QUESTION BANK

GRADE XII PSYCHOLOGY

CASE STUDY BASED QUESTIONS

Q17 Read the case and answer the questions that follow: Avi and Anita went to a
doctor. They wanted to get health checkups. The doctor gave them a fitness
certificate and asked them to visit a counsellor /mental health professional for a
holistic analysis. Avi asked will he give us electric shock. The Doctor said “no, he
will administer some assessments methods “Anita asked if it would be an
Intelligence test. Avi said I scored 92% marks which means I am very intelligent.
Anita said you just had the power of rote memory I could always transform a small
input into an effective output. Then they started discussing about their school
friends Remember Rajat had a great ability to deal with environment, he was street
smart and quickly adapted to different situations. Mridul was so creative he could
use past experiences creatively and solve novel problems. Parul loved going to
school, she was always interested in new knowledge, always used to plan what to
do and how to do and she had been a great executor as well. Anita told Avi
intelligence is not an easy concept it involves interdependent functioning of three
neurological systems, called the functional units of brain. Avi smiled and said
“Anita you know a lot about intelligence. I am sure you have a high IQ”. Anita also
smiled and said for sure it is somewhere between 110- 119. Once they reached
the mental health professional, they comforted them and enquired about the
purpose of the testing, as they wanted to avoid its misuse.

With reference to the above case, answer the following questions.

i) Anita said you just had the power of rote memory I could always
transform a small input into an effective output. Which theory of 1
intelligence is Anita referring to for explaining her Intelligence?

a) Uni factor theory

b) Two factor theory
c) Hierarchical model of intelligence
d) Structure of intellect model

ii) Identify the intelligence of the following

Paru– 1
Mridul
iii) Anita also smiled and said for sure it is somewhere between 110- 119.
What is the description of IQ range between 110-119? 1

a) Average
b) Low average
c) High average
d) Superior

TWO MARKER QUESTIONS

Q18 We should guard against erroneous practices associated with intelligence test. 2
Comment.
Q19 Vinay has been identified to a 'gifted' student. What are the characteristics of such 2
 a person?
Q20 What is the difference between talent and giftedness? 2

THREE MARKER QUESTIONS

Q21 Some of famous musicians like Adele, Bryn Adams, Louis Armstrong either didn’t 3
go to high school or were dropouts. In Light of same analyses your understanding
of relationship between intelligence and creativity.

Q22 Why is emotional intelligence receiving increasing attention of educators? 3

Q23 Saniya is the bright student of her class; she participates in all curricular and co- 3
curricular activities. Her teachers say she is high on analytical and critical thinking
ability. Identify the type of intelligence she is high on. What are the other type of
intelligences under this theory?

FOUR MARKER QUESTIONS

Q24 Any intellectual activity involves interdependent functioning of three neurological 4

systems Explain with reference to relevant theory of intelligence.

Q25 JP Das’ model of intelligence is based on the information processing approach. 4

Discuss.

Q26 What is the role of nature and nurture in the development of intelligence? 4

Q27 What is emotional intelligence? Explain its importance for students? 4

Q28 Ansh is a social worker who works with the elderly in an old age home. He is also 4
a law-abiding citizen who is respectful of others’ perspectives. Identify and explain
the facet of Integral intelligences that he is exhibiting.

SIX MARKER QUESTIONS

Q29 Distinguish between Sternberg’s theory of intelligence and Gardner’s theory of 6

multiple intelligences.
Q30 Rashmi is a highly motivated and intelligent student. She is at the top of her class, 6
but she has no friends. For a class project she was paired with two other girls. She
is having a hard time collaborating with them on the project. Identify why is Rashmi
having a hard time. How can students like her offered support to improve their
emotional/social relationships?

Q31 Highest form of intelligence is when an individual is able to “shape and select 6
environment to accomplish one’s goals and those of one’s society and culture”.
Explain.
Q32 Mohit and Rohit are extremely intelligent boys of highly successful IT professional 6
parents; Mohit is their biological son whereas Rohit is an adopted one. How can
you explain the similarities in their intelligence with their IT professional parents?
What type of test would you suggest to assess their intelligence?
Q33 “Roma is a 10years old girl who has an exceptional general ability which can be 6
seen in wide variety of areas” a) Which ability is been discussed here? b) Explain
its important characteristics in detail

CHAPTER-2 SELF AND PERSONALITY

 ONE MARKER QUESTIONS

Q1 ____________is the projective test which can be used to assess how people 1
express aggression in the face of a frustrating situation.
Q2 According to Behaviourists, the structural unit of a personality is the __________. 1

a) Dreams
b) Unconscious
c) Motives
d) Response
Q3 An individual is rejected in a job interview, which he was very eager to join. Now 1
he claims his present job is better. He is using__________:

a) Reaction Formation
b) Projection
c) Regression
d) Rationalisation
Q4 A student thinks that he can complete the task effectively and achieve his goal. 1
This is an example of:

a) Self efficacy
b) Self-esteem
c) Self-concept
d) Self control
Q5 When Aryan was a small child, his parents adopted a little girl. Aryan promptly
“Forgot” that he was toilet trained and began wetting the bed. As an adult, Aryan
cannot remember that he did this, despite what his parents tell him. This is an
example of

a) Projection
c) Rationalisation
b) Reaction formation
d) Repression
Q6 Sunita has recently decided to leave medical school and pursue a career as an 1
artist. Her parents, however, are deeply disappointed with her decision. Sunita is
experiencing___________from her parents.

a) Positive regard
b)Conditional positive regard
c) Unconditional positive regard
d) Negative regard
Q7 According to experts who deal with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, one of the key 1
attitudes to develop in the survivors is that of

(a) Self-confidence
(b) Self-worth
(c) Self-concept
(d) Self-efficacy
Q8 Alfred Adler theory of personality is known as- 1

(a) Analytical psychology

(b) Individual psychology
(c) Psychoanalysis
(d) None of the Above
Q9 The tendency of subject to agree with question mention in test irrespective of their 1
nature or content is referred to as __________________________.

Q10 Match the following: 1

1) grabbing the candy and eating it immediately a) reality principle

2) asking for permission to eat the candy b) moral principle
3) eating the candy is ethically right c) pleasure principle
Q11 TAT of personality is a type of: 1

a) Questionnaire
b) Self report inventory
c) Projective test
d) paper-pencil test
Q12 Rita is highly motivated, always in a hurry, lack-patience and feels she is 1
overburdened with work. Her personality type would be___________.

Q13 After being failed in examination, Roy asserts that "he could do better if he takes 1
tuitions the next time". Which defense mechanism does he use –

a) Denial
b) Rationalization
c) Reaction formation
d) Repression
Q14 Gordon Allport’s theory of personality gave two dimensions biological and 1
environmental.True/False

CASE STUDY BASED QUESTIONS

Q15 Identify the defence mechanisms in below mentioned cases:

15(i) Mrs Sinha often accuses other women of talking too much and spreading
rumours. It is rather obvious to those who know her that she is revealing her own 1
inclination in that area.

15 (ii) Soldiers exposed to traumatic experiences in concentration camps during

wartime had amnesia and were unable to recall any part of their ordeal. 1

15 (iii) The mother of an unwanted child may feel guilty about not welcoming her
child. As a result, she may try to prove her love by becoming overindulgent and 1
over protective of the child.
Q16 Identify the defence mechanisms indicated in the below mentioned cases:

16 (a) Soldiers exposed to traumatic experiences in concentration camps during 1

wartime sometimes have amnesia and are unable to recall any part of their ordeal.

16 (b) The mother of an unwanted/unplanned child may feel guilty about not 1
welcoming her child. As a result, she may try to prove her love by becoming
overindulgent and overprotective for the child.

16 (c) Mrs. Brown often accused other women of talking too much and spreading 1
rumours. It is rather obvious to those who know her that she is revealing her own
inclinations in that area.

16 (d) Paul, an aggressive child, had plans in elementary school, as he would

 frequently fight with other children, Paul found when he entered high school that 1
he could channel this hostility into sports such football and soccer.

TWO MARKER QUESTIONS

Q17 Differentiate between surface and source traits 2

Q18 What are the drawbacks of self-report measures? 2
Q19 Why does the interviewer prepare a ‘schedule’ for the purpose of an interview? 2
Q20 What does Eysenck consider to be the two most important dimensions of 2
personality?
Q21 How do projective tests provide insight into personality? 2
Q22 Differentiate between social identity and social self. 2
Q23 Reema is a 17 years old girl who is obese and is not able to have a control over 2
her diet.” What tips would you give her to monitor her behaviour for self-control?

THREE MARKER QUESTIONS

Q24 How would Horney’s explanation of depression be different from that of Alfred 3
Adler?
Q25 How does Freud explain the structure of personality? 3
Q26 Who gave the 5-factor model of personality.? Explain 5 factor model of 3
Personality.
Q27 Describe Allport’s trait theory. 3
Q28 What is meant by delay of gratification? Why is it considered important for adult 3
development?
Q29 What is meant by structured personality tests? Which are the two most widely 3
used structured personality tests?

FOUR MARKER QUESTIONS

Q30 What are the features of indirect techniques of personality assessment? Describe 4
any one such test.
Q31 Explain any two of Freud’s psychosexual stages of development. How did Freud 4
explain the concept of fixation and regression?
Q32 Anita regularly abstains from food for religious reasons. Which aspect of the self is 4
she displaying? Suggest the psychological techniques that will help her abstain
from food.
Q33 Discuss psychodynamic approach of personality. 4
Q34 Discuss the cognitive and behavioural aspects of self. 4

SIX MARKER QUESTIONS

Q35 What do you understand by defence mechanism? Give examples. 6

Q36 Explain the post-Freudian approaches to personality. 6
Q37 Explain the self-report measures to understanding personality 6
Q38 Arihant wants to become a singer even though he belongs to a family of doctors. 6
Though his family members claim to love him but strongly disapprove his choice of
career. Using Carl Rogers’ terminology, describe the attitudes shown by Arihant’s
family.

CHAPTER-3 MEETING LIFE CHALLENGES

ONE MARKER QUESTIONS

Q1 Radhika is frustrated and is crying, as she has not prepared well for her 1
examination. The coping strategy that she is using to deal with this stress is:

(a) Avoidance oriented

(b) Task oriented
(c) Problem focused
(d) Emotion oriented
Q2 Rajat is satisfied only if he does everything perfectly. This is an instance of 1

(a) social pressure

(b) internal pressure
(c) conflict
(d) social stress
Q3 __________ are abilities for adaptive and positive behaviour that enable 1
individuals to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life
Q4 Ramya is being provided with books and uniforms by the school. Identify the kind 1
of support that she is receiving.

a) Informational Support
b) Tangible Support
c) Emotional Support
d) Positive Support
Q5 The impact of any stressful event depends largely on the way we interpret it. 1
(True /False)
Q6 Many students face high levels of anxiety while preparing for the Board 1
examination which interferes with their preparation, concentration and
performance. This could be due to

a) Eustress
c) Pathogens
b) Weakened immune system
d) Evaluative stress
Q7 Which type of blood cells are attacked by HIV- 1

(a) T-Cells
(b) B-Cells
(c) Natural Killer
(d) T helper cells
Q8 Secondary Appraisal means the perception of new or changing environment as 1
positive/negative or neutral. T/F
Q9 Yukti has her final exam in three weeks that she is concerned about. Her concerns 1
prompt her to start studying and in doing so, she feels less worried as the
examapproaches. In this case, the exam, Yukti’s concerns, her behaviour may be
seen as an example of ______________.

a) Burnout
b) Distress
c) Eustress
d) Strain
Q10 Procrastination is an example of __________ oriented coping mechanism.

a) Emotion
b) Problem
c) Person
 d) Avoidance
Q11 The stage of General Adaptation Syndrome marked by intense psychological
efforts to adapt to the stressor is called ________________.

Q12 Abhinav lost his job due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, off lately he has stopped
eating nutritional food, has started smoking cigarettes and alcohol, and has
difficulty sleeping. He is showing _____________ effects of stress
Q13 Stressed individuals may be more likely to expose themselves to ____________
which are agents causing physical illness.

Q14 The stage of General Adaptation Syndrome marked by intense psychological

efforts to adapt to the stressor is called the: a) Resistance b) Alarm reaction c)
Exhaustion d) Reaction

CASE STUDY BASED QUESTIONS

Q15 Read the case and answer the questions that follow:

Raj has been studying for his final examination which is going to take place
tomorrow morning. He studies till 1.am in the night. Unable to concentrate
anymore, he sets the alarm for 6 a.m and tries to go off to sleep. As he is very
tense, he keeps tossing and turning in bed. Images flash through his mind of not
being able to secure the marks he needs to opt for the subjects of his choice. He
blames himself for fooling around with his friends and not preparing thoroughly for
the examination. In the morning he wakes up with a heavy head, misses breakfast,
and barely makes it in time to school for his examination. He opens the question
paper, his heart pounding, hands clammy with sweat and then he feels his mind
has gone completely blank.

1) “He studies till 1.am in the night. Unable to concentrate anymore, he sets the 1
alarm for 6 a.m and tries to go off to sleep.” Identify the effect of stress
experienced by Raj.

a) Emotional effect
b) Physiological effect
c) Cognitive effect
d) Behavioural effect

2) “Images flash through his mind of not being able to secure the marks he needs
to opt for the subjects of his choice.” Identify the type of appraisal discussed in this 1
statement.

3) “He blames himself for fooling around with his friends and not preparing 1
thoroughly for the examination.” What type of coping strategy did Raj use to deal
with his stress?

4) Which type of anxiety is being discussed about in the above case? 1

TWO MARKER QUESTIONS

Q16 Identity the unhelpful habits that make us vulnerable to stress 2

Q17 What are the characteristics that comprise positive health? 2
Q18 Discuss the main limitation of Hans Selye’s model of stress. 2
Q19 What is biofeedback? 2
Q20 Distinguish between Life events and Hassels. 2
Q21 What is resilience? 2
Q22 Explain any 2 stress management techniques 2

THREE MARKER QUESTIONS

Q23 Discuss the factors that lead to positive health and wellbeing. 3
Q24 What is a GAS model? 3
Q25 We know that certain lifestyle factors can cause stress and may lead to diseases 3
like cancer and coronary heart disease, yet we are unable to change our
behaviour. Explain why?
Q26 Explain the effect of stress on psychological functioning. 3
Q27 Describe how life skills can help meet life’s challenges. 3

FOUR MARKER QUESTIONS

Q28 Give an example of a life event which is likely to be stressful. Suggest reasons 4
why it is likely to cause different degrees of stress to the person experiencing it.
Q29 Describe Lazarus’ general model of stress appraisal. 4
Q30 What is positive health? Describe any three stress buffers that facilitate positive 4
health.
Q31 What is the role of biofeedback in dealing with stress? Give an example. 4
Q32 What is coping? Identify the different coping strategies to deal with stress? 4

CHAPTER-4 PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

ONE MARKER QUESTIONS

Q1 Rahul experiences short episodes of acute and overwhelming apprehension or 1

terror. He is experiencing a:

a) Parasympathetic discharge
b) Panic attack
c) Phobia
d) Generalised anxiety disorder
Q2 Children who show marked difficulties in social interaction and communication, 1
desire for routine and restricted interests are suffering from

a) Alogia
b) Impulsivity
c) Hyperactivity
d) Autism
Q3 The __________ model of mental disorders emphasizes the interaction between a 1
predisposition and an environmental condition encountered by the individual.

a) biological
b) diathesis-stress model
c) cognitive model
d) psychodynamic model
Q4 Sushant has not been able to get peaceful sleep, has impaired concentration and 1
emotional numbing. He is suffering from ____________ disorder.

Q5 The full form of I.C.D 10 is ________________. 1

Q6 Kyla has uncontrollable urge to pull one's own hair. She is suffering 1
from________________.
Q7 People unable to prevent themselves from repeatedly carrying out a set of actions 1
are affected by:

a) Manic-depressive disorder
b) Panic disorder
c) Somatoform disorder
d) Obsessive compulsive Disorder
Q8 Leela just doesn’t enjoy doing much of anything lately. She has lost interest in food 1
and all activities. She seems agitated most of the time and is unable to think
clearly. Most of the days she stays in bed. If these symptoms get prolonged, she
may be diagnosed as having:

a) Bipolar disorder
c) Agoraphobia
b) Major depressive disorder
d) Schizophrenia
Q9 Sunil shows loss of interest in most of the activities, cannot sleep well at night, 1
exhibits excessive guilt and loss of interest in activities that he would enjoy earlier.
Sunil’s symptoms are akin to that of:

a) Somatoform Disorder
c) Major depressive disorder
b) Obsessive compulsive disorder
d) Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Q10 A soldier from the army reported paralysis of his right hand. On investigation, no 1
neurological cause could be identified. Name the disorder he is suffering from.
Q11 Rohit believes he is a secret agent and that a network of spies communicates with 1
him through messages sent directly into his head. Identify the type of delusion he
is experiencing.

(a) Delusion of reference

(b) Delusion of control
(c) Delusion of grandeur
(d) Delusion of persecution
Q12 Samina keeps organizing her cupboard the whole day. Even the thought of 1
somebody messing it, keeps her distracted in class and makes her anxious. Such
symptoms are typical of which disorder?

CASE STUDY BASED QUESTIONS

Q13 Mukesh, now about 24, comes from a lower-class family of fishermen. They earn
their livelihood by fishing in shallow backwater or rivulets streaming from big rivers.
He had studied up to class IV in the local school, and then left it due to poverty. As
a child, he used to accompany his father to the backwaters, especially where they
cultivated prawns. Very occasionally crocodiles swim in from the big river with
which the backwater may be connected, and there has been tales about crocodiles
killing men around the village. Everybody had heard these tales, but since the
appearance of crocodiles is quite rare, everybody works in knee deep water
without much anxiety. From early adolescence onward, Mukesh gradually became
afraid of crocodiles, He was unable to work in the water, because if he sees any
shadow, even of underwater plants and fish, he suffers from uncontrollable fear.
Since Mukesh’s family has no land to cultivate, and Mukesh hardly has any other
skill, not being able to work in water has practically made him a nonearning
 member of the poor family. Mukesh understands that his fear is irrational, and
never in his life time has he heard of a crocodile actually attacking a man in their
locality. He understands that he is becoming a burden on his family; but he cannot
overcome the intense fear. While he attributes the fear to the stories he had
listened to in childhood, he knows that these are not enough to provoke such
strong reactions.

1) Identify Mukesh’s disorder 1

2) What treatment is best suited for overcoming his problem? 1
3) Mention the other 2 types of disorder that fall under this category 1

Q14 Sage is a 26-year-old doctoral candidate in English literature at the local university.
She is in good standing in her program and has plans to enter the job market in
the fall. She thinks she is “fat” and has been self-conscious about her body since
the sixth grade, at which time she began menstruating and developing breasts
earlier than the other girls in her class. She was teased and remembers feeling
“chubby, too big, and just wanting to be small like [her] younger sister.” She started
dieting in the seventh grade, following strict rules for weeks During these times;
she would stock up on candy bars and other snack foods and eat them, often in
her bedroom late at night. Her parents became concerned and tried to strictly limit
her dieting. This led to eating “normal” during the day and binging on those candy
bars she kept hidden in her bedroom at night if she felt sad, scared, or mad. She
grew into a habit of eating to feel better – relief that was only temporary, as she
would feel ashamed about what she had done and resolve not to do it again. In
college, her pattern of emotional eating continued, this felt more distressing to her
because of the pressure to look “as pretty and thin as the other girls?” So she
experimented with throwing up after the late-night eating and found that, at least in
the minutes that followed, she felt like she had much more control and believed
this would help her to prevent the weight gain she so dreaded. She fell into a
vicious cycle of late-night binges (typically consuming about 7 candy bars in 15
minutes, during which times Sage described feeling very out of control followed by
making herself throw up. In college, she engaged in these binge-purge episodes
about 6 nights. Today, she wants to stop binging and purging but she is also afraid
that if she stops, she will gain weight.

Identify Sage’s disorder 1

a) Obsessive Compulsive Disorder b) Bulimia Nervosa

c) Major Depressive Disorder d) Anorexia Bulimia

Sage’s symptoms come under which group of disorders?

1
a) Mood Disorders b) Substance Abuse

c) Eating Disorders d) Developmental Disorders

When Sage experienced physical changes during puberty, other children teased
and made fun of her, which lead her to believe that she needs to lose weight. 1
According to which model, this could be the underlying cause of her abnormality?

a) Biological b) Socio-cultural c) Psychodynamic d) Cognitive

What could be the possible reason for Sage’s feelings/disorder in light of the 1
diathesis-stress model?
 a) biological predisposition followed by stressful situation
b) overgeneralizations and negative conclusions
c) unconscious psychological forces
d) inability to fulfill her potential

Q15 Mr. Sen is a 67-year-old male who reports that his biggest problem is worrying. He
worries all of the time and about “everything under the sun.” For example, he
reports equal worry about his wife who is undergoing treatment for breast cancer
and whether he returned his book to the library. He recognizes that his wife is
more important than a book, and is bothered that both cause him similar levels of
worry. Mr. Sen is unable to control his worrying. Accompanying this he
experienced excessive and uncontrollable anxiety, had difficulty falling asleep,
impatience with others, difficulty focusing at work, and significant back and muscle
tension. Mr. Sen has had a lifelong problem with worry, recalling that his mother
called him a “worry wart.” His worrying does wax and wane, and worsened when
his wife was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.

Identify Mr. Sen’s disorder. 1

a) Generalized anxiety disorder

b) Major depressive disorders
c) Obsessive- compulsive disorder
d) Somatic symptom disorder

Identify the odd one out:

1
a) Specific Phobias
b) Social Anxiety disorder
c) Agoraphobia
d) Generalized Anxiety Disorder

What is the nature of fear experienced by a person suffering from generalised

anxiety disorder? 1

a) irrational .
b) mild
c) unexplained terror

According to Behavioural model, Mr. Sen’s symptoms are due to:

1
a) irrational assumptions
b) maternal deprivation
c) learned maladaptive ways of behaving
d) inability to find meaning in life

TWO MARKER QUESTIONS

Q16 How does the behaviour model explain psychological disorders? 2

Q17 Shaan has been diagnosed with Dissociative identity disorder. With reference to 2
psychodynamic model give any 2 reasons that could have led to this problem
Q18 Differentiate between anorexia nervosa and bulimia. 2
Q19 Describe the symptoms of Autism spectrum disorder 2
Q20 What are major Depressive Disorders? List any two symptoms. 2
Q21 According to socio- cultural model, abnormal behavior is best understood in light of 2
social and cultural forces that influences individual. Elaborate.
Q22 Describe the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder. 2
Q23 What is separation anxiety disorder? List any two symptoms. 2

THREE MARKER QUESTIONS

Q24 Differentiate between dissociative amnesia and depersonalization. 3

Q25 Reena is 5 years old; she cries when she is dropped to school. Explain the 3
disorder and list its symptoms
Q26 Anxiety has often been called as a ‘butterflies in the stomach feeling’. At what 3
stage does it become a disorder? Discuss it type.

FOUR MARKER QUESTIONS

Q27 “Rahul is a 27yrs young adult working in an M.N.C. He did not reach back home 4
after office. After 4yrs he suddenly came back home, but did not remember the
past 4yrs of his life. It seemed as if he suddenly woke up” Which type of disorder is
Rahul suffering from? Explain other related disorders under this category
Q28 “Rupa is a 16yr old girl who has persistent belief that she has a serious illness, 4
despite medical reassurance and failure to develop the disease. But she
continuously worries about her worries.” a) Which type of disorder is she suffering
from? b) Explain the other disorders of the same category.
Q29 How would a social learning theorist account for a phobic fear of lizard? 4

SIX MARKER QUESTIONS

Q30 Explain mental disorders from the perspective of any three psychological models. 6
Q31 What are the different Neurodevelopmental disorders? Explain. 6
Q32 What is addictive behaviour? Name any two frequently abused substances and 6
describe their consequences.
Q33 What are some of the measures suggested by WHO to prevent suicide? What are 6
the approaches that are useful in strengthening positive self-esteem in children?
Q34 What are the various disorders specific to children? 6
Q35 What are anxiety disorders? Explain its types. 6
Q36 What do you understand by the term ‘dissociation’? What are its various forms? 6
Q37 Siya speaks incoherently loses track of her responsibility towards her work and 6
family in real life and talks to people that are not present in her environment.
Identify the disorder, also elaborate the different symptoms of this disorder.
Q38 Alka has an extreme phobia of rats, Explain this phobia from social learning and 6
psychoanalyst view point. Substantiate your answer with suitable examples.
Q39 Discuss the symptoms of schizophrenia. 6
Q40 While speaking in public the patient changes topics frequently, is this a positive or 6
a negative symptom of schizophrenia? Describe the other symptoms and subtypes
of schizophrenia

CHAPTER-5 THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES

ONE MARKER QUESTIONS

Q1 Manya gives trouble in eating dinner, so the amount of evening snacks was 1
decreased. This change made Manya eat well during dinner. The act of
decreasing the quantity of snacks was:
 a) Consequence
b) Reinforcement
c) Antecedent operation
d) Maintaining factor
Q2 The technique in which the patient is asked to freely speak all the thoughts coming 1
to his/her mind without filtering them is called __________________.
Q3 Aversive conditioning is repeated association of desired response with aversive 1
consequences. True/False
Q4 Client-centred therapy focuses on creating unconditional positive regard in the 1
client. True/False
Q5 Systematic desensitization is based on principle of _____________. 1
Q6 Which type of yoga combines breathing techniques with chanting of Mantras. 1

(a) Ashtanga
(b) Kundalini
(c) SKY
(d) Vipassana
Q7 Which of the following individuals would play the least directive role in the 1
therapeutic process?

a) A Beckian cognitive therapist

b) A Rational emotive therapist
c) A Client Centered therapist
d) A Psychoanalyst
Q8 The therapy that leads to cognitive restructuring has proved to be successful in the 1
treatment of _______________________.

a) Depression and mania

b) Schizophrenia
c) Phobias
d) Anxiety and depression
Q9 If a child gives trouble in eating dinner, an antecedent operation would be to praise 1
the child every time he/she finishes dinner. (True/False)

CASE STUDY BASED QUESTIONS

Q10 Fatema, now a housewife of 35 years of age, had always been nervous since her
childhood. During her school days, she had been anxious for her studies and
examinations. She was also extremely upset if any of her friends talked ill about
her or the teachers scolded her. At home she became greatly worried if her father
came home later than usual. She apprehended some accident. She was admitted
to college, but did not finish her graduation. She married at the age of 22. Her
husband had a small business in the town. Fatema was from the very beginning
apprehensive about the possible failure of her husband’s business and worried
over any temporary loss that occurred. Initially her husband was glad to see her
worried, as he interpreted it as her attachment to him. Gradually he became
irritated at the constant worry and negative predictions she had. He tried to
convince her that every business has its own ups and downs, and there is nothing
to be worried about. The effort was of little effect. At the age of 26 Fatema gave
birth to a girl, and after four years to a boy. During pregnancy she was extremely
fearful that the pregnancy would go wrong and some damage might occur to her
unborn child. Fatema’s family consulted some ‘pirbaba’ (local saint) who gave her
some pious water and assured her that everything would be alright, and she was
consoled a bit. Now her daughter being in puberty, Fatema is extremely worried
 that some harm might befall her, and remains anxious till the girl comes back
home from school. Fatema fears that she might be assaulted on her way back
home. Fatema’s son is also growing up, and Fatema is worried that he might hurt
himself during play. She reports bad dreams and apprehends that these might
come true. She restricts her son’s movement causing lots of argument and
dissatisfaction within the family. However, she becomes so anxious and starts
crying instead of rationally justifying her stand that her husband and children
ultimately compromise with her demands. Fatema remained happy and relaxed for
a negligible period of her life, always apprehending that some danger might befall
her and her loved ones. She is a frequent visitor to the ‘pirbaba’, and remains
temporarily calm only after he had blessed her for a safe life

(a). Identify the disorder that Fatema has.

1
(b). Which therapeutic approach will best suit the client, substantiate your selection
of therapy in a line? 2

TWO MARKER QUESTIONS

Q11 How can faulty behavior be modified with token economy? Elucidate with the help 2
of an example.
Q12 How would you rehabilitate patients to become productive members of society? 2
Q13 Mohit is struggling to accept himself and hardly aware of himself. Which kind of 2
therapy will be beneficial for him in this case? Explain this therapy briefly.
Q14 What are the factors that contribute to healing in psychotherapy? 2
Q15 Name the two main techniques of behaviour modification 2

THREE MARKER QUESTIONS

Q16 Explain the method of treatment of Behaviour therapy. 3

Q17 Which therapy encourages the client to seek personal growth and actualise their 3
potential? Write about the therapies which are based on this principle.
Q18 Explain with the help of an example how cognitive distortions take place. 3

FOUR MARKER QUESTIONS

(These can also be asked as 6 marker)

Q19 Alex periodically suffers from extremely high levels of anxiety but he cannot 4
pinpoint the source or say why he is so anxious. He is terrified at times, his heart
often races, he feels wobbly and has difficulty in concentrating. As his counsellor
which therapy would you use to help him with his problem, explain the therapy in
detail.
Q20 In the last few years, Rebecca has had to face many difficult circumstances. Quite 4
often, she finds herself asking questions about the meaning of life. How will
existential therapy alleviate her distress and help her achieve a sense of
wholeness?
Q21 Ayesha has been feeling anxious and depressed. She is convinced that no one 4
loves her and that it would be very difficult for her to succeed. How will Beck’s
cognitive therapy help her deal with her negative thoughts?
Q22 What is alternative therapy? Describe any two that are used in psychological 4
distress
Q23 Towards any challenges in life, Ridhima has tendency to think – I am worthless 4
and situation is helpless, describe the kind of therapy that will be best suited to
 help Ridhima and how
Q24 ‘Rishabh, a 21-year-old college student, exhibits an intense fear of fireworks, 4
gunshots, popping balloons etc’. Suggest the most appropriate therapy that could
be used to help Rishabh overcome his fear.
Q25 A five-year-old child is showing disruptive and aggressive behaviour in the class. 4
As her teacher, which form of therapy would you use to help modify her behavior?
Q26 A client experiences irrational thought that are self-defeating in nature. Suggest 4
and explain a suitable therapy that will help him to reduce his distress.

CHAPTER-6 ATTITUDES AND SOCIAL COGNITION

ONE MARKER QUESTION

Q1 The positivity or negativity of an attitude is referred to as 1

a) Valence b) Extremeness c) Complexity d) Centrality

Q2 Parul started liking maths subject on account of being close to the teacher. This is 1
indicative of:

a) Impression formation b) Identification c) Facilitation d) Inhibition

Q3 An attitude change is said to be congruent when the attitude change takes place in 1
a direction opposite to the existing attitude. (True/False)

Q4 Choose the Features of Attitude from options given below – 1

(1) Extremeness and Centrality

(2) A-B-C Components
(3) Schemas and Stereotype
(4) Values and Belief
Q5 Values refer to the cognitive component of attitudes, and form the ground on which 1
attitudes stand, like belief in the Supreme Being. (True/ False)
Q6 Pari is always targeted whenever any theft occurs in the class. The phenomena 1
behind this is:

a) Scapegoating
b) Learning
c) Stereotype
d) Discrimination
Q7 Social loafing will occur when: 1

a. The group members feel more responsible

b. Motivation of the members decreases
c. Belonging to the group is important
d. There is proper coordination among members

TWO MARKER QUESTIONS

Q8 Radha likes the Bru coffee whereas her husband does not hold a positive view 2
towards this brand of coffee. Explain how balance can be created using Fritz
Heider model of balance theory. Use diagram to support your answer.
Q9 What is ’kernel of truth’? 2

THREE MARKER QUESTIONS

Q10 You have been given responsibility of changing the attitude of your schoolmates 3
towards wastage of water. Identify any 3 factors you need to keep in mind while
bringing in this attitude change and explain it with help of example.
Q11 Explain the factors that influence attitude formation. 3
Q12 ‘Sometimes it is behavior that decides the attitude.’ Explain this statement with the 3
help of an experiment

FOUR MARKER QUESTIONS

(These can be asked for 6 markers also)

Q13 Your friend eats too much junk food, how would you be able to bring about a 4
change in her/his attitude towards food?
Q14 Explain the factors that influence attitude change. 4
Q15 Preeti reads in the newspaper that a particular soft drink that she enjoys is
extremely harmful. But Preeti sees that her favourite sportsperson has been
advertising the same soft drink. Explain the process that will lead to change in her 4
attitude.

CHAPTER-7 SOCIAL INFLUENCES AND GROUP PROCESSES

ONE MARKER QUESTIONS

Q1 Choose the correct option:

(1) Larger the group,less the effort (a) Pro-social behaviour

(2) Doing something for welfare of others(b) Social Loafing
(3) Performance influenced by presence of others
(4) Arousal because the person feels he is being evaluated

A. 1-b,2-a
B. 1-c,2-b
C. 1-b,2-c
D. 1-b.2-c
Q2 In rural area of Bihar,Kartik was found to be involved in doing robbery and stole 1
almost 10 Lakh rupees from someone’s house. The whole village decided that he
should be hung to death for doing such crime. This wouldbe perfect example of
which Phenomena (a) Obedience (b) Punishment (c) Group Polarization (d) None
of the Above
Q3 The fact that group passes through various stages of development stages this was 1
given by ---------------
Q4 The school dramatics team is in the final stage of presenting their play. Identify the 1
stage of group formation the team is at.

a) Forming
b) Storming
c) Norming
d) Performing
Q5 A collection of people who may be present at a place by chance is called 1
a__________.
Q6 Cohesion amongst group members can interfere with effective leadership and lead 1
to disastrous decisions. This process is called:

(a) Cohesiveness
 (b) Groupthink
(c) Polarization
(d) Conflict

TWO MARKER QUESTIONS

Q7 “Mayank is a 17 years old boy who has just joined college after shifting to Delhi. 2
He plays Guitar and has got friendly with the band in college”. What do you think
are reasons for him to become a part of the Band or becoming friendly with that
group?
Q8 How is primary group different from secondary group? 2

THREE MARKER QUESTION

Q9 How can you reduce social loafing in groups? Think of any two incidents of social 3
loafing in school. How did you overcome it?

FOUR MARKER QUESTIONS

Q10 Explain the factors that lead to group formation. 4

Q11 Why do people join groups? 4

SIX MARKER QUESTIONS

Q12 Differentiate between group think and group polarization. Why does group 6
polarization occur?
Q13 How does Tuckman’s stage model help you to understand the formation of 6
groups? Provide real life example.

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