Class : FYJC (Sci) SUB: Psychology Time : 2 Hrs

Model Question Paper SET 1 Marks : 80

Note:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Marks are written on right side.

Q1: Attempt the following objective questions (20)

(A) Complete the following statements by selecting the appropriate words given below: Fill in the
Blanks [5]

1) memory is known as working memory.

(short term, long term, accidental)
2) When the demand of a situation exceed personal and social resources and individual can mobilize it
leads to
(Worries, Stress, Depression)
3) One of the criteria of well-adjusted behaviour is
(Intelligence, Open next to new experience, Success)
4) Ability to monitor our action and feelings is called
(Self-regulation, Self-awareness, Self-efficiency)
5) refers to any physical condition that gives rise to an activity of sense organ.
(Stimulus, Response, organism)

(B) Match the following pairs from group A and B: [5]

A B
I Tri gunas a. Sattva, Rajas, Tamas
II Self esteem b. A sense of self worth
III Stress and Strom c. Short term memory
IV Emotion focused coping d. Defence Mechanisms
V Working memory e. Adolescence
I-a, II-b, III-e, IV-d, V-c

(C) State Whether the following statements are True or False [5]
1) When we memorise meanings, concepts and principles, it is called episodic memory False
2) Well-adjusted person does not experience stress at all. False
3) Sucheta has an IQ which falls into the category of genius which is rare to find. ‘Genius’ is a
statistical deviance. Therefore, she is abnormal. True
4) Congruence between the Real self and Ideal Self is an indicator of good mental health. True
5) Psychology is a study of mind. False
(D) Answer each question in ‘one’ sentence [5]
1) What does stimulus mean?
Ans. Stimulus is any physical event or condition that gives rise to a reaction.
2) What does gender identity mean?
Ans. Gender Identity is a perception of one’s own gender which may or may not be corresponding to
their birth sex.
3) Write the traits of persons with high self-esteem.

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 Ans.

Those who have high self-esteem show characteristics like confidence, assertiveness, positive
outlook, and the ability to express themselves.
4) What is Hypostress?
Ans. A type of stress experienced when an individual has no challenging activity to do.
5) Name the three processes in memory.
Ans. Acquisition, Storage and Retrieval.

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Q2: Explain the following concepts (Any five): [10]
1) Behaviour
Ans. Behaviour is an organism’s response to various stimuli present in our surrounding. Behaviour is
either overt or covert. Overt behaviour includes directly observable responses like walking, talking,
dancing etc. Covert behaviour includes responses which are not directly observable but can be
inferred from behaviour like thinking
2) Stimulus
Ans. Stimulus is any physical event or condition that gives rise to a reaction. The stimulus can be
external or internal.
3) Ideal self
Ans. Ideal self is what we want to be. It represents our dynamic ambitions and goals. By Ideal self, Carl
Rogers meant some goals which are beyond our reach.
4) Openness to new experiences
Ans. An individual who can try new things, who can deal normally with strangers, is confident in
voicing honest opinion is open to new experiences. They don’t mind trying new things. They dare to
take risks regarding unknown experiences. They have confidence in themselves to explore and try
new things.
5) Eustress
Ans. Eustress is a positive form of stress having a beneficial effect on health, motivation, performance
and emotional well-being. It is a state when an individual is excited, determined, inspired and
energized and “ready to go”.
6) Implicit Memory
Ans. Implicit/Procedural memory is the unconscious memory of skills and how we do things,
regarding the use of objects or movements of the body. These memories are developed through
repetition and practice.

Q3: Write the short notes (Any Four): [12]

1) Characteristics of Memory
Ans.

2) Relationship between stress level and performance

Ans. Everybody deals with stress in their own way depending on their genetic predisposition and
environmental conditions. When stress exceeds a limit or if it is very less, it will deteriorate
performance. Only under moderate stress, we can achieve optimum performance.
3) Important are the social skills with example.
Ans.

4) Self-Awareness
Ans. This is a component of self concept. It is the quality or trait that involves conscious awareness
of one’s thoughts, feelings, behaviours and traits.
5) Explain the goals of Psychology.
Ans. 1. Describe : To identify and classify behaviours and mental processes as accurately as possible.
2. Explanation : To understand the causes of the observed responses by explaining the facts in a
meaningful way.
3. Prediction : To predict how a given condition or set of conditions will affect or lead to particular
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 behaviour
4. Control : Controlling behaviour means shaping or moulding behaviour in a particular direction.

Q4: Answer the following questions in 30 to 40 words (Any four): [8]

1) Psychology is a science: explain why?
Ans. Psychology is defined as the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. A
science is a body of systemized knowledge that is obtained by observing and measuring events.
Psychology employs scientific methods, systematic observation and experiments to arrive at
principles and theories. The goals of psychology are scientific in orientation.
2) Gender role
Ans. ‘Gender role’ is an acquired attribute which is psycho-social by nature. Gender role is
determined by family atmosphere, cultural influences where the child learns through observation
and imitation.
3) Explain the concept of realistic perception of self with an example.
Ans.

4) Explain the internal and external stressor with examples.

Ans.

5) What is motivated forgetting?

Ans. It is a behaviour in which people may forget unwanted memories either consciously or
unconsciously. It is also called as a conscious coping strategy. There are two levels of motivated
forgetting: Repression and thought suppression.

Q5: Answer the following questions (Any 5): [10]

1) Explain any one example of Flashbulb memory from your life.
Ans. One example of flashbulb memory from my life is when I found out that my grandmother had
passed away. I remember exactly where I was standing in my house, the clothes I was wearing, and the
expression on my mother’s face when she told me the news. I can still recall the feeling of sadness and
disbelief, the sound of my mother’s shaky voice, and the quietness that followed. This moment is so
vivid in my mind because it was emotionally intense and life-changing.
2) Compare: Attack—Withdrawal
Ans. Attack and withdrawal are practical ways of problem focused means of coping with stress. In
attack, the person directly tries to deal with the problem using available resources. In withdrawal, the
person retreats/moves away, either mentally or physically from the situation.
3) Enlist the qualities a person requires for having healthy relationships with others.
Ans.

4) How does self-awareness affect psychological wellbeing?

Ans.
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 5) What are the ways in which we can achieve congruence between the Ideal self and the Real self?
Ans.

6) Describe the goals of Psychology.

Ans. 1. Describe : To identify and classify behaviours and mental processes as accurately as possible.
2. Explanation : To understand the causes of the observed responses by explaining the facts in a
meaningful way.
3. Prediction : To predict how a given condition or set of conditions will affect or lead to particular
behaviour
4. Control : Controlling behaviour means shaping or moulding behaviour in a particular direction.

Q6: Answer the following questions in brief (Any 2): [10]

1) How will you apply “POWER” to prepare for the final exam of Psychology
Ans. You can apply the "POWER" strategy to prepare effectively for your final Psychology exam. The POWER
strategy stands for:
P – Plan
• Create a study timetable to cover all the Psychology chapters.
• Break down the syllabus into smaller, manageable parts.
• Allocate more time for difficult topics like memory, learning, and motivation.
O – Organize
• Gather all your notes, textbooks, and reference materials.
• Make mind maps or flashcards to organize key concepts and theories.
• Group similar topics together to make them easier to remember.
W – Work
• Start studying according to your timetable.
• Focus on understanding concepts instead of rote learning.
• Practice previous years’ question papers and sample papers.
E – Evaluate
• After studying each topic, test yourself to check your understanding.
• Identify weak areas and revise them again.
• Discuss difficult topics with friends or teachers.
R – Rethink
• Review your preparation regularly.
• If any strategy isn’t working, adjust your approach.
• Stay positive and confident about your progress.
By following the POWER strategy, you can stay organized, reduce stress, and improve your performance
in the Psychology exam.

2) What is meant by conflict of motives? Explain the different types of conflicts with examples.
Illustrate your answer with appropriate figures.
Ans.. Conflict of Motives
A conflict of motives occurs when a person faces two or more competing motives or desires,
making it difficult to decide which one to act on. It creates psychological tension and stress
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 because the individual is uncertain about which goal or action to pursue.

Types of Conflicts of Motives

There are four main types of conflict of motives:
1. Approach-Approach Conflict
• This occurs when a person has to choose between two equally desirable options.
• Since both options are positive, this type of conflict is the easiest to resolve.
Example:
• Choosing between going on a vacation to Goa or to Manali.
• Both options are attractive, but you can only choose one.
Figure:
→ Goa ← → Manali

2. Avoidance-Avoidance Conflict
• This occurs when a person has to choose between two equally undesirable options.
• This type of conflict creates stress because both options are unpleasant.
Example:
• Choosing between doing household chores or studying for a difficult test.
Figure:
→ Chores ← → Test

3. Approach-Avoidance Conflict
• This occurs when a person is attracted to and repelled by the same goal at the same time.
• The goal has both positive and negative aspects, which makes it hard to decide.
Example:
• Wanting to eat a chocolate cake (because it tastes good) but avoiding it because you’re on a
diet.
Figure:
→ (Tastes good)
→ (High calories)

4. Double Approach-Avoidance Conflict

• This occurs when a person has to choose between two goals, each having both positive and
negative aspects.
• This is the most complex type of conflict.
Example:
• Choosing between two job offers:
o Job A – High salary but long working hours.
o Job B – Low salary but good work-life balance.
Figure:
Job A → High Salary / Long hours
Job B → Good balance / Low salary

Conclusion:
Conflict of motives creates internal tension and stress, but understanding the type of conflict can
help in making better decisions.

OR

Ans. Conflict of motives occurs when a person faces two or more competing desires, causing psychological
tension. Types include:
Approach-Approach – Choosing between two positive options.
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 Avoidance-Avoidance – Choosing between two negative options.
Approach-Avoidance – One goal with pros and cons.
Double Approach-Avoidance – Two goals with pros and cons.

3) Describe the challenges faced by adolescents with examples.

Ans.

4) Describe the goals of Psychology with example.

Ans.

Q7: Answer any one of the following in detail. [10]

1) What are the criteria of abnormal behaviour? Explain with examples. And What are the causes of
abnormal behaviour?
2) Explain the process of human memory in detail.
Ans. Memory is an ability by which information is encoded, stored and retrieved when needed. It is
the retention of information over time for the purpose of future action. Memory is the term given to
the structure and processes involved in the storage and subsequent retrieval of information.
(i) Acquisition: It is the process of acquiring information from our sense organs. The process of
transforming the information received through our sense organs into suitable symbols like pictures,
figures, words & numbers.
(ii) Storage: The information acquired and encoded is preserved over a period of time. The process of
storage is essential for using that information in future.
(iii) Retrieval: The process of recalling the stored information for the purpose of its actual use is
known as Retrieval. We tend to retrieve mobile numbers, names etc. in our daily life.

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