Psychology Paper Pattern

Q1.] Objective type questions [10mks]

A) Multiple choice questions: / Complete and rewrite the following statements by
selecting the appropriate words given in the brackets [5mks]
® 5 questions:1 mark each
B) Match the words from group ‘A’ and ‘b’ appropriately [5mks]
® 5 questions:1 mark each
C) Write whether the following statements are ‘True’ or ‘False’ [5mks]
® 5 questions:1 mark each
D) Answer the following in one sentence [5mks]
® 5 questions:1 mark each

Q2] Answer in 25 to 30 words [10mks]

® Attempt any 5 from 7 questions :2 marks each

Q3] Write a short note on the following topics in 50 to 60 words [12mks]

® Attempt any 4 from 6 questions :3 marks each

Q4] Case Study {Answer the following questions based on the examples only in word} [8mks]
® Attempt any 4 from 6 questions :2 marks each

Q5] Explain the following concepts in 25 to 30 words [10mks]

® Attempt any 5 from 7 questions :2 marks each

Q6] Answer the following in 80 to 100 words [10mks]

® Attempt any 2 from 3 questions :5 marks each

Q7] Answer the following in 150-200 words [10mks]

® Attempt any 1 from 2 questions :3 marks each
 Chapter 1 Psychology – A Scientific Discipline

Q1] A) Multiple Choice Questions [1mk each]

1. ____________ method has assigned the status of science to psychology. (March22)
a) Experimental b) Survey c) Case study
2. Psychology is a ________ science. (Sep21)
a)Natural b) Social. c) Biological
3. Till 1879, psychology was a branch of _________. (July22)
a)Physics b) Philosophy. c) Physiology
4. The method of introspection was used be _______. (March23)
a)Wilhelm Wundt b) Carl Rogers c) Dr. Sigmund Freud
5. Study of unconscious mind is considered to be important by _______ school of thought.
(July23)
a)Functionalism b) Psychoanalysis c) Structuralism
6. Humanistic Psychology school of thought is proposed by _______. (March24)
a)Wilhelm Wundt b) Carl Rogers c) Dr. Sigmund Freud
7. Psychology is a ________ science. (July24)
a)Natural b) Social c) Biological
8. Psychology is a branch of ______ until the 1870s. (March25)
a)Physics b) Philosophy c) Physiology
9. The world’s first psychology laboratory was started in the year _______. (July25)
a)1979. b) 1879 c ) 1878

Q1] B) Match the Column [1mk each]

a) Behaviourism – John B Watson (Sep21)
b) Emergence of functionalism – Wilhelm Wundt(March22)
c) Functionalism – 4. William James (July22)
d) Psychology – 5. Social science (March23)
e) Humanistic Psychology – 4. Study of self actualisation (July23)
f) Replication – 5. Key features of science (March24)
g) Cognitivism - 2. Ulric Neisse(July24)
h) Chemistry – 4. Physical science (March25)
i) Behaviourism – 3. John B Watson (July25)

Q1] C) True or False [1mk each]

1. An experimenter is a person on whom the experiment is conducted (Sep21)
2. Psychology is a study of mental processes(March22)
3. Psychology is a social science (July22)
4. Ashish conducted an experiment on Sanjay. Ashish will be participant (subject) in this
experiment. (March23)
5. Rational people are less tolerant (July23)
6. An experimenter is a person on whom the experiment is conducted. (March24)
7. Case study method is quite often used by clinical psychologists. (July24)
8. The teacher conducted an experiment of learning on Ajay in the classroom. In the
terminology of psychology, Ajay is called an ‘experimenter’. (July25)

Q1] D) Answer in one sentence [1mk]

1. In which year was the first psychology laboratory established? (Sep21)
2. What is meant by an experimenter? (March22)
3. Who is called experimenter? (July22)
4. Which method in psychology is generally used for collecting information on the topics such
a political opinion, consumer’s preferences, etc? (March22)
5. In which year was the first psychology laboratory established? (July23)
6. What is meant by the word ‘scientia’? (March24)
7. Who is called an ‘ experimenter ‘? (July24)
8. Who is considered as the father of American Psychology? (March25)
9. From which Latin word is the English word ‘Science’ derived? (July25)

Q2] Answer in 25 to 30 words [2mk each]

1. Write in brief about the survey method (Sep21)
2. Explain case study method in your own words. (March23)
3. Explain any two characteristics of rational individual in your own words (March24)
4. Explain the usefulness of survey method in your own words. (July24)
5. Write in brief about emergence of humanistic Psychology. (March25)
6. What is meant by an ‘objectivity’? (July25)

Q3] Answer the question in 50 to 60 words. [3mk each]

1. Any three characteristics of a rational individual (Sep21)
2. Correlation method (Sep21)
3. Types of correlation 4. Experimental method (March22)
4. Types of correlation (July22)
5. Any three characteristics of a rational individual (July22)
6. Any three key features of science. (March23)
7. Any three characteristics of rational individual. (March23)
8. Case study method (July23)
9. Correlation method (July23)
10.Observation method (March24)
11.Case study method (March24)
12.Observation method (July24)
13.Any three key features of science (July24)
14.Observation method (March25)
15.Case study method(July25)
16.Important features of experimental method (July25)

Q4] Case Study [2mk each]

1. The scientific information obtained by Rahul through an experiment can be reproduced at
any time, anywhere. This is a description of which key feature of science? (Sep21)
2. The scientific information obtained by Rahul through an experiment can be reproduced at
any time, anywhere. This is description of which key feature of science? (July22)
3. Sarita created a chart to record her son’s physical and linguistic development from birth
until he was 10 years old. Which study method / research method in psychology did Sarita
use while preparing this chart? (March23)
4. Neeta wants to pursue a career in zoology and botany. So in what type of science does she
want to pursue her career ? (July23)
5. Anita consistently increased the amount of practice in sports. It also increased her playing
skills. So what type of correlation is found between the amount of practice in sports and
playing skills? (March24)
6. Amit no longer grumbles if he has to wait longer after office hours because of his salary hike.
He is now willing to stay longer in the office and his efficiency in the work has also increased.
What type of correlation is found between two variables in the example i.e. salary hike and
job satisfaction. (July24)
7. As Dinesh increased the amount of his exercise, the amount of his body fat decreased. So
what is the type of correlation between the amount of exercise and amount of body fat?
(March25)
8. By asking questions to the students in the sample group, the teacher collected information
about the student’s opinions about the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. So, what
method did the teacher use to collect information? (March25)

Q5] Explain the concept [2mk each]

1. Survey method (March22)
2. Tolerance- A characteristics of a rational person (March22)
3. Survey method (July22)
4. Self acceptance – A characteristic of a rational individual (July23)
5. Case study method (March25)
6. A positive correlation (July25)
 Chapter 2: INTELLIGENCE

Q1] A) Multiple Choice Questions [1mk each]

1. The concept of Fluid intelligence and Crystallized intelligence is given by ____________
a) Catell b) Thorndike c) Spearman

2. Army Alpha Test is _______ test of Intelligence.

a) Verbal individual (b) Verbal group (c) Individual performance
3. ________ popularised the concept of Emotional Intelligence on a large scale.
a) Daniel Goleman (b) David Wechsler (c) Francis Galton
4. __________ is an individual test of intelligence.
a) Army Alpha Test (b) Army Beta Test (c) Block building Test
5. The concept of mental age was introduced by ________.
a) Alfred Binet b) Wechsler c) Stern
6. The ability to think on an abstract level is called _________.
a) Intelligence (b) Perception (c) Attention
7. The formula of intelligence quotient was given by ________.
a) Alfred Binet (b) Wechsler (c) Stern
8. Vijay’s mental age is 10 years and chronological age is 10 years. Therefore, Vijay’s
intelligence quotient will be ___________.
a) 80 (b) 100 (c) 120

Q1] B) Match the Column [1mk each]

Group A Group B
1.)Theory of Multiple intelligence Howard Gardner
2.)Howard Gardner Interpersonal Intelligence
3.)Social Intelligence E. L. Thorndike

Q1] C) True or False [1mk each]

1. Coloured Progressive Matrices is a Non-verbal test of Intelligence.
2. Intelligence tests are not useful in vocational guidance.
3. People with high emotional quotient are found to be depressed.
4. Verbal tests of intelligence can be given easily to illiterate people.

5. Rohan’s mental age if 8 and chronological age is 10. Therefore, Rohan’s level of
intelligence is above average.
 6. Army General Classification Test was used on a large scale during World War II period.
7. Sahil’s mental age is 12 a d chronological age is 10, so his intelligence is above average.
8. Non-verbal test of intelligence can be easily used to measure the intelligence of an
illiterate child ‘Shipra’.
9. There are limitations to Artificial Intelligence.
10. It is possible to increase Emotional Intelligence.

Q1] D) Answer in one sentence [1mk]

1. Which tests are helpful for mass intelligence testing?
2. Which intelligence tests require knowledge of the language?
3. Which tests are helpful for measuring the intelligence of people having different
linguistic background?
4. Who is called the father of Intelligence Tests?
5. Who introduced the concept of Emotional Intelligence?
6. Who has given the concept of fluid and crystallized intelligence?

Q2] Answer in 25 to 30 words [2mk each]

1. What are the characteristics of individual tests of intelligence?
2. What are the characteristics of group tests of intelligence?
3. What is meant by mental age?
4. What are the advantages of group tests of intelligence?
5. Rohini’s chronological age is 10 years and her mental age is 12 years. Calculate her
intelligence quotient with the formula.
6. What is meant by Social Intelligence?
7. Explain the meaning of Emotional Intelligence in your own words.

Q3] Answer the question in 50 to 60 words. [3mk each]

1. Charles Spearman’s theory of Intelligence.
2. Intelligence Quotient

Q4] Case Study [2mk each]

1. Neil wants to measure the intelligence of fifteen boys and girls at a time. Depending on
the method of administration, what type of intelligence test will Neil have to use?
 2. Mukta wants to measure the intelligence of a 2½ year old girl. Depending on the test
material used, what type of intelligence test will she have to use?
3. Ajay can quickly make friends with others. What kind of intelligence does Ajay have
more?
4. Uday gets angry easily, he is aggressive, uses abusive language. What kind of intelligence
does Uday lack?
5. An automated robot was used to dispense medicines at the Covid Care Centre. The
function of this automated robot is based on which kind of intelligence?
6. Vijay installed automated machines to purify chemically contaminated water in his
factory. What type of intelligence do these automated machines operate on?
7. Satellites are used by meteorological department to provide weather forecast to
farmers. So the function of the satellites is based on which type of intelligence?
8. India’s Chandrayaan 3 made a successful soft landing on the Moon. Chandrayaan 2 then
sent various photos and information of the lunar surface to ISRO. What kind of
intelligence did ISRO use in this system?
9. Baban always understands others and lives in harmony with others. Which type if
intelligence is more in Baban?

Q5] Explain the concept [2mk each]

1. Intelligence
2. Artificial Intelligence
3. Non-verbal tests of Intelligence
Q7] Answer the question in 150-200 words: [10mk each]
1.Explain the type of intelligence tests with advantages and disadvantages.
2. Explain the applications of intelligence tests in various areas.
3. Write in detail about the history of intelligence testing.
4. Write in detail about the history of measurement of intelligence.
5. What is Intelligence? Explain the types of intelligence tests.
 Chapter 3:

Q1.A] Fill in the blanks: {1 mk each}

1. Thematic Apperception Test was developed by __________.(March-22)
2. The sentence completion test measures ___________.( March-23)
3. A trait showing the tendency of experiencing negative emotions is known as____(July-23)
4. The ink blot test is developed by psychologist_________.(March-24,21)
5. Salit is quiet, shy & reserved in nature. So he has ________ type of personality (July-24)
6. A trait of humanitarianism was a very dominant trait in mother Teresa 's personality. Thus,
the trait of humanitarianism in her personality was a _______trait (July-25)

Q1.B] Match the column: {1 mk each}

1.Thyroid --> Thyroxin (July-22, July-23)
2.Personality --> Persona (March-23)
3.Self report inventory--> personality measurement.
4.Pancreas --> endocrine gland/ technique (March-25), (July-24)

Q1.C] True or False: {1 mk each}

1.Personality is merely related to external appearance (July-21)
2.Children from families having a warm emotional atmosphere are well adjusted. (July-23)
3.The most dominant trait in personality is 'secondary trait'.(July-24)
4.Scientist , musicians, poets, fashion designers, interior decorators, etc. think in a creative way
(March-24)
5.Rahul is growing up in an emotionally warm family. An emotionally warm family will help
Rahul to become well adjusted (March-25)
6.High School Personality Inventory (HSPQ) is an example of projective method of measuring
personality (July-25)

Q1.D] Answer in one sentence: {1 mk each}

1.Which hormone is secreted by thyroid gland? (March-22)
2.From which Latin word is the word personality derived?(July-22,21)
3.Students added a few questions on the spot in an interview as per response given by the
principal, which type of interview did students use? (March-23)
4.What type of interview technique do industrial psychologist use while selecting a particular
employee for a particular job? (March-24)
5.Who has prepared Thematic apperception test? (March-25)
6.Who developed the ink blot test?(July-25)
Q2] Answer in 25 to 30 words: {2 mk each}
1.Write in your own words how the mass media affects personality. (March-22)
2.Explain in your own words the impact of peer group on personality development. (June-22)
3.Explain what is meant by cardinal trait & name one cardinal trait from your personality.
(March-23)
4.Explain Carl Jung's theory of personality. (March-24)
5.Write the meaning of cardinal trait with suitable examples. (March-25)
6.Explain the meaning of 'neuroticism' in your own words. (June-25)

Q4] Case Study {Answer the following questions based on the examples only in word}: {2 mk
each}
1.When Vivek went to a birthday party, his friends were drinking alcohol. Though his friends
insisted, Vivek flatly refused to drink alcohol. Which factor from Big Five Factor model of
personality can be seen from Vivek's behavior? (March-22)
2.Siddesh controls & regulates his impulses. He is very hard working & disciplined. Which trait
described in Big Five Factor model of personality is found to be more prevalent in Siddesh?
(July-23)
3.Sarika shares her special secrets more freely with her friends than with her parents. She takes
advice from her friends rather than parents while making important decisions in life. What is
the most important factor shaping Sarika's personality?(July-24)

Q5] Explain the concepts in 25 to 30 words: {2 mk each}

1.Agreeableness (July-22)
2.Conscientiousness M 23
3.Heredity - A factor shaping personality (july-23)
4.Neuroticism M24.
5.Stuctured interview (July-24)
6.Personality M 25
7.Unstructured interview (july-25)

Q7] Answer in 150-200 word:

1.What is meant by personality? Write information about the various tests based on the
projective method of measurement of personality M22.
2.Explain various methods of measuring personality. July-22, July-23, M23, M25.
3.What is personality? Explain any 5 factors shaping personality. M24, S21.
4.Explain the Big Five Factor model of personality July-24.
5.Explain various factors shaping personality July-25.
 Chapter 4: COGNITIVE PROCESSES

Q1.A] Multiple choice questions: {1 mk each}

1. Bringing a particular stimulus into the centre of our awareness is called
______________.
[ attention, perception, thinking]
2. ____________ is known as the ‘Father of Classical Conditioning theory of learning’.
[Binet, Ivan Pavlov, Skinner]
3. Tolman is known for learning by ___________ processes.
[observation, cognitive, assimilation]
4. In operant conditioning ___________ was put in a box.
[dog, rat, monkey]
5. Ivan Pavlov is known for explaining learning by ____________.
[Classical conditioning, operant conditioning, observation]
6. Accommodation to law of _________ we perceive an incomplete stimulus in a complete
manner.
[proximity, similarity, closure]
7. The change in the behaviour due to practice or experience is known as __________.
[perception, thinking, learning]

Q1.B] Match the column: {1 mk each}

1. Classical Conditioning à Ivan Pavlov
2. Mental representation à Coded internal sensation

Q1.C] True or False: {1 mk each}

1. The change in the behaviour due to practice or experience is known as perception.
2. Bringing objects, persons or situations from the field of awareness into the centre of
awareness is called attention.
3. A musician came up with an idea of a tune of a song like a flash of light. It is called
illumination creative thinking.
4. Scientists, musicians, poets, fashion designers, interior decorators, etc. think in a creative
way.
5. Preparation is not needed for creative thinking.

Q1.D] Answer in one sentence: {1 mk each}

1. Who is called as the father of operant conditioning?
2. Who is known for explaining learning by operant conditioning?
3. Which stress buster hormone is secreted during exercise?
 4. Which animal was experimented with in the classical conditioning theory of learning?
Q2] Answer in 25 to 30 words: {2 mk each}
1. Explain the Law of Proximity.
2. Explain fluctuation of attention with the help of a suitable example from day-to-day life.
3. Explain the nature of distraction of attention based on day-to-day life experience.

Q3] Write a short note in 50 to 60 words: {3 mk each}

1. Division of Attention
2. Span of attention
3. Learning by observation

Q4] Case Study {Answer the following questions based on the examples only in word}: {2 mk
each}
1. Saloni can easily pay attention to 7 to 8 stimuli at a glance. She can also remember the
pin code of the post office easily. This description of Saloni’s behaviour is related to
which aspect of attention?
2. Sunita’s concentration in her studies was interrupted by the songs on the radio played
loudly by the neighbours. So, this is a description of which aspect of attention?
3. Pin code numbers used by post offices in India are not of longer than six digits. So, the
pin code number system used by post offices is based on which aspect of attention?
4. Because of rewards and appreciation, Shailesh started learning to swim. This is a
description of which process of learning?
5. Realizing that parents appreciate helping the needy, Nikita learned to help the needy as
much as possible. Name the process of learning that made changes in Nikita’s behaviour.

Q5] Explain the concepts in 25 to 30 words: {2 mk each}

1. Span of attention
2. Illumination
3. Incubation
4. Learning
5. Law of closure
6. Perception
7. Attention

Q6] Answer the following in 80 to 100 words: {5 mk each}

1. Explain stages of creative thinking: -
a) Perception
 b) Incubation
c) Illumination
d) Verification
2. Explain the steps of problem solving: -
a) Defining the problem
b) Generating alternative solutions
c) Selecting a solution
d) Implementing and follow up on the solution
3. Explain law of perceptual organization with suitable diagrams
a) Law of Proximity
b) Law of Similarity
c) Law of Continuity
d) Law of Closure
 Chapter 5 EMOTIONS

Q1.A] Multiple choice questions: {1 mk each}

1. When you allow another person to exploit you, you are victims of __________ abuse.
(a. Physical b. Emotional c. Social)
2. According to James Lange , we first experience __________ then emotion.
(a. Physical arousal b. Feelings c. Thoughts)
3. Verbal emotional abuse includes __________.
(a. Rejecting b. Isolating c. Insulting)

Q1.B] Match the column: {1 mk each}

a. Emergence of functionalism à William James
b. Plutchik à Model of emotions
c. Functionalism à William James
d. Cannon and Bard à Theory of emotions
e. Fear à Fight and Flight
f. Model of emotions à Plutchik
g. Fear à Flight and Fight

Q1.C] True or False: {1 mk each}

1. One should feel guilty for standing up for oneself.
2. Sayli can manage her anger by using relaxation technique.
3. Plutchick created the wheel of emotions.
4. If you experience positive emotions regularly, you will fill less energetic.
5. Rahul is growing up in an emotionally warm family. An emotionally warm environment in
family will help Rahul become well adjusted.
6. Anger is a two sided sword.

Q1.D] Answer in one sentence: {1 mk each}

1. Who has explained wheel of emotions?(July-22)
2. Who is considered as the father of American Psychology?(March-25)

Q2] Answer in 25 to 30 words: {2 mk each}

1. Explain the facial feedback hypothesis.
2. Write a short note on Emotion.
3. Relaxation – A technique of anger management.
4. Explain the basic emotion of surprise with a suitable example.
5. Write a short note on Verbal violence(abuse).
 6. Write a short note on Relaxation technique.
7. Write a short note on Plutchik’s wheel of emotion.
8. Write a short note on Anger- basic emotions.
9. Explain the external physiological changes during emotions.
10.Explain in brief the ‘ facial feedback hypothesis ’ .
11.Explain the internal physiological changes during emotions.
12.Write a short note on Trigger of anger.
13.Explain how self-esteem predicts long lasting happiness.
14.Explain non-verbal type of emotional abuse.

Q3] Write a short note in 50 to 60 words: {3 mk each}

1. Step to deal with emotional abuse.
2. Internal and external changes during the experience of emotions.
3. Emotional abuse
4. Benefits of emotional well being in day to day life.

Q4] Case Study {Answer the following questions based on the examples only in word}: {2 mk
each}
1. To maintain emotional well being , Sunita Does embroidery which type of technique is
used by Sunita to maintain emotional well being. (March,July-22)
2. 4. While there was a discussion among the friends about where one should park the bike
in the college premises , Sailesh’s voice became louder , he became aggressive , ran
over the friend. What emotion will Sailesh be experiencing in this scenario. (March-22)
3. 4. Atul participated in tree plantation program to build self-esteem and self-confidence.
So which type of technique is used by Atul to achieve emotional well being ?(March-24)
4. Reema insults her classmate infront of everyone , shouts at her on occasions , forces her
to do her own work again her. What is type of emotional abuse shown by Reema?(July-
24)
5. In order to achieve emotional well being among the students , the principle of the
college involved the students in tree plantation and green zone projects on a large scale.
At what level did the principle of the college try to achieve emotional well being among
students?(July-25)

Q6] Answer the following in 80 to 100 words: {5 mk each}

1. Explain the respond approach of anger management (March-22)
a. Consulting family member
b. Engage talks with other party
c. Active listening
d. Speaking assertively
2. Explain the benefits enjoyed by a person who is high on the emotional well being(July-22)
a. Coping with stress
b. better self-regulation
c. Increased productivity
d. Increased creativity
3. Explain the benefits you enjoy being high on emotional well being.
a. Coping with stress (March-23)
b. Better self-regulation
c. Increased productivity
d. Life satisfaction
4. Explain the respond approach of anger management
a. Consulting family member
b. Engage talks with other party
c. Active listening
d. Speaking assertively
5. Explain the basic emotions given by Paul Ekman
a. Happiness
b. Sadness
c. Anger
d. Fear
6. Explain the reassess approach of anger management
a. Taking complete responsibility of your emotions.
b. Developing empathy
c. Using compassion
d. Conducting a reality check
7. Explain the respond approach of anger management
a. Consulting family member
b. Engage talks with other party
c. Active listening
d. Speaking assertively

8. Explain the following basic emotions:

a. Sadness
b. Fear
c. Surprise
d. Disgust
 Chp 6 PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

Q1.B] Match the column: {1 mk each}

1. Hallucinations à Schizophrenia
2. Illogical Fear à Phobia (July-23)
3. Schizophreniaà Split mind (March-24)
4. Schizophrenia à Incongruent (March-25)
5. Eugene Bleuler à Schizophrenia (July-25)

Q1.C] True or False: {1 mk each}

1. Sign of self-neglect indicates mental wellness. (July-23)
2. Excessive use of the internet does not have any adverse effect in the body. (July-24)
3. Self harm tendency is a signal indicating that an individual needs professional help.
(March-25)
4. International classification of Disease and Related Heath problem (ICD) is created by
World Health Organization(WHO) (July-25)

Q1.D] Answer in one sentence: {1 mk each}

1. From which Latin word is the term anxiety derived? (March-22)
2. What is illogical fear of some object called? (March-23)
3. What is an irrational fear of some object when there is no danger from it?(March-24)
4. What does the word ‘phren’ mean? (July-24)

Q2] Answer in 25 to 30 words: {2 mk each}

1. Write in your own words the information about post traumatic stress disorder.(July-22)
2. What is meant by bipolar disorder. (July-22)
3. Write down the symptoms you about generalized anxiety disorder. (March-23)
4. Write symptoms of depressive disorder. (March-23)
5. Describe the nature of bipolar disorder. (July-23)
6. Explain bipolar disorder (March-24)
7. Write symptoms of phobic disorders. (July-24)
8. Write symptoms of bipolar disorder. (March-25)
9. Write the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder. (July-25)

Q3] Write a short note in 50 to 60 words: {3 mk each}

1. Bipolar Disorder (March-22)
2. Post traumatic stress disorder.(March-22)
3. Drug Addiction (July-22)
 4. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. (March-23)
5. Generalized anxiety disorder. (July-23)
6. Drug addiction (March-24)
7. Genrealized anxiety disorder. (July-24)
8. Phobia(March-25)
9. Substance related and addictive disorders. (July-25)

Q4] Case Study {Answer the following questions based on the examples only in word}: {2 mk
each}
1. Shailesh has been scared of the dark for the past year. He sweats when he’s in the
darkness, his limbs tremble and he avoids going into the darkness. (July-22)
2. Vihan has been consuming alcohol heavily for many years. He cannot concentrate in any
work. Despite repeated attempts of stopping consuming alcohol , the problem does not
go away. These could be the symptoms of which psychological disorder? (March-23)
3. Rohan, a boy, who lost his job, now borrow money from friends to buy liquor, despite his
efforts he could not break his habit of consuming liquor. All these behaviors of Rohan are
the symptoms of which psychological disorder? (July-23)
4. Ramesh has been experiencing hallucinations for the past year. He talks in a disorganized
manner and screams for no reason. These symptoms are the symptoms of which
psychological disorder? (March-24)
5. Ramesh has been experiencing alternate phases of mania and depression for the past six
months. These symptoms are the symptoms of which psychological disorder?(July-24)

Q5] Explain the concepts in 25 to 30 words: {2 mk each}

1. Phobia (March-22)
2. Suggestible stage (March-25)
3. Phobia (July-25)

Q6] Answer the following in 80 to 100 words: {5 mk each}

1. Explain the positive effect of schizophrenia (March-22)
Points:
a. hallucinations
b. delusions
c. Disorganized speech
d. Incongruent effect
2. Describe the criteria for psychological disorders (July-22)
Points:
a. clinical significance syndrome
b. Distress and impairment
 c. Dysfunction
d. Behavior that is just deviant or conflicting with society does not become a sign of
psychological disorder
3. Describe the criteria of psychological disorders(March-23)
Points:
a. clinical significance syndrome
b. Distress and impairment
c. Dysfunction
d. If any response given to stressor is accepted as a response to the stimulation is
not considered a sign of mental disorder
4. Explain the nature of post traumatic stress disorder(July-23)
Points:
a. Meaning
b. Shock stage
c. Suggestible stage
d. Recovery stage
5. Explain nature of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. (March-24)
Points:
a. Meaning
b. Shock stage
c. Suggestible stage
d. Recovery stage
6. Explain the nature of positive symptoms of Schizophrenia. (July-24)
Points:
a. Hallucination
b. Disorganized speech
c. Disorganized behavior
d. Incongruent affect
7. Describe the criteria of psychological disorders(March-25)
Points:
a. clinical significance syndrome
b. Distress and impairment
c. Dysfunction
d. If any response given to stressor is accepted as a response to the stimulation is not
considered a sign of mental disorder
8. Explain nature of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. (July-25)
Points:
a. Meaning
b. Shock stage
c. Suggestible stage
d. Recovery stage
 Chapter 7: FIRST AID IN MENTAL HEALTH

Q. 1(A) Complete and rewrite the following statements by selecting the appropriate words given in the
brackets:
1. For first aid in mental health help should be taken from__________.(2023)
(A)friend (B) teacher (C) professional expert
2. Shortness of breath is a_____ symptom of anxiety. (2025)
(behavioral, psychological, physical)

Q. 1. (B) Match the words from 'Group A' and 'Group B' appropriately:
a. Black Magic/ Stigma à 2. Self-help strategy(2021)
d. Anxiety à 4. ALGEE action plan(2021)
d. First Aid in mental health à 6. ALGEE action plan(2022)

(C) Write whether the following statements are 'True' or 'False':

8. Anxiety disrupts day-to-day functioning of an individual. (2021)
4. One of the major obstacles to getting help from a mental health professional is the stigma attached
to mental illness. (2022)
5. Giving support and information is not a skill of first-aid in mental health. (2023)
5. The skill of listening non-judgmentally is essential in first aid of mental health. (2024)
4. Self harm tendency is a signal indicating that an individual needs professional help. (2025)

(D) Answer the following questions in only "one" sentence each:

4. What is meant by listening non-judgmentally? (2025)

Q. 2 Answer the following questions in 25-30 words each:

1. Enumerate the various symptoms an individual with anxiety disorder exhibits. (2021)
1. Explain in your own words the importance of 'encouraging to get professional help'(2022)
6. Explain any four changes seen in the behavior of individual suffering from depression. (2024)
6. Explain how superstitions act as a hurdle in the first aid in mental health. (2025)

Q. 3 Write short notes on the following topics in 50-60 words each:

1. Listening non-judgmentally. (2021)
1. Overdependence on internet(2022)
1. Explain the factors contributing to anxiety. (2022)
5. Hurdles in First-aid in mental health. (2023)
5. Overdependence on internet(2025)

Q. 4 Write answers to the following questions based on the examples only in words:
1. Aruna has got into the habit of buying things online. No matter how many things she buys, she is not
satisfied. What kind of addiction does Aruna have? (2022)
4. Manisha, who was experiencing grief, was told by her friends that they share her grief and advised
her to go for a walk every day. So, which is AGLEE action plan did Manisha's friends follow? (2025)

Q. 5 Explain the following concepts in 25-30 words each:

1. Listening non-judgmentally(2023)
2. Overdependence on internet(2023)
3. Internet Addiction(2024)
4. Superstition - Hurdle in First aid in mental health. (2024)
5. Sleep hygiene - A self help strategy(2025)
 Chap 8 POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

Q1.A] Fill in the blanks: {1 mk each}

1. The belief that good things will happen is called _____. (pessimism, resilience, optimism)

Q1.B] Match the column: {1 mk each}

1. “A” “B”
(a) Positive Psychology (1) Fight or Flight
(2) E. L. Thorndike
(3) 16 Personality Factors
(4) Seligman
(5) Key feature of Science
(6) Split Mind
2. “A” “B”
(a) Pessimist (1) Thyroid Gland
(2) Coded internal sensation
(3) Lack of self confidence
(4) Study of self-actualization
(5) Phobia
(6) Pancreas
3. “A” “B”
(a) Mindfulness (1) State of awareness
(2) Natural science
(3) Persona
(4) Theory of Emotions
(5) Social Science
(6) Schizophrenia4.
4. “A” “B”
(a) Resilience (1) Model of emotions
(2) Willian James
(3) Interview
(4) Overcome hurdles
(5) Wilhelm Wundt
(6) ALGEE action plan

Q1.C] True or False: {1 mk each}

1. Masten is the Father of Positive Psychology
2. If you experience positive emotions regularly, you will feel less energetic.
 3. The capacity to understand what the other person is experiencing is sympathy.

Q1.D] Answer in one sentence: {1 mk each}

1. What is the capacity to understand what the other person is experiencing called?
2. What is meant by empathy?
3. Who is the Father of Positive Psychology?

Q2] Answer in 25 to 30 words: {2 mk each}

1. Write the meaning of mindlessness in your own words.
2. What is meant by optimism?
3. Explain how perceiving meaning in life can lead to long-lasting happiness
4. What are the essential building blocks of resilience?
5. Explain any two determinants of happiness that you have experienced.
6. Describe in your own words the State of Mindfulness.
7. Methods to promote empathy.
8. Explain in your own words any two methods to promote empathy.

Q3] Write a short note in 50 to 60 words: {3 mk each}

1.Life above zero.

Q4] Case Study {Answer the following questions based on the examples only in word}: {2 mk
each}
1. To reduce the problem of acute water shortage caused by irregular rainfall, all the
citizens of the village came together and built farm ponds in the fields. So what type of
resilience do citizens of the village use to overcome natural disaster?
2. Ramesh always lives fully in the present. He does not dwell on the past events. What is
the positive aspect of Ramesh’s behavior?
3. Swati, a poor girl, accepts financial problems as challenge, strives to progress by working
hard and constantly thinks that her future will be bright. So, what is this mental attitude
in Swati’s behavior called?
4. Even though Cyclone Tauktae caused huge damage to agriculture. Hanmanta believes
that with hard work, the situation can be restored. What is the positive aspect of
Hanmanta’s behavior?
5. After the daughter died of cancer, Vasanta shared a rehabilitation center for cancer
patients. What is the positive thing about behavior of Vasanta?
6. Ali noticed that due to lockdown and financial crisis, the security guard is unable to get
enough food. So, Ali bought a month’s worth of groceries and gave it to the security
guard. What is the positive aspect of Ali’s behavior?
Q5] Explain the concepts in 25 to 30 words: {2 mk each}
1. Mindfulness.
2. Community (Social) resilience.
3. Positive Psychology.
4. Physical resilience.
5. Psychological resilience.