher and a student.
II. Negative association between a teacher and a student.
III. Neutral association between a teacher and a student.
Codes
(a) I and II (b) II and III
(c) II only (d) I and III

11. Name the behaviour or skill that helps to communicate, clearly and confidently, our feelings, needs,
wants, and thoughts.
(a) Time management (b) Rational thinking
(c) Self-care (d) Assertiveness

12. Sam is 19-year old athletic built ambitious swimmer. He has been selected for upcoming Asian Games
and for that he is preparing hard. However his coach has found that Sam is bit distressed and not properly
taking food or sound sleep. What is the best therapy suitable for him?
(a) Humanistic-existential therapy (b) Psychoanalytical therapy
(c) Behaviour therapy (d) Cognitive therapy

13. Radhika, a middle aged housewife lost his son in the car accident. He was immensely attached to his
mother. Due to this trauma, Radhika started showing symptoms of delusion, and recalling years ago
events as like it happened in recent days. Identify the disorder.
(a) Schizophrenia disorder (b) Informal thought disorder
(c) Neurodevelopmental disorder (d) Depression disorder

14. Intellectual disability refers to below average intellectual functioning with an IQ of approximately_______.
(a) 30 or below (b) 50 or below
(c) 70 or below (d) 90 or below

15. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of the Reason (R).
Mark the correct choice.
Assertion (A) An intelligence test may be fully verbal, fully non-verbal or fully performance-based, or
it may consist of a mixture of items from each category.
Reason (R) Raven’s Progressive Matrices (RPM) Test is an example of a non-verbal test., Therefore,
non-verbal tests can be administered only to illiterate people.
Codes
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion
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(A)
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true

Section B
16. Rupam’s term-end exams are about to start. Being a studious person he has well prepared and attended
regular classes with good internal exams. However he is not able to properly sleep or take food on time
due to examination stress. How examination stress can be characterised?

17. Jaqueline is very open minded teenage girl. She loves party, outing and enjoys being at the centre of
attention among her peer group. Which personality characteristics associated with her?

18. What are the various approaches used to distinguish between normal and abnormal behaviour?

19. Technologically advanced societies adopt child rearing practices that foster skills of generalisation and
abstraction, speed, minimal moves and mental manipulation among children. What type of behaviour,
these societies promotes?

20. Omvati is considered as most obedient and traditionally well-mannered girl in remote village of Bihar.
She cares about her parents and grandparents. She is the one who does every household work along with
her mother. Why agricultural societies preserved tradition so well?


o
Sanam since her childhood is very kind towards animals, she particularly cares about her neighbourhood
street dogs and cats. Identify the psychological approach she interstates.

21. Write formation of Attitude.

Section C
22. How is Rational Emotive Therapy (RET) used in treating psychological disorders?

23. How Cognitive Behavioural Therapy locates the cause of psychological distress in irrational thoughts
and beliefs?


o
Identify the basic components of special relationship between the client and the therapist.

24. Raman shows variation in his behaviour. At times he is friendly and other times he becomes very shy
and introvert. Give reasons why his behaviour is not constant.

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Section D
25. What do you understand by Allport’s Trait Theory? How it acknowledged the influence of situations on
behaviour?

26. Joy, a hardworking content Editor is not feeling well due to prolonged office hours and immense pressure
from the peer coordinators. Due to this he started developing anxiety and exhaustion and fallen seriously
ill. Name and explain the psychological condition he is suffering with.


o
Samantha, a 28 years old IT Professional has completely hectic day throughout the weekdays. Despite of
the fact her neighbours get surprise as she never fails to go shopping or attend community club activities.
Identify and explain the personality of Samantha.

27. Farhan is a teacher in the nearby Anger Management Institute. With the batch of 150 students, he teaches
with live model examples. Even students are quite satisfied with his teaching methodology. One day
they learnt that his teacher has filed divorce petition against his . wife. Explain the attitude-behaviour
relationship.

28. Describe impact of alcohol.

Section E
29. What is PASS Model? How this model is comprised?


o
Are there cultural differences in the conceptualisation of intelligence? Also explain technological
intelligence.

30. What is Group polarisation? How it is related with Persuasive Arguments Theory?


o
What is Social loafing and why does it occurs?

Section F

Read the case and answer the questions that follow.
As in the case of other mental and physical characteristics, such variations can be attributed to the
complex interaction of heredity and environment. There is no disagreement that creativity is determined
by both heredity and environment. Limits of the creative potential are set by heredity, environmental
factors stimulate the development of creativity. How much of the creative potential can be realised,
when and in what specific form and direction is largely determined by environmental factors such
as motivation, commitment, family support, peer influences, training opportunities, etc. Although no
amount of training can transform an average person to the level of Tagore, Shakespeare, etc. but it is also
true that every individual can raise her/his level of creative potential beyond its present level.

31. What do you understand by creativity?

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32. Limits of the creative potential are set by heredity, environmental factors stimulate the development of
creativity. Explain.

Read the case and answer the questions that follow.
Schizophrenia is the descriptive term for a group of psychotic disorders in which personal, social and
occupational functioning deteriorate as a result of disturbed thought processes, strange perceptions,
unusual emotional states and motor abnormalities.
It is a debilitating disorder. The social and psychological costs of schizophrenia are tremendous, both
to patients as well as to their families and society. Symptoms of schizophrenia can be classified as
positive symptoms (i.e. excesses of thought, emotion, and behaviour), negative symptoms (i.e. deficits
of thought, emotion, and behaviour), and psychomotor symptoms.

33. What are delusions?

34. Explain two types of hallucinations.

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Sample Paper 3 Solution

PSYCHOLOGY (037)
Class XII Session 2023-24
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 70
General Instructions:
(i) All questions are compulsory except where internal choice has been given.
(ii) Question No. 1 -15 in Section A carry 1 mark each. You are expected to answer them as directed.
(iii)Question No. 16-21 in Section B are very short answer type-I questions carrying 2 marks each. Answer
to each question should not exceed 30 words.
(iv) Question No. 22-24 in Section C are short answer type-II questions carrying 3 marks each. Answer to
each question should not exceed 60 words.
(v) Question No. 25 - 28 in Section D are long answer type - I questions carrying 4 marks each. Answer
to each question should not exceed 120 words.
(vi) Question No. 29-30 in Section E are long answer type - II questions carrying 6 marks each. Answer to
each question should not exceed 200 words.
(vii)Question No. 31 – 34 in Section F are based on two cases given. Answer to each 1 mark question
should not exceed 20 words. Answer to each 2 marks question should not exceed 30 words.

Section A
1. This therapy focuses on the actions and thoughts of the client in the present. The past is relevant only to
the extent of understanding the origins of the faulty behaviour and thought patterns. Name the therapy
used by therapist in psychological studies.
I. Behaviour Therapy
II. Active Therapy
III. Integrative Therapy
IV. Clinical Therapy
Choose the correct option.
(a) Only I (b) II and III
(c) I, II and III (d) I, II and IV

2. Which among the following provides us necessary information that may be used to change, modify, or
strengthen certain aspects of self?
(a) Self-instruction (b) Self-reinforcement
(c) Observation of others’ behaviour (d) Observation of own behaviour

3. Which movement is given credit for the growth of a scientific attitude towards psychological disorders
in the eighteenth century?
(a) Psychological Movement (b) Reform Movement
(c) Infrastructural Development (d) Industrial Development

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4. Sumitra Devi, a 79 year old retired school teacher was facing several mental problems, such as she was
not able to recognise her own relatives and at times longer silences. However she was reluctant to visit
any psychiatrist out of shame, though after repeatedly insistence, she agreed to visit. Which among the
following is a component of Therapeutic relationship?
I. Conditional positive regard
II. Unconditional positive regard
III. Permanent in nature
IV. None of the above
Choose the correct option.
(a) I and II (b) II and III
(c) I, II and III (d) II and IV

5. Nishikanthas done his Masters Computer Science from IIT Kharagpur. Most of the time when people
asks for any help he proudly describes about himself how intelligent and hard-working he is and also
gives career guidance. What are the characteristics of personal identity?
I. Multiple similarity
II. Similar with others
III. Performance attributes
IV. Personal attributes
Choose the correct option.
(a) I and II (b) II and IV
(c) I, II and III (d) I, II and IV

6. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of the Reason (R).
Mark the correct choice.
Assertion (A) When you say, “I know who I am”, the self is being described as a knower as well as
something that can be known.
Reason (R) As a subject (actor) the self actively engages in the process of knowing itself. As an object
(consequence) the self gets observed and comes to be known.
Codes
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion
(A)
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true

7. Rubeena is considered poor in studies and her sports activities are also low. However her parents has
been told by the teachers that her success in life is not associated with______.
(a) Personality
(b) High Test Score
(c) Intelligence Test Score
(d) Cognitive Performance Test

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8. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of the Reason (R).
Mark the correct choice.
Assertion (A) Social behaviour is a necessary part of human life, and being social means much more
than merely being in the company of others.
Reason (R) Because of social influences, people form views, or attitudes about people, and about different
issues in life, that exist in the form of behavioural tendencies.
Codes
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion
(A)
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true

9. The most popular therapy across the world is the Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). The outcome and
effectiveness of CBT, is a short and efficacious treatment for a wide range of psychological disorders.
Name the approach that is adopted in the Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).
(a) Psychological (b) Bio-psychosocial
(c) Existential (d) Client-focussed

10. Vinita has 9-5 job in a multi-national company and two children to take care of. She passionately does
her job and also helps her kids in doing homework and practical. Now she feels and getting tired and
planning to do work from home. Name the stimulus event that disturbs and exceeds a person’s ability
to cope.
(a) Strength (b) Stress
(c) Strain (d) Disorder

11. Among the given options, the signs of stress includes_____and_____, which if left unresolved, might
have serious implications.
I. frequent and long sleep
II. lack of concentration
III. emotional stubbornness
IV. memory loss
Choose the correct option.
(a) I and II (b) II and III
(c) I, II and III (d) II and IV

12. Priyanka is considered as a gifted child who shown early signs of intellectual superiority since childhood,
she show larger attention span, good recognition memory, sensitivity to environmental changes, and
early appearance of language skills.
What type of traits a gifted child adhered with?
I. Advanced logical thinking
II. High level of intrinsic motivation
III. Solitary academic activities
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IV. Passive generalisation

Choose the correct option.
(a) I and II (b) II and III
(c) I, II and III (d) II and IV

13. Which among the following is one of the end resultant effect through the addictive meal behaviour?
(a) Hallucination (b) Obesity
(c) Phobia (d) Low BMI

14. The feature which refers to the number of attributes within a broader attitude is
(a) Valence (b) Multiplexity
(c) Centrality (d) Extremeness

15. The person may complain that an arm or a leg has become paralysed is sign of
(a) Dissociative disorder (b) Panic disorder
(c) Mood disorder (d) Conversion disorder

Section B
16. Explain the term ‘frustration’.

17. Explain the Binet-Simon Intelligence Scale, developed by Binet and Simon.

18. Karthik belongs to a merchant class family, who are basically into the export-import business. Karthik
has decided to become a content creator and convinced his family that he is going to earn handsoine
money out of it. Identify the method through which his personality trait can be understood.


o
Sheetal doesn’t like to eat healthy and nutritious food in her early age. Though she forcibly eaten due
to parental pressure but she also developed taste about many vegetables and milk product. Identify the
behaviour of her.

19. Explain the Bandura’s social learning theory.

20. What is attitude change?

21. Write about ‘Discrimination’.

Section C
22. Damini has visited to a psychiatrist for mental health checkup. She was quite satisfied with service and
assistance given by the therapist. Name and explain the therapy Damini is receiving.
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23. What is meant by word abnormal? Explain approached that have been used in distinguishing between
normal and abnormal behaviours.


o
What is autistic disorder? Also explain the difficulties faced by the children suffer with autistic disorder.

24. Parents of Natasha nowadays are insisting her daughter to visit a psychotherapist, though Natasha
not interested. Her parents ultimately convinced her by giving the detailed benefits of psychotherapy.
Explain the goal of psychotherapies in psychology.

Section D
25. Discuss cognitive dissonance component in attitude change process.
26. Explain the self-regulation theory. How it helps in mental health?


o
What type of person traits possessed by Type-A person in psychology?
27. Simranjeet a professional kick boxer has represented various clubs across the world. However she has
met with serious sports injuries during the match. Surprisingly she not only recovered but also started
preparing for next boxing match. Her doctors, coach and parents were surprised by her resilience.
What do you understand by resilience? Discuss.
28. Farhan’s parents has enrolled him into the pre-board exams counselling and meditation course into the
nearby locality, as they believed it will increase his emotional intelligence to cope up with exams. How
emotional intelligence is useful?

Section E
29. What is personality? Explain about cultural approach to personality.


o
John often feel anxious, moody, touchy and restless. He quickly loses control. He went to Psychology
clinic in order to diagnose his condition, psychologist performed a test. The result further showed that
John has scored high on psychoticism dimension that tends to be hostile, egocentric, and antisocial. What
does it mean? Which test did the psychologist performed to determine the psychoticism dimension?

30. What is the focus of group behaviour in psychology? Describe various conditions for the formation of
group.


o
Analyse in-group and out-group in social psychology.

Section F

Read the case and answer the questions that follow.
A general feature of most of the creativity tests is that they are open-ended. They permit the person to
think of different answers to the questions or problems in terms of her/his experiences, whatever these
may have been. These help the individual to go in different directions.
There are no specified answers to questions or problems in creativity tests. Therefore, there is freedom
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to use one’s imagination and express it in original ways.

Creativity tests involve divergent thinking and assess such abilities as ability to produce a variety of
ideas, i.e. ideas which are off-the-beaten track, ability to see new relationships between seemingly
unrelated things, ability to guess causes and consequences, ability to put things in a new context, etc.

31. Why creative tests were introduced in psychological studies?

32. Does creativity tests measure Intelligence Quotient (IQ)?

Read the case and answer the questions that follow.
Personality disorders are mental illnesses that share several unique qualities. They contain symptoms
that are enduring and play a major role in most, sometimes all, aspects of the person’s life. While many
disorders vary in terms of symptom presence and intensity, personality disorders usually remain constant.
The psychodynamic theory regards human behaviour to be determined by underlying psychological
influences that usually are unconscious.
These influences (also called forces) are dynamic the relationship between them gives rise to behaviour.
Abnormal symptoms are created when conflicts arise in this relationship. This theory states that
all behaviour is determined by childhood events and past experience. Treatment then consists of
psychoanalysis, which involves bringing into conscious awareness the traumatic childhood conflicts
that have been repressed, and resulting in resolution.

33. Name the traits of behavioural model of Psychopathology has suggested about Phobias.

34. Explain maladaptive thoughts or behaviour.

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PSYCHOLOGY (037)
Class XII Session 2023-24
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 70
General Instructions:
(i) All questions are compulsory except where internal choice has been given.
(ii) Question No. 1 -15 in Section A carry 1 mark each. You are expected to answer them as directed.
(iii)Question No. 16-21 in Section B are very short answer type-I questions carrying 2 marks each. Answer
to each question should not exceed 30 words.
(iv) Question No. 22-24 in Section C are short answer type-II questions carrying 3 marks each. Answer to
each question should not exceed 60 words.
(v) Question No. 25 - 28 in Section D are long answer type - I questions carrying 4 marks each. Answer
to each question should not exceed 120 words.
(vi) Question No. 29-30 in Section E are long answer type - II questions carrying 6 marks each. Answer to
each question should not exceed 200 words.
(vii)Question No. 31 – 34 in Section F are based on two cases given. Answer to each 1 mark question
should not exceed 20 words. Answer to each 2 marks question should not exceed 30 words.

Section A
1. Lena transformed from being a rambunctious and disorganised person to a stable and sensible individual.
She achieved this by implementing specific changes within herself. What is the most effective method
for bringing about drastic changes in centain aspects of oneself ?
(a) Observation of own behaviour
(b) Self-instruction
(c) Observation of other’s behaviour
(d) Self-reinforcement

2. The mental exhaustion appears in the form of irritability, anxiety, feelings of helplessness and
hopelessness. This state of physical, emotional and psychological exhaustion is called _______.
(a) hassle (b) burnout
(c) stress (d) disorder

3. Tendency of respondent to endorse items in a socially desirable manner is known as

(a) Acquiescence (b) Self-report
(c) Social desirable (d) Halo effect

4. ______ is an exceptional general ability shown in superior performance in a wide variety of areas.
(a) Talent (b) Intelligence
(c) Creativity (d) Giftedness

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5. A person’s existence is marked by successive changes from the past to the present and it is through
consciousness and the mediation of memory that a person can cement together these different stages of
existence to constitute. What is it called?
(a) Psychological identity (b) Social identity
(c) Evolutionary identity (d) Personal identity

6. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of the Reason (R).
Mark the correct option.
Assertion (A) Adults who are planning to buy a laptop are more convinced by a computer engineer who
points out the special features of a laptop, than they would be by a school child who might give the same
information.
Reason (R) Attitudes will not change when the amount of information that is given about the topic is
just enough.
Codes
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion
(A)
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true

7. Siddhartha is just 7 years old but he has extremely good hand writing and his teachers told his parents
in PTM that there is good chance that Siddhartha shall become a good writer in future. What sort of trait
demonstrated by Siddhartha here?
(a) Aptitude (b) Personality
(c) Attitude (d) Intelligence

8. Who emphasised psychological conflict and disturbed interpersonal relationships as causes of

psychological disorders?
(a) Garry Froster
(b) Johann Weyer
(c) Sigmund Freud
(d) Joseph Ampoule

9. The aim of the treatment is to extinguish or eliminate the faulty behaviours and substitute them with
adaptive behaviour patterns. Name the methodologies by which the therapist does this.
I. Antecedent operations
II. Bulk operations
III. Intellectual operations
IV. Consequent operations
Choose the correct option.
(a) I and II (b) II and III
(c) I, II and III (d) I and IV

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10. Rahman being in England was raised through Western education. He was gifted with good recognition
memory and early appearance of language skills. Identified the traits of a gifted child among the following.
I. High in intrinsic motivation
II. Solitary academic activities
III. Advanced logical thinking
IV. Leadership intelligence
Choose the correct option.
(a) I and II (b) II and III
(c) I, II and III (d) II and IV

11. Sridhar and his colleagues were shortlisted in their office for a random skills test to predict what an
individual will be able to do if given proper environment and training.
What shall that test would be called?
(a) Individual Behaviour Test
(b) Organisational Behaviour Test
(c) Qualitative-Quantitative Test
(d) Aptitude Test

12. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of the Reason (R).
Mark the correct option.
Assertion (A) The message is the information that is presented in order to bring about an attitude change.
Reason (R) Source credibility and attractiveness are two features that affect attitude change.
Codes
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion
(A)
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true

13. Identify the disorder, where an individual gets irrational fears related to specific objects, interactions
with people and also fear of situations.
(a) Generalised Anxiety Disorder (b) Specific Phobia
(c) Panic Phobia (d) Mental Anxiety Disorder

14. Rohan and her wife visited North-Eastern States in winter vacation. Unfortunately, he lost her wife due
to sudden heart failure. After returning to Delhi, he fallen ill and started behaving abnormally. When he
visited a psychotherapist, he was found grappled with the feelings of frustration and depression. How
psychotherapists treat patients like Rohan?
(a) Through Medical Treatment
(b) Through Behaviour Pattern
(c) Through Medical Trauma
(d) Through Prolonged Medicinal Treatment
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15. ________ personality seem to possess low motivation, are patient and feel they have a lot of time and
little work.
(a) Type-A (b) Type-B
(c) Type-C (d) Type-D

Section B
16. Which is the structural unit of personality according to many behaviourists?

17. Samarth is considered as an average boy in his class. Though he managed to pass with fair marks but
this year he ranked in the bottom. His mother found him locked inside the room and crying. Name the
psychological disorder he is suffering.

18. What is Oedipus Complex.

19. Jaspreet, a sports trainer in Gymnastics, everyday train children in the nearby sports complex. He not
only train but himself first demonstrates each steps to every aspirants. Identify and define the Jaspreet’s
personality.

20. What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?

21. What are the common signs of stress?

o
What are life skills?

Section C
22. One of the biggest disadvantage of metropolitan cities is mental disorder among the various age group.
As like the case of Jahnvi, a junior advocate working in the Legal firm. She was smart and does her job
efficiently. Due to frequent dealing with criminal cases, she was diagnosed with depression. Identify the
symptoms associated with depression and mania.

23. Explain yoga and meditation as Alternative Therapies.

24. Explain unconditional positive regards for others in the context of counselling.


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Explain negative reinforcement and positive reinforcement for behaviour modification.

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Section D
25. Rehana is always worried about her children’s future. Due to family pressure to have a boy child, she
became mother of six girls. Her in-laws always taunts her and don’t treat her equally in the family. She
remains in the great stress all day long. Explain the psychological meaning and process of stress.

26. What do you understand by psychometric and information-processing approaches approach?

27. Explain Allport’s Self-report measures in assessment of personality.

28. Define mental retardation. What are its features?

o
Write features of emotionally intelligent person.
Section E
29. Describe attitudes and write about formation of attitudes.


o
Identify the factors that affect the attitude formation.

30. Who discovered the process of groupthink? Also discuss about the process of groupthink.


o
Explain the polarisation processes in groups. Why polarisation occur?

Section F

Read the case and answer the questions that follow.
Gary is a 19-year-old who withdrew from college after experiencing a manic episode during which
he was brought to the attention of the Campus Police. He had changed his stream from engineering to
philosophy. He spends his nights on phone, talking to his friends about life and reality. He had been
convinced about the importance of his ideas, stating frequently that he was more learned and advanced
than all his professors.
He also increased a number of high-risk behaviours - drinking and engaging in sexual relations in a way
that was unlike his previous history. At the present time, he has returned home and has been placed on a
mood stabiliser (after a period of time on an antipsychotic), and his psychiatrist is requesting adjunctive
psychotherapy for his disorder. The patient’s parents are somewhat shocked by the diagnosis, but they
acknowledge that Gary had early problems with anxiety during pre-adolescence, followed by some
periods of withdrawal and depression during his adolescence. His parents are eager to be involved in
treatment, if appropriate.

31. Identify the disorder with which Gary has been diagnosed.

32. What is Bipolar disorder? Mention few symptoms of it.

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Read the case and answer the questions that. follow.

On the one hand are the gifted and creative persons. On the other hand, there are children who face
enormous difficulty in learning even very simple skills. Those children who show intellectual deficiency
are termed as ‘intellectually disabled’. As a group, there is wide variation among the intellectually
disabled. The American Association on Mental Deficiency (AAMD) views intellectual disability as
“significantly sub-average general intellectual functioning existing concurrently with deficits in adaptive
behaviour and manifested during the developmental period”. Individuals who are categorised as having
intellectual disability show significant variation in their abilities, ranging from those who can be taught
to work and function with special attention, to those who cannot be trained and require institutional care
throughout their lives.

33. What symptoms are associated with intellectual disability disorder?

34. Explain intellectual giftedness.

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PSYCHOLOGY (037)
Class XII Session 2023-24
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 70
General Instructions:
(i) All questions are compulsory except where internal choice has been given.
(ii) Question No. 1 -15 in Section A carry 1 mark each. You are expected to answer them as directed.
(iii)Question No. 16-21 in Section B are very short answer type-I questions carrying 2 marks each. Answer
to each question should not exceed 30 words.
(iv) Question No. 22-24 in Section C are short answer type-II questions carrying 3 marks each. Answer to
each question should not exceed 60 words.
(v) Question No. 25 - 28 in Section D are long answer type - I questions carrying 4 marks each. Answer
to each question should not exceed 120 words.
(vi) Question No. 29-30 in Section E are long answer type - II questions carrying 6 marks each. Answer to
each question should not exceed 200 words.
(vii)Question No. 31 – 34 in Section F are based on two cases given. Answer to each 1 mark question
should not exceed 20 words. Answer to each 2 marks question should not exceed 30 words.

Section A
1. According to the psychological studies, which among the following factors influences attitude formation?
I. Family and school environment
II. Reference groups
III. Social experiences
IV. Clinical related influences
Choose the correct option.
(a) I and II (b) II and III
(c) I, II and III (d) II and IV

2. A group of people start a tree plantation campaign as a part of ‘Green Environment’ Movement. Based
on sufficient information about the environment, your view towards a green environment is positive.
What do we call this positivity?
I. Cognitive
II. E-Component
III. C-Component
IV. Non-Evaluate Aspect
Choose the correct option.
(a) I and II (b) II and III
(c) I and III (d) II and IV

3. Which psychologist believed that there is a common structure on which people differ from each other?
(a) Gordon Allport (b) Raymond Cattell
(c) Sigmund Freud (d) HJ Eysenck

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4. Tendency of respondent to endorse items in a social desirable manner is known as

(a) Acquiescence
(b) Self-report
(c) Social desirability
(d) Halo effect

5. Kiran nowadays suffer from stress including mood swings, and shows erratic behaviour with family and
friends.
In career path, she has decreasing confidence and self-esteem. These effects are called as______.
(a) psychological effects
(b) workload burden effects
(c) emotional effects
(d) medical disorder effects

6. According to _______ method, unwanted behaviour can be reduced and wanted behaviour can be
increased simultaneously.
(a) Differential Reinforcement
(b) Differential Enforcement
(c) Reciprocal Inhibition
(d) Positive Modelling

7. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of the Reason (R).
Mark the correct choice.
Assertion (A) An individual intelligence test is one which can be administered to one person at a time.
A group intelligence test can be administered to several persons simultaneously.
Reason (R) Individual tests allow people to answer orally or in a written form or manipulate objects
as per the tester’s instructions. Group tests generally seek written answers usually in a multiple-choice
format.
Codes
(a) Both Assertion (A) and, Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion
(A)
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true

8. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of the Reason (R).
Mark the correct choice.
Assertion (A) Changes, both big and small, sudden and gradual doesn’t affect our life from the moment
we are born.
Reason (R) Frustration results from the blocking of needs and motives by something or someone that
hinders us from achieving a desired goal.
Codes
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(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion
(A)
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true

9. Rama and Garima are sisters and are equally good at studies in school. Their behaviour, likes and
dislikes are also quite similar. It becomes at times difficult for their people to distinguish between the
two. How do psychologists determine individual personalities and traits?
(a) Trait Approach
(b) Type Approach
(c) Personality Approach
(d) Post-Freudian Approach

10. Which umbrella term is used to describe the physical environmental and social cause of stress?
(a) Triggers (b) Stressors
(c) Distress (d) None of these

11. A diathesis can best be described as a

(a) proximal necessary cause (b) sufficient cause
(c) contributory cause (d) proximal causal factor

12. A person may smoke to decrease anxiety, may indulge in other activities such as eating, or be unable
to concentrate for long hours on her/his study because of the anxiety. Name the procedure by which a
person can get rid of anxiety.
(a) Meditative procedure
(b) Psychoanalytical procedure
(c) Relaxation procedure
(d) Rehabilitation procedure

13. Shyam, a 25 year old man is suffering from tobacco and alcohol addiction, though he wants to leave
these substance in the past but could not successful. His mother has decided to treat his son at Rishikesh
through alternative therapies. Identify among the following which are considered as alternative therapies.
I. Constant observation and medical therapy
II. Yoga and meditation
III. Clinical treatment and drug healing
IV. Acupuncture and herbal remedies
Choose the correct option
(a) I and II (b) II and III
(c) I, II and III (d) II and IV

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14. Who among the following psychologists have suggested that an intelligent individual not only adapts to
the environment, but also actively modifies or shape it?
I. Gardner
II. Sternberg
III. Carl Jung
IV. Guilford Choose the correct option.
(a) I and II (b) II and HI
(c) I and III (d) II and IV

15. Holmes and Rahe developed a life event measure of stress. A measure of stressful life events based on
the scale known as the Presumptive Stressful Life Events Scale. It has been developed for the Indian
population by Singh, Kaur and Kaur. How many life changes are mentioned in this?
(a) Fifty-one life changes
(b) Sixty-one life changes
(c) Seventy-one life changes
(d) Eighty-one life changes

Section B
16. Chandan is a joyful guy who has positive attitude towards human beings. He also assist and teach
illiterate people in his colony. What we call this attitude?

17. In the final year of University exams, Gopi failed in two subjects. Due to this, many friends of her started
distancing from her. She started losing her confidence as well. From which psychological problem he is
going through?


o
Neeru is such a smart girl, who requires very few command to fulfiPher daily tasks, whether it is home
or office. What are the characteristics of her personality?

18. State any two features of Rorschach Inkblot Test.

19. Kamath is known as the most dominant person in his office. He always gives suggestions and opinions
in every matter. Identify and define the method through which he can be evaluated.

20. What do you understand by Bipolar mood disorders or Manic-depressive disorders?

21. Explain the term anorexia nervosa.

Section C
22. Define Aaron Beck’s theory of psychological distress characterised by anxiety or depression.

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23. How is behaviour therapy used to treat phobia?

o
What do you understand by psychological distress as per behaviour therapy? Describe any one
behavioural therapy.

24. Kenneth has decided to visit Serengeti National Park during her summer vacation. He is someone who
doesn’t like to experience natural beauty through TV. Which type of personality he has according to the
Five-Factor Model of Personality? Describe it.

Section D
25. Give the major four characteristics of emotionally intelligent persons.


o
Describe the relationship between creativity with intelligence.

26. What are delusions? State their types.

27. Ruhani and Suhani are two sisters, who studied in the same school and also joined in the similar IT
Professional sector. However, both have different nature and future goals in life. How psychologists
define such different personalities through type and trait approaches?

28. Among the four dominant features of attitude, which attitude is the most significant one?

Section E
29. Describe different strategy of coping with stress.


o
Write the impacts of stress on psychological functioning.

30. What do you understand by group behaviour in psychology and why do people join groups?


o
Describe the elements of group structure.

Section F

Read the case and answer the questions that follow.
Intelligence tests can be culture-fair or culture-biased. Many intelligence tests show a bias to the culture
in which they are developed. Tests developed in America and Europe represent an urban and middle
class cultural ethos.
Hence, educated middle class white subjects generally perform well on those tests. The items do not
respect the cultural perspectives of Asia and Africa. The norms for these tests are also drawn from
Western cultural groups.
It is nearly impossible to design a test that can be applied equally meaningfully in all cultures.

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Psychologists have tried to develop tests that are culture-fair or culturally appropriate, Le. one that does
not discriminate against individuals belonging to different cultures. In such tests, items are constructed
in a manner that they assess experiences common to all cultures or have questions in which language
usage is not required.

31. Who developed Cultural-Fair Test?

32. Why it is impossible to design a test that can be applied meaningfully in all cultures?

Read the case and answer the questions that follow.
One of the most widely prevalent and recognised of all mental disorders is depression. Depression covers
a variety of negative moods and behavioural changes. Depression can refer to a symptom or a disorder.
In day-to-day life, we often use the term depression to refer to normal feelings after a significant loss,
such as the break-up of a relationship, or the failure to attain a significant goal.
Major depressive disorder is defined as a period of depressed mood and/or loss of interest or pleasure in
most activities, together with other symptoms which may include change in body weight, constant sleep
problems, tiredness, inability to think clearly, agitation, greatly slowed behaviour, and thoughts of death
and suicide.
Other symptoms include excessive guilt or feelings of worthlessness.

33. How can we define mental disorder?

34. What are the causes of depressive disorder?

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PSYCHOLOGY (037)
Class XII Session 2023-24
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 70
General Instructions:
(i) All questions are compulsory except where internal choice has been given.
(ii) Question No. 1 -15 in Section A carry 1 mark each. You are expected to answer them as directed.
(iii)Question No. 16-21 in Section B are very short answer type-I questions carrying 2 marks each. Answer
to each question should not exceed 30 words.
(iv) Question No. 22-24 in Section C are short answer type-II questions carrying 3 marks each. Answer to
each question should not exceed 60 words.
(v) Question No. 25 - 28 in Section D are long answer type - I questions carrying 4 marks each. Answer
to each question should not exceed 120 words.
(vi) Question No. 29-30 in Section E are long answer type - II questions carrying 6 marks each. Answer to
each question should not exceed 200 words.
(vii)Question No. 31 – 34 in Section F are based on two cases given. Answer to each 1 mark question
should not exceed 20 words. Answer to each 2 marks question should not exceed 30 words.

Section A
1. Hetal has re-joined her previous job after consecutively remaining unsuccessful in Civil Service
Examination. Though in her current job, she was handsomely paid and various perks were included in
it, she was feeling psychological distress, feelings of loneliness and alienation. Suggest the best mode
of therapy for Hetal.
(a) Behaviour Therapy
(b) Cognitive Therapy
(c) Psychoanalytical Therapy
(d) Humanistic-Existential Therapy

2. RET has been proposed by _______.

(a) Abraham Maslow
(b) Albert Ellis
(c) Aaron Beck
(d) Carl Rogers

3. Depression cases are fast increasing in India with over 5 crore people suffering from the disorder, the
highest in South-East Asia and Western Pacific region, which includes China, according to WHO. Which
among the following is/are disposing factors towards Depression?
I. Feelings of sadness, tearfulness or hopelessness
II. Angry outbursts
III. Irritability or frustration
IV. Violent attitude

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Choose the correct option.

(a) I and II (b) II and III
(c) I, II and III (d) I, II, III and IV

4. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of the Reason (R).
Mark the correct option.
Assertion (A) The basis of meaning making is a person’s quest for finding the spiritual truth of one’s
existence.
Reason (R) Therefore Frankl emphasised the role of spiritual anxieties in leading to meaninglessness.
Codes
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion
(A)
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true

5. _______is the disorder where people eats large amounts of food with a loss of control over the eating
and then trying to get rid of the extra calories in an unhealthy way.
(a) Anorexia nervosa (b) Alnexianervosa
(c) Bulimia nervosa (d) Binge eating

6. Shrishti is elder daughter of Gupta family. She is considered as the most introvert person in the family
who doesn’t mix up with people and loves to remain busy in her own projects and studies. She doesn’t
even has any specific likes for food. Which among the following are introversion personality traits?
I. Impulsive
II. Solitary reserve
III. Socially withdrawn
IV. Cautious and passive
Choose the correct option.
(a) I and II (b) II and III
(c) II, III and IV (d) II and IV

7. Which among the following is a dynamic developmental process that is meant to the maintenance of
positive adjustment under challenging life conditions?
(a) Positive attribute (b) Resilience
(c) Free spirit (d) Relaxation spirit

8. Amit in his younger age was quite fond of the company of girls and also was the member of several clubs
where he used to spend his quality time. However over the period of time he tilted towards religious
activities and became involved in various charitable work. Which among the following the behaviour
change occurred in Amit?
(a) Religious formation (b) Social formation
(c) Reaction formation (d) Identity formation
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9. Name the behaviour or skill that have a positive effect on reducing tension, anxiety and depression.
(a) Physical exercise (b) Social alienation
(c) Emotional support (d) Mental support

10. In the ______ stage, the parasympathetic nervous system calls for more cautious use of the body’s
resources.
(a) alarm reaction
(b) resistance
(c) exhaustion
(d) adaptation

11. Which among the following adopts a bio-psychosocial approach to the delineation of psychopathology?
(a) Alternative Therapy
(b) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
(c) Humanistic Therapy
(d) Therapeutic Alliance

12. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of the Reason (R).
Mark the correct option.
Assertion (A) Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory of intelligence represents the information-processing
approach to understand intelligence.
Reason (R) According to this model, intellectual activity involves the interdependent functioning of
three neurological systems, called the functional units of brain.
Codes
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion
(A)
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true

13. Rudra, a final year commerce student was arrested by local police in the theft and forgery case. His
neighbours were quite surprised as Rudra generally has characteristics of nice and decent behaviour who
always used to speak softly with others. Identify the factors which brings consistency between attitudes
and behaviour.
I. Strong attitude that occupies in the central position
II. No external pressure
III. No group pressure
IV. Loosely observed Person’s Behaviour-Attitude
Choose the correct option.
(a) I and II (b) II and III
(c) I, II and III (d) II and IV

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14. There is a buzz in the Govindpuri locality that Radhemma has acquired some para-normal power and
can directly establish communications with dead people and spirits. In psychological terms, Radhemma
is suffering with Auditory hallucination which also known as ________ hallucination.
(a) Second person (b) Third person
(c) Somatic (d) Visual

15. Name the Psychologist/Thinker who experimented the prejudices and attitude-behaviour relationship
survey by American towards Chinese.
(a) Abraham Maslow (b) Joseph E. McGrath
(c) Richard LaPiere (d) B F Skinner

Section B
16. What do you understand by Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ)?

17. Tanya is always does some unique activities to get herself physically and mentally fit every day. Why is
creative visualisation important in physical fitness?

18. Vaani is not just smartest girl but also requires less command by her teachers and parents to accomplish
any given tasks. She analyse problems and arrives at solutions quickly. Identify the type of intelligence
Vaani has.

19. Maniamma, a 69 year old lady mother of 5 children lives in the remote village of Karnataka. She
generally lives alone when her children come to meet her, she becomes more cheerful. However her
grandson Puliyaar has discovered strange behavioural changes in her in taking minor decisions. The
family decided to treat her and took her with them. Mention the best possible test Maniamma requires.

20. What do you know about centrality?

o
In which stage a male child experiences the Oedipus complex?

21. Define alogia.

Section C
22. What are the major causes of eating disorders?

23. Bharti was suffering from some mental health related issues. Her Doctor although treated well but
leaked her vital information and private chats which was communicated between the two. What do you
understand by ethics in psychotherapy?


o
Joy, a 23 year old civil services aspirant was feeling extremely low and distraught after his father’s
demise due to cardiac arrest. His elder sister taken him to a psychiatrist for his mental health diagnosis.
Explain the therapy which is best suited for joy to overcome/fight with this trauma.
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24. Ankit rarely does his homework regularly. Her mother promised him to prepare his favourite dish
whenever he does homework at the designated time. Identify the reinforcement given by Ankit’s mother?
How does it benefit the Ankit?

Section D
25. Seema Rajput, a Hindi literature teacher is quite famous in her school. Many students simply opted
Hindi as a subject over other MIL subject because of her attraction and soft spoken skills. What would
you name this attitude formation? Explain it.


o
Priyanka was fond of junk food and ate it too often. However, she always felt guilty as she knew junk
food was harmful for her health and wanted to give it up. Explain the process that will lead to change in
her attitude.

26. Explain the knowledge base in PASS Model of Intelligence.

27. Sandeep and his friends has planned a hiking plan in Nanda Devi Mountains in Uttarakhand. Among
them, Mukesh Thapa, a local person to that region insisted to lead the troop, as he was acquainted with
the climate and terrain. Identify and explain the type of Mukesh Thapa’s personality in psychology.

28. Describe the link between positive thinking and positive attitude in personality trait.

Section E
29. How skills of life are supportive in life challenges ?


o
Describe the reasons for good health and well-being.

30. Describe in-group and out-group bias in social psychology.

o
Explain the major characteristics of group formation.

Section F

Read the case and answer the questions that follow.
The Humanistic-Existential model focuses on broader aspects of human existence. Humanists believe that
human beings are born with a natural tendency to be friendly, cooperative and constructive, and are driven
to self-actualise, i.e. to fulfil this potential for goodness and growth. Whereas Existentialists believe that
from birth we have total freedom to give meaning to our existence or to avoid that responsibility. Those
who shirk from this responsibility would live empty, inauthentic and dysfunctional lives. In addition to
the biological and psychosocial factors, socio-cultural factors such as war and violence, group prejudice
and discrimination, economic and employment problems, and rapid social change, put stress on most of
us and can also lead to psychological problems in some individuals.

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31. How Humanistic-Existential model is useful in the study of human behaviour?

32. Why self-actualisation is necessary according to Humanistic-Existential theory?

Read the case and answer the questions that follow.
Technologically advanced societies adopt child rearing practices that foster skills of generalisation and
abstraction, speed, minimal moves, and mental manipulation among children. These societies promote
a type of behaviour, which can be called technological intelligence. In these societies, persons are well-
versed in skills of attention, observation, analysis, performance, speed and achievement orientation.
Intelligence tests developed in western cultures look precisely for these skills in an individual.

33. What is technology intelligence?

34. Why technological intelligence is not so valued in many Asian and African societies?


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Sample Paper 7 Solution

PSYCHOLOGY (037)
Class XII Session 2023-24
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 70
General Instructions:
(i) All questions are compulsory except where internal choice has been given.
(ii) Question No. 1 -15 in Section A carry 1 mark each. You are expected to answer them as directed.
(iii)Question No. 16-21 in Section B are very short answer type-I questions carrying 2 marks each. Answer
to each question should not exceed 30 words.
(iv) Question No. 22-24 in Section C are short answer type-II questions carrying 3 marks each. Answer to
each question should not exceed 60 words.
(v) Question No. 25 - 28 in Section D are long answer type - I questions carrying 4 marks each. Answer
to each question should not exceed 120 words.
(vi) Question No. 29-30 in Section E are long answer type - II questions carrying 6 marks each. Answer to
each question should not exceed 200 words.
(vii)Question No. 31 – 34 in Section F are based on two cases given. Answer to each 1 mark question
should not exceed 20 words. Answer to each 2 marks question should not exceed 30 words.

Section A
1. Find out the pathogens of stresses person in the given pairs.
I. Poor nutritional habits
II. Smoking and alcohol abuse
III. Longer durational sleep
IV. Hallucination
Choose the correct option.
(a) I and II (b) II and III
(c) I, II and III (d) II and IV

2. Which of the following is true about Gestalt therapy in psychological studies?

I. Gestalt is a German word which means whole.
II. This therapy was given by Freiderick (Fritz) Penis together with his wife Laura Perls.
III. The goal of this therapy is to increase an individual’s self-awareness and self-acceptance.
IV. This therapy cannot be used in group settings.
Choose the correct option.
(a) I and II (b) II and III
(c) I, II and III (d) II and IV

3. Premsagar was taught skills such as candle making, paper bag making and weaving to help him to form
a work discipline. This is known as_______.
(a) Positive reinforcement (b) Occupational therapy
(c) Alternative therapy (d) Behavioural therapy

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4. Reebika is experiencing stress due to noisy surroundings, commuting, quarrelsome neighbours,

electricity and water storage.
These sources of stress are _______.
(a) life events
(b) hassle
(c) traumatic events
(d) environmental events

5. Identify the type of Intelligence Ruby possesses.

(a) Practical
(b) Componential
(c) Linguistic
(d) Experimental Intelligence

6. How can we measure the level of positivity or negativity in attitude?

(a) Extremeness (b) Simplicity
(c) Centrality (d) Valence

7. Saumya, a brilliant student in her class who consistently perform well in almost every field. Saumya has
a score of 5 in her behaviour attitude scale. Find out among the following, what her behaviour shall be
called?
I. Extreme
II. Cooperative or Uncooperative
III. Always Neutral
IV. Always Moderate
Choose the correct option.
(a) I and II (b) I and III
(c) II and III (d) I and IV

8. Although Yamini does quite fair in her studies and extra curriculum activities, but she try to learn from
others especially from her teachers and instructors. Learning by observing others is known as _______.
(a) Reciprocal inhibition
(b) Vicarious learning
(c) Systematic desensitisation
(d) Imitational recreation

9. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of the Reason (R).
Mark the correct choice.
Assertion (A) Researchers have found that both high and low level of creativity can be found in highly
intelligent children and also children of average intelligence.
Reason (R) Creativity tests came into existence to assess variations in terms of the potential for creativity
in contrast to intelligence.
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(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion
(A)
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true

10. Rakshita has secured first rank in the CAT Exams. She was throughout her career, a meritorious fellow.
Her parents being into the Central Government services also helped Rakshita’s career.
Find out the attributes of her creativity.
I. Heredity
II. Environment
III. Friends
IV. Sound Intelligence
Choose the correct option.
(a) I and II (b) II and III
(c) I, II and III (d) II and IV

11. Randeep puts the work-related issues under the carpet and refuses to accept or face them. This explains
that he is ______ the task.
I. Avoiding
II. Procrastinating
III. Managing
IV. Approaching
Choose the correct option.
(a) I and II (b) Only I
(c) Both III and IV (d) None of these

12. When the human body is placed under physical or psychological stress, it is called_______.
(a) Emotional effects (b) Physiological effects
(c) Cognitive effects (d) Behavioural effects

13. Which of the following is also experienced during the phallic stage?
(a) Adonis complex (b) Oedipus complex
(c) Electra complex (d) Cinderella complex

14. Manish is very hard working and intelligent worker in the Multi National Company based in Gurgaon.
He not only performs well in his professional life but also helps a lot in day to day work to his mother.
Which of the following traits Manish has?
(a) Creative and Cooperative
(b) Creative and Intelligence
(c) Smartness and Intelligence
(d) Hardwork and Creativity
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15. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of the Reason (R).
Mark the correct choice.
Assertion (A) Stress has come to be associated with both the causes as well as effects.
Reason (R) The reaction to external stressors is called ‘strain’.
Codes
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion
(A)
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true

Section B
16. What do you understand by ‘Positive Thinking’ attitude?

17. Urvi consistently failed in term end exams and her teachers and parents treated negatively and gives
example of other bright students. Identify the disturbed interpersonal relationship.


o
Prashad is a much disciplined person who cares about his family and gives proper time and equally
passionate about his work. Although his colleagues get involved in recreational gatherings and party but
Prashad prefers his own duties towards his family and work. Which type of personality Prashad has?
Define.

18. Describe any two features of personality.

19. Giriraj is a quite intelligent boy in his school who loves to participate in inter-school debates and cultural
festivals. Can we measure his intelligent through psychometric approach? How?

20. Kamal’s wife has passed away in the road mishap. He became addicted to alcoholism and drugs as he
perceived it would reduce the pain and stress in life. Identify and define the disorder Kamal is going
through.

21. Define the term avolition.

Section C
22. Why people abuse alcohol drink in large amounts regularly and rely on it to help them face difficult
situations?

23. Describe the non-specific factors associated with healing in psychotherapy.

o
Explain how Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) is beneficial low-risk to the treatment of stress and PTSD.

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24. Explain how Kundalini Yoga has been found to be effective in treatment of mental disorder.

Section D
25. Discuss the strategies suggested by psychologists for handling prejudice.

26. Ishita is not just course coordinator, but also a kind-hearted working professional in a multi-national
company in Delhi. She always readily available for any sort of problems arises among the editors or
coordinators. Find out and explain the type of intelligence Ishita has.


o
Ranjana, a mother of two children is a senior Anganwadi worker. Many young women takes her advice
and suggestions in the matter of family and children welfare. How Ranjana manages to convince people
with such an ease?

27. According to the Humanistic theorists, what are the criteria of a ‘Healthy Personality’?


o
Explain Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) in psychology.

28. What are negative reinforcement and aversive conditioning methods for behaviour modification ?

Section E
29. Describe any four stress management techniques.


o
What is positive psychology? How positive psychologists have identified virtues and strengths of human
beings?

30. Assess individual and group behaviour. What are the factors that affects behaviour of an individual in
group?


o
What do you understand by the Proffers Minimal Group Paradigm Experiment’?

Section F

Read the case and answer the questions that follow.
Dissociative Amnesia is characterised by extensive but selective memory loss that has no known organic
cause (e.g., head injury). Some people cannot remember anything about their past. Others can no longer
recall specific events, people, places or objects, while their memory for other events remains intact. A
part of dissociative amnesia is dissociative fugue.
Essential feature of this could be an unexpected travel away from home and workplace, the assumption
of a new identity, and the inability to recall the previous identity. The fugue usually ends when the
person suddenly ‘wakes up’ with no memory of the events that occurred during the fugue. This disorder
is often associated with an overwhelming stress.

31. What do you understand by Dissociative Identity Disorder?

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32. Name the disorder in which the person has a sense of being separated both from self and from reality.

Read the case and answer the questions that follow.
With respect to the role of environment, studies have reported that as children grow in age, their intelligence
level tends to move closer to that of their adoptive parents. Children from disadvantaged homes adopted
into families with higher socio-economic status exhibit a large increase in their intelligence scores.
There is evidence that environmental deprivation lowers intelligence while rich nutrition, good family
background, and quality schooling increases intelligence.
There is a general consensus among psychologists that intelligence is a product of complex interaction
of heredity and environment. Heredity can best be viewed as something that sets a range within which
an individual’s development is actually shaped by the support and opportunities of the environment.

33. Does intelligence determined by the factors like heredity and environment.

34. Do adoptive and biologically related families affect intellectual development?

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PSYCHOLOGY (037)
Class XII Session 2023-24
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 70
General Instructions:
(i) All questions are compulsory except where internal choice has been given.
(ii) Question No. 1 -15 in Section A carry 1 mark each. You are expected to answer them as directed.
(iii)Question No. 16-21 in Section B are very short answer type-I questions carrying 2 marks each. Answer
to each question should not exceed 30 words.
(iv) Question No. 22-24 in Section C are short answer type-II questions carrying 3 marks each. Answer to
each question should not exceed 60 words.
(v) Question No. 25 - 28 in Section D are long answer type - I questions carrying 4 marks each. Answer
to each question should not exceed 120 words.
(vi) Question No. 29-30 in Section E are long answer type - II questions carrying 6 marks each. Answer to
each question should not exceed 200 words.
(vii)Question No. 31 – 34 in Section F are based on two cases given. Answer to each 1 mark question
should not exceed 20 words. Answer to each 2 marks question should not exceed 30 words.

Section A
1. Systematic desensitisation begins with some form of
(a) Instrumental conditioning (b) Relaxation training
(c) Instrumental training (d) None of the above

2. Anxiety disorder may be caused due to which neurotransmitter ?

(a) GABA (b) ICD-10
(c) Serotonim (d) Dopamine

3. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of the Reason (R).
Mark the correct option.
Assertion (A) These are induced externally and result from our interaction with other people.
Reason (R) Social events like death or illness in the family, strained relationships, trouble with neighbours
are some examples of social stresses.
Codes
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion
(A)
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true

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4. In which therapy the patients are taught skills such as candle making, paper bag making and weaving to
help them to form a work discipline?
(a) Cognitive Therapy (b) Learning Therapy
(c) Occupational Therapy (d) Focus Therapy

5. Nayantara is very obedient and disciplined girl. Everyone says that she inherited and learnt all this traits
from her grandparents. Which one among the following influence the attitude formation?
(a) Reference group (b) Social environment
(c) Passive traits (d) Cognitive behaviour

6. Unhappiness, discomfort, anxiety and unrealised potential are seen all over the world is called as
_______.
(a) Intelligence disorder (b) Aptitude disorder
(c) Psychological disorder (d) Mental disease

7. These sources first strengthen the cognitive and affective components of attitudes and subsequently may
also affect the behavioural component. Which type of influence we are here refer to?
(a) Reference group influence (b) Positive and negative influence
(c) Personal experience influence (d) Media related influence

8. According to the socio-cultural model, abnormal behaviour is best understood in light of the social and
cultural forces that influence an individual. Which among the following factors are associated with it?
I. Associate network
II. Social networks
III. Societal conditions
IV. Personalised conditions
Choose the correct option.
(a) Only I (b) II and III
(c) I, II and IV (d) II and IV

9. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of the Reason (R).
Mark the correct option.
Assertion (A) There are several psychological models which provide a psychological explanation of
mental disorders.
Reason (R) The psychological models include the behavioural, cognitive and humanistic-existential
models.
Codes
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion
(A)
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true

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10. Psychological attributes are involved in very simple phenomena like in time taken to react to a stimulus,
i.e. reaction time and also in highly global concepts like happiness.
Which among the following is the first step towards understanding psychological attributes?
(a) Examination (b) Assessment
(c) Diagnose (d) Treatment

11. Damini a sales executive in the multi-brand showroom has the convincing power to convince people
to make their choice according to their need. She has also the highly rated worker there. Which type of
intelligence she has?
(a) Imaginative Intelligence
(b) Linguistic Intelligence
(c) Logical Intelligence
(d) Spatial Intelligence

12. Kamraj a small Idli-Dosa vendor was running his shop in the government land. One day the civic
authority demolished his shop without prior notice. Despite this he didn’t panic and decided to rebuild
the shop with all legal documents and permission. Name the trait Karnraj possess.
(a) Type-C Personality (b) Type A-B Personality
(c) Type-A Personality (d) Type-B Personality

13. These are the personal stresses we endure as individuals, due to the happenings in our daily life. Which
among the following is/are Hassle event in the given options?
I. Calm surroundings
II. Quarrelsome neighbours
III. Water shortage
IV. Failure in exams
Choose the correct option.
(a) I and II
(b) II and III
(c) I, II and III
(d) I and IV

14. The principle of reciprocal inhibition states that the presence of two mutually opposing forces at the
same time, inhibits. Which of the following are those two forces?
I. Reinforced response
II. Relaxation response
III. Behavioural changing scene
IV. Anxiety-provoking scene
Choose the correct option.
(a) Only I (b) II and III
(c) I, II and IV (d) II and IV

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15. Tina is suffering from mental disorder and her parents although educated ones but referred to an occult
or medicine man for her daughter’s treatment. What we call the so called type of treatment does by
medicine man?
(a) Antiracism
(b) Specific super natural practices
(c) Exorcism
(d) Tantric practices

Section B
16. Farhad runs a small NGO in his locality, where hundreds of orphans and old age people gets food three
times in a day. He himself runs carpet business in the nearby locality but he says he is highly passionate
about mankind and to serve people. What we call Farhad’s attitude?

17. Urmila has enrolled into a new skill development course for further enhancement in her career. She
never hesitate to new learning modes and to enhance her knowledge. What Rogers has mentioned about
person like Urmila?


o
Parents of Sonam are really proud of her daughter as she is the youngest Youtuber with 5 million strong
followers. She is just 7 but has memorised various facts and figures.
Explain the two characteristics of her personality.

18. Swarnalipi is an organised girl who does everything according to her own schedule and planning. She
also motivates others to do the same. Identify and define the type of her intelligence.

19. Explain any two features of Self-Report Measures Test.

20. Name psychological disorder where an individual behaves temporarily in two different or opposite ways
at the same time.

21. Explain vicarious learning.

Section C
22. How Electro-Convulsive Therapy (ECT) is used in biomedical therapy?


o
How psychotherapy is proving helpful through its different modes of therapeutic approaches? Describe
any five goals and aims of Psychotherapy.

23. Mandy is an upcoming promising Radio Jockey (RJ) who runs a Q&A Session every Saturday 9 to
10 PM. He raises the questions related to common problems as well as difficult marriage life over the
phone. Do you think he has certain trait personality?

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24. Rani, a 10 years girl was diagnosed with moderate level of self-skill and speech related problem.
Medical treatment proved unsuccessful to bring her into mainstream life. Describe some characteristics
of individuals with different levels of intellectual disability.

Section D
25. What is disruptive, impulse-control and conduct disorders?

26. Why modern thinkers and psychologists gives utmost importance to Emotional Quotient? Mention some
of its attributes.


o
What is the role of ‘Arousal-Attention’ in PASS Model of Intelligence? Explain with some of its
characteristics.

27. Sandesh and his father Kishore Mehta in every weekend participate in the local community awareness
programme. The Mehta family has witnessed people’s prejudices and inferior behaviour during Pandemic
period in 2020, therefore don’t wish other gets the same amount of humiliation. Explain the various
sources of prejudices in attitude formation.

28. Sankalp working as a Product Manager has endless tasks to accomplish by day end. Being into the
senior post he never hesitate to come forward and finish off the tasks by his own. However, it was found
that Sankalp is suffering from great amount of stress.
What are the various Stress Management Techniques he can opt for?

Section E
29. How stress impact the immune system and health?


o
Given what you know about coping strategies, what suggestion would you give to your friends to avoid
stress in their everyday lives.

30. “The Group satisfies one’s psychological and social needs.” Elaborate.


o
Explain the major advantages and disadvantages by group formation.

Section F

Read the case and answer the questions that follow.
Children with autism spectrum disorder experience profound difficulties in relating to other people.
They are unable to initiate social behaviour and seem unresponsive to other people’s feelings. They
are unable to share experiences or emotions with others. They also show serious abnormalities in
communication and language that persist over time. Many of them never develop speech and those who

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do, have repetitive and deviant speech patterns.

Such children often show narrow patterns of interests and repetitive behaviours such as lining up objects
or stereotyped body movements such as rocking. These motor movements may be self-stimulatory such
as hand flapping or self-injurious such as banging their head against the wall.

31. What difficulties children face in autism spectrum disorder?

32. Describe some of the signs of self-stimulatory of child autism.

Read the case and answer the questions that follow.
Interpersonal is an ability to understand to subtle aspects of others’ behaviours. Psychologists, counsellors,
politicians, social workers, and religious leaders are likely to possess high interpersonal intelligence. On
the other hand, intrapersonal is an ability to understand of one’s own feelings, motives, and desires.
This refers to the knowledge of one’s internal strengths and limitations and using that knowledge to
effectively relate to others. Persons high on this ability have finer sensibilities regarding their identity,
human existence, and meaning of life. Philosophers and spiritual leaders present examples of this type
of intelligence.

33. What is meant by interpersonal skills?

34. Describe any two methods to enhance one’s interpersonal skills.

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Sample Paper 9 Solution

PSYCHOLOGY (037)
Class XII Session 2023-24
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 70
General Instructions:
(i) All questions are compulsory except where internal choice has been given.
(ii) Question No. 1 -15 in Section A carry 1 mark each. You are expected to answer them as directed.
(iii)Question No. 16-21 in Section B are very short answer type-I questions carrying 2 marks each. Answer
to each question should not exceed 30 words.
(iv) Question No. 22-24 in Section C are short answer type-II questions carrying 3 marks each. Answer to
each question should not exceed 60 words.
(v) Question No. 25 - 28 in Section D are long answer type - I questions carrying 4 marks each. Answer
to each question should not exceed 120 words.
(vi) Question No. 29-30 in Section E are long answer type - II questions carrying 6 marks each. Answer to
each question should not exceed 200 words.
(vii)Question No. 31 – 34 in Section F are based on two cases given. Answer to each 1 mark question
should not exceed 20 words. Answer to each 2 marks question should not exceed 30 words.

Section A
1. The CBT adopts a bio-psychosocial approach to the delineation of psychopathology. Which of the
following therapy used through it?
I. Biological Therapy
II. Cognitive Therapy
III. Behavioural Techniques
IV. Clinical Treatment
Choose the correct option.
(a) Only I (b) II and III
(c) I, II and IV (d) II and IV

2. Despite of the fact Renuka couldn’t clear MEET exam this time, she doesn’t seems shaken. Instead, she
has started preparing hurriedly for the upcoming exams with same amount of motivation and spirit.
Name the trait she possess.
(a) Type-A Personality (b) Type-B Personality
(c) Type-C Personality (d) Type A-B Personality

3. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of the Reason (R).
Mark the correct option.
Assertion (A) Cultural approach attempts to understand personality in relation to the features of
ecological and cultural environment.
Reason (R) It proposes that a group’s social system plays a vital role in the origin of cultural and
behavioural variations.
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(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion
(A)
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true

4. Karan, who was suffering from depression and mental health issues, suggested to visit psychotherapist,
who suggested Karan to adopt logotherapy, which helped him in finding meaning in every aspect of life.
It also encouraged him to deal positively with good and bad experiences.
Who propounded the logotherapy concept?
I. Sigmund Freud
II. Victor Frankl
III. Ivan Pavlov
IV. BF Skinner
Choose the correct option.
(a) Only I (b) Only II
(c) I and II (d) None of these

5. Pooja a class 2 student in Delhi faces problems in basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics, but
her teachers says that she do better with additional efforts. The disorder she is facing called as______.
(a) specific mental disorder
(b) specific learning disorder
(c) common learning disorder
(d) cognitive disorder

6. These two features refers to how many attitudes there are within a broader attitude. Think of an attitude
as a family containing several ‘member’ attitudes. It is also related to various topics, such as health and
world peace, people hold many attitudes instead of single attitude. Which two features we are here refer
to?
(a) Personality and Attitude
(b) Positive and Negative Traits
(c) Active and Passive
(d) Simplicity and Complexity

7. Saima, an illustrator in newspaper agency is known for her ability to draw satire cartoon on various
issues. Her cartoon strikes into the minds of reader with great message.
Which type of intelligence she has?
(a) Logical Intelligence
(b) Spatial Intelligence
(c) Imaginative Intelligence
(d) Linguistic Intelligence

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8. A group of people in Bimla’s locality started no plastic campaign as part of a green environment
movement. Find out your attitude based on sufficient information about the environment after such
campaign.
(a) Aggressive (b) Active
(c) Passive (d) Cognitive

9. The general adaptation syndrome consists of three stages which include

(a) the alarm reaction
(b) the stage of resistance
(c) the stage of exhausting
(d) All of the above

10. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of the Reason (R).
Mark the correct choice.
Assertion (A) Holmes and Rahe developed a life event measure of stress. That scale known as the
Presumptive Stressful Life Events Scale.
Reason (R) It has been developed for the Indian population by Singh, Kaur and Kaur.
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(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion
(A)
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true

11. Which among the following doesn’t comes under the Big Five Factor Model?
(a) Neuroticism (b) Unconscientiousness
(c) Agreeableness(d) Openness to Experience

12. Which among the following is not one of the attributes that are categorised on the basis of varieties of
tests used in psychological literature?
(a) Intelligence (b) Aptitude
(c) Observation (d) Values

13. The term ‘Dissociation’ in psychology can be viewed as severance of the connections between ideas and
emotions. Which among the following conditions are associated with it?
(a) Associative Amnesia
(b) Depersonalisation and Dissociative Identity Disorder
(d) Personalisation
(d) All of the above

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14. The effects of traumatic events may occur after some lapse of time and sometimes persist as symptoms
of anxiety, flashbacks, etc. Find out the stressful event in the following given options.
I. Fire
II. Train or road accident
III. Robbery
IV. Political changes
Choose the correct option.
(a) I and II (b) II and III
(c) I, II and III (d) I and IV

15. Mehak, a famous stand-up comedian has cancelled her several programme due to mental health issues.
Her therapist has treated with live examples and method of certain cognitive-behavioural techniques of
psychotherapy. Which among is that procedure?
I. Modelling
II. Learning
III. Scaling
IV. Focussing
Choose the correct option.
(a) Only I (b) I and II
(c) II and III (d) Only IV

Section B
16. Tanmay Sharma is promising Agricultural Scientist who primarily works in remote village. He belongs
to a wealthy business class family but still prefers to work for the poor. Identify the personality.

17. What is occupational therapy?

18. Abraham was a football champion in the Rajput Schools, who consecutively won Inter-School
Championship for the school. However after failing to win this year Championship, he took the extreme
step and committed suicide. Identify the disorder in him.

19. Babita is an NGO worker who works for the street children like their education, food and uplifting their
social status. Identify the type of intelligence of Babita has.

20. Ravi and Harsh are the same batch-mates in the AIIMS where they both are aspiring doctors. However,
there is always a sense of bitter rivalry and fierce competition to proof that who is the best doctor. What
would be the possible cause of stress between them?

21. Give the two points of interactional approach.

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Differentiate between the source traits and surface traits.

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Section C
22. Jonathan has learnt from doctors that his father is suffering from schizophrenia and strictly suggested
him to start a rehabilitation therapy as soon as possible. Why rehabilitation is an important process in
psychotherapy?


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Sneha’s father was diagnosed with serious mental illness. Doctors have suggested her and her family to
begin with ECT. Find out how effective shall be ECT for her father.

23. Sapna has divorced her former husband and wants lived a normal independent life. However, she is all
the time pre-occupied with past life and she is not able to focus on anything. What types of Alternative
Therapy may be helpful for Sapna?

24. ‘Individuals possess a number of traits, which are dynamic in nature.’ Explain.
Section D
25. Critically examine the PASS Model.


o
Explain the Componential and Experiential Intelligence of Triarchic Theory.

26. St. Xavier’s School inducted many poor children into their school as it was directed by the state
government’s directions. How it was found that the teaching staff is not very pleased with the decision?
Find out how prejudices and discriminations are fine examples of attitude formation.

27. Define neuroticism and emotional stability given in Eysenck’s Theory.

28. Ramola Dixit is a bright and excellent student throughout her career. Nowadays she is preparing for
campus placement interviews and remains in great stress and anxiety. How emotional effects are deeply
attached with stress?

Section E
29. How are attitudes learnt? Explain.


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How behaviour reflects one’s attitude? Define with examples.

30. Explain the major outcomes of ‘Minimal Group Paradigm’.

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Describe methods by which social loafing can be reduced.

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Section F

Read the case and answer the questions that follow.
People affected by obsessive-compulsive disorder are unable to control their preoccupation with specific
idea`k or are unable to prevent themselves from repeatedly carrying out a particular act or series of acts
that affect their ability to carry out normal activities.
Obsessive behaviour is the inability; to stop thinking about a particular idea or topic. The person involved,
often finds these thoughts to be unpleasant and shameful.

31. What is compulsive behaviour?

32. What are the symptoms of obsessive disorder?

Read the case and answer the questions that follow.
Individual variations are common within and across all species. Variations add colour and beauty to
nature. In all likelihood, your answer will be ‘no’. Like objects, people too possess different combinations
of traits. Variability is a fact of nature, and individuals are no exception to this. They vary in terms of
physical characteristics, such as height, weight, strength, hair colour, and so on. They also vary along
psychological dimensions. They may be intelligent or dull, dominant or submissive, creative or not so
creative, outgoing or withdrawn, etc.

33. When one’s behaviour can be called as ‘situationalism’?

34. Identify the basic characteristics of individual differences.

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Sample Paper 10 Solution

PSYCHOLOGY (037)
Class XII Session 2023-24
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 70
General Instructions:
(i) All questions are compulsory except where internal choice has been given.
(ii) Question No. 1 -15 in Section A carry 1 mark each. You are expected to answer them as directed.
(iii)Question No. 16-21 in Section B are very short answer type-I questions carrying 2 marks each. Answer
to each question should not exceed 30 words.
(iv) Question No. 22-24 in Section C are short answer type-II questions carrying 3 marks each. Answer to
each question should not exceed 60 words.
(v) Question No. 25 - 28 in Section D are long answer type - I questions carrying 4 marks each. Answer
to each question should not exceed 120 words.
(vi) Question No. 29-30 in Section E are long answer type - II questions carrying 6 marks each. Answer to
each question should not exceed 200 words.
(vii)Question No. 31 – 34 in Section F are based on two cases given. Answer to each 1 mark question
should not exceed 20 words. Answer to each 2 marks question should not exceed 30 words.

Section A
1. According to Selye, what stage or stages are involved in the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)?
(a) Alarm reaction stages (b) Resistance stage
(c) Exhaustion stage (d) All of these

2. There was a marriage in which dowry was being given. Ramesh is the groom and does not want dowry.
Sunita is the bride who is giving the dowry. As per P-O-X triangle, what can be denoted as O?
(a) Ramesh (b) Sunita
(c) Dowry (d) Marriage

3. Sunita is regarded by her teachers as an excellent student. She does her work on time, scores the highest
grades in her class, listens to instructions with care, grasps quickly, reproduces accurately but she rarely
comes out with ideas which are her own.
Find out which factor is missing in her?
(a) Intelligence quotient (b) Emotional quotient
(c) Creativity skill (d) Leaning aptitude

4. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of the Reason (R).
Mark the correct choice.
Assertion (A) Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire was developed by Cattell, where he identified a
large set of personality descriptors.
Reason (R) It has been found not useful in career guidance, vocational exploration, and occupational
testing.

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Codes
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion
(A)
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true

5. Which of the following traits refers to the degree to which people are socially outgoing or socially
withdrawn?
I. Extraversion vs Introversion
II. Emotional Intelligence
III. Neuroticism vs Emotional Stability
IV. Economic Conditions
Choose the correct option.
(a) Only I (b) II and III
(c) I, II and IV (d) II and IV

6. Who among the following compiled CIE Verbal Group Test of Intelligence?
(a) MC Joshi (b) S Jalota
(c) Uday Shankar (d) SM Mohsin

7. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of the Reason (R).
Mark the correct choice.
Assertion (A) Intelligence tests can be culture-fair or culture-biased. Many intelligence tests show a bias
to the culture in which they are developed.
Reason (R) It is nearly impossible to design a test that can be applied equally or meaningfully in all
cultures.
Codes
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion
(A)
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true

8. Salim, a teenage boy, always keen to play outside but his parents don’t allow him to play in the park as
he is allergic to dust. Hence, dust is _______.
(a) Aversive conditioning (b) Positive reinforcement
(c) Differential reinforcement (d) Negative reinforcement

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9. Naina was shown by her elder sister how to behave in front of the guest as well as with neighbours. This
technique of learning is known as_______.
(a) Token economy (b) Modelling
(c) Rational emotive therapy (d) Relaxation therapy

10. What is the name of Adler’s theory which assumes that human behaviour is purposeful and goal-directed?
(a) Cognitive Psychology
(b) Collective Psychology
(c) Individual Psychology
(d) Social Psychology

11. Tarun’s group has won the elections from his constituency. His opponents, Ramesh and his group, are
weak and too small in number. Tarun often expresses frustration and negative attitude towards Ramesh’s
group. This is known as_______.
(a) Learning
(b) Kernel of truth concept
(c) Scapegoating
(d) Imitation

12. What term is used when people develop a fear of entering unfamiliar situations?
(a) Specific phobia
(b) Social phobia
(c) Agoraphobia
(d) Astrophobia

13. Which of the following is/are the behavioural technique?

I. Negative reinforcement
II. Aversive conditioning
III. Token economy
IV. Transference
Choose the correct option.
(a) I, II and III
(b) II, III and IV
(c) III, IV and I
(d) I, II and IV

14. Procedure to monitor and reduce the physiological aspects of stress by providing feedback about current
physiological activity is known as_______.
(a) Bio feedback (b) Meditation feedback
(c) Creative feedback (d) Cognitive feedback

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15. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of the Reason (R).
Mark the correct choice.
Assertion (A) The immune system guards the body against attackers, both from within and outside.
Reason (R) There are several kinds of white blood cells or leucocytes within the immune system,
including T cells, B cells and natural killer cells.
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(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion
(A)
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of
Assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true

Section B
16. What are the major feature of analytical psychology given by Carl Jung?

17. Raju is a free minded person, who seems to be less worried or responsible despite repeatedly warned by
his father. He is involved in all types of illicit activities and several times arrested by police for the same.
Identify the personality Raju has.


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Shilpi is considered as an average girl in her class. Although she tries her level best but could perform
well. She remains silent and sobbing inside the room when she is alone. Name the psychological disorder
she is suffering.

18. Differentiate between congruent and incongruent changes in attitude.

19. Define the term Buddhi.

20. Name the few symptoms of Anxiety Disorder.

21. Nagarjuna was admitted to hospital after complaining severe body ache and headache due to the report
of upcoming cyclone in the coastal area. He was admitted to the nearest hospital timely. How traumatic
conditions can affect human life?

Section C
22. Which patterns of thought are called Dysfunctional Cognitive Structures?

23. Shreenath Iyer is working in Google Inc as a Software Developer. Being a native to Kerala he prefer to
eat rice and fish and wear traditional clothes in public gatherings. Find out the possible psychological
reasons of it.

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24. Explain the correlation between Logotherapy and Human-Existential Therapy.

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Does Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is the solution of every psychological disorder? Evaluate.

Section D
25. Jeewan who used to be a lively and helpful person throughout his career, has now changed into an
introvert and miserable person. He hardy speaks or helps anyone. People says he has major impact
due to his own loss during COVID Pandemic. Define the major concepts that has role in the process of
attitude change.

26. Why ‘Psychological attributes’ are considered complex and multi-dimensions rather linear or uni-
dimensional?


o
How ‘Case Study’ regarded as an in-depth study of the individual in the context of her/his psychosocial
and physical environment?

27. Stephaney is a nurse in a general hospital in Kerala. She tirelessly worked several days to treat COVID
patients. Unfortunately she has died due to excessive stress in the workplace. Explain the correlation
between stress and health. How chronic daily stress can affect our health?

28. “Psychological qualities resulted from a desire for freedom, and striving for justice and truth”. Explain.

Section E
29. Describe humanistic approach to personality. What Maslow mean by self-actualisation?


o
Discuss the main observational methods used in personality assessment. What problems do we face in
using these methods?

30. Critically examine and their implications of ‘Social facilitation’ and ‘Social loafing’ on individual
behaviour.


o
‘Bandwagon Effect is the biggest drawback of Polarisation process. Explain.

Section F

Read the case and answer the questions that follow.
The Negative symptoms are ‘pathological deficits’ and include poverty of speech, blunted and flat affect,
loss of volition, and social withdrawal. People with schizophrenia show alogia or poverty of speech, i.e.
a reduction in speech and speech content.
Many people with schizophrenia show less anger, sadness, joy, and other feelings than most people do.
Thus they have blunted affect. Some show no emotions at all, a condition known as flat affect.
Also patients with schizophrenia experience avolition, or apathy and an inability to start or complete a
course of action. People with this disorder may withdraw socially and become totally focused on their
own ideas and fantasies.

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31. Why schizophrenia is considered as the most challenging mental disorder across the world?

32. What do you understand by ‘pathological deficits’?

Read the case and answer the questions that follow.
In 1927, Charles Spearman proposed a two-factor theory of intelligence employing a statistical method
called factor analysis. He showed that intelligence consisted of a general factor (g-factor) and some
specific factors (s-factors). The g-factor includes mental operations which are primary and common to
all performances.
In addition to the (g-factor), he said that there are also many specific abilities. These are contained in what
he called the (s-factor). Excellent singers, architects, scientists, and athletes may be high on (g-factor),
but in addition to this, they have specific abilities which allow them to excel in their respective domains.

33. What do you understand by theory of primary mental abilities?

34. What two level of abilities defined in hierarchical model of intelligence?

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