Additional Practice Questions

(Issued by Board on 8" Sep., 2023)

Psychology (037)
Time:3 Hours Class-XII Max. Marks:0
General Instructions:
General instructions
All questions are compulsory except where internal choice has been given.
Question Nos. 1-15 in Section Acarry 1mark each. You are expected to answer them as directed.
" Question Nos. 16-21 in Section Bare very short answer Type-I questions
should not exceed 30 words. carrying 2 marks each. Answer to cach question
Question Nos. 22-24 in Section Care short answer questions type-II carrying 3 marks each. Ansiver to each question should
not exceed 60 words.
Question Nos. 25-28 in Section Dare long answer Tipe-I questions carrying 4 marks ench. Answer to each
not exceed 120 words. question should
Question Nos. 29-30 in Section Eare long answer type-lI questions carrying6 marks each. Answer to
not exceed 200 words. each question should
Question Nos. 31 -34 in Section F are based on twvo cases given. Answers to each onemark
words. Answer to each two-mark question should not exceed 30 words. question should not exceed 20

SECTIONA
1. Anil did not get any positive feedback from his teacher 5. Jasmine was tensed about her
for his project work. Instead of being disappointed, medical entrance
Anil motivates himself to make his project better. examination. Her cousin, Veer, who had earlier
cleared the same entrance examination, gave her tips
Identify the type of intelligence being demonstrated for the preparation and management of time. This is a
by Anil. 1 form of socialsupport. 1
(a) Logical-Mathematical (b) Naturalistic (a) Informational
(c) Emotional (b) Tangible
(4) Spatial (b) Emotional (d)Genuine
2. Given below are two statements labelled as 6. In the question given below, there are two
Assertion statements
(A) and Reason (R). Select the most marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the
answer from the options given below:
appropriate statements and choose the correct option.
1 1
Assertion (A): Cognitive Assessment System can Assertion (A): P'sychoneuroimmunology focuses on
be used to assess cognitive deficits in children with the link between the brain, body and the
immune
learning problems. system.
Reason (R): It consists of verbal and non-verbal tasks Reason (R): Psychological stress is accompanied
that measure basic cognitive functions. by negative emotions and associated behaviours,
Options: including depression, hostility and aggression.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the
correct Options:
explanation of A. (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
(b) Both A and R are true, butR is not the explanation of A.
correct (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct
explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false. explanation of A.
(d) Ais false but Ris true. (c) A is true, but R is false.
3. While discussing the (d) A is false, but R is true.
mountain ranges in the class, 7. Deepak has been diagnosed with
Sujata became aware of a trip to the schizophrenia.
years ago. Freud referred to this levelmountains some
of awareness as
When he was given the news of the death of his close
family member, he did not show any emotion at all.
lying in the 1 This symptom is called
(a) Conscious
(b) Preconscious (a) Alogia (b) Flat affect
(c) Unconscious (c) Blunted Affect
4
(d) Instinct (d) Avolition
may occur between two or more 8. Seema belongs to a small town that emphasises strict
needs or motives. incompatible gender roles and limited interactions outside the
1
(a) Frustration (b) Conflicts family. After moving to a big city, she experiences
(c) Stress (d) Social Pressure social anxiety leading to feelings of isolation and
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depression. The model that best (d)Discrimination

conditionis explains Seema's (b) Polarisation there aretwo
statements
DiatheSiS Stress Model
1 13. In the question given below, (R). Read the
ia) (A) and Reason 1
b)BiologicalModel marked as Assertion correct option.
Statements and choose the atti-
b P'sychodynamicModel Components of an
Assertion (A): The cognitive 'dissonant), i.e.,
Socio-culturalModel eof
udemust be 'consonant (opposieh each other.
9 Nimishahas been diagnosed with somatic symptom they should be logically in line that two cognitions
disorder. Which of the following individualfinds
Keason (R): If an dissonant, should
disorder? statements
are not then both of them
ruefor her 1 n an attitude are
i AperSon with persistent body-related symptoms be changed.
may or may not be related tO a serious medical
Options: true and R is the
Correct
condition. (a) Both A and R are
explanation of A. correct
ji. Reports loss of part or all of some basic bodily and R is not the
(b Both A and R are true
functions. explanation of A.
ii. Rarely visits the doctor and is never concerned A is true but R is false.
(C)
about any diagnostic results. (d) A is false but R is true
is the relationship amongst
Experiences significant distress and disturbances 14. In which type of groupboundaries permeable and1
in one's daily life. members impersonal,
iandiy (b) ii and iii meetings less frequent?
(a) (b) Primary group
i andiv (d) iand ii (a) Ingroup (d) Secondary group
(c)
(c) Formal group
In one of the therapy sessions, Sarah opened up about below, there are two statements
the pressures she faced to be perfect. Her therapist val- 15.In the question given Reason (R). Read the1
marked as Assertion (A) and option.
daed Sarah's emotions and emphasized her inherent statements and choose the correct group or
worth as a person. Thetherapist showed 1
Assertion (A): It is difficult to leave a
cohesive
cohesive.
(a) Intellectual understanding gain membership of a group which is highly
becomes more cohesive,
(b) Regard Reason (R): As the group
think, feel and act as a social
(c) Unconditionalpositive regard group members start to 1
unit.
(d) Sympathy Options:
of an attitude indicates how correct expla
11. The (a Both A and R are true andR is the
positive or negative an attitude is.
1
nation of A. not the correct
R is
(a) Valence (b) Extremeness (b) Both A and R are true and
(b) Complexity (d) Centrality explanation of A.
an accident. Now her friends do Ais true but R is false.
12 Henna lost an arm in is an
(C)
not invite her to play with them in the park. This 1 (d) Ais false butR is true.
enample of
(a) Stereotype (b) Prejudice
SECTION B
about feelings and
information pro encourages her to act out fantasies
16. What are the characteristics of the intelligence? conflicts. 2
cessing approach to understanding Identify and explain this therapy.
temper tantrums every time
OR
with respect to 20. Some children throw
State the features of a normal curve their demand is not fulfilled. Suggest the most appro
modify
intelligence quotient.
differences in the level of creativ priate behavioural technique that would help
17. There are individual this behaviour.
variation in the potential2 21. Tapan felt that higher education was not important for
ity.How can we explain this attitude af
for creativity? individually success in life. However, he changed his Referring
and dreams are not ter observing his aunt, who was a scientist.
I5, Art, religion, myths Justify this statement with2
acquired, but are inherited. to Mohsin's two-step concept, explain the process of2
reference to analytical psychology.the expression of ner
identification.
19.Alika has been struggling with therapist
sessions, the
emotions. During the therapy SECTION C
an individual'sSpsy:
with his 23. What are the effects of stress on 3
2. Akram was unhappywith a bet
loved his job but he approached chological functioning?
Akram was team 24. Kamla, a typically
quiet four-year-old girl, exhibited
eam leader. When recommended the name of his sudden and unusual behaviour by painting the walls
er job offer, he accepted it. According to Stern green and attributing it to her friend named Janiya.
eader who willingly intelligence Akram used to Over the past week, she has been spending time in her
rg, explain the type of engaging in conversations with this imaginary
room,
modifv the environment.
OR order to companion.
in Grade XIin psycho Does Kamla's behaviour fit into the definition of 'ab3
DIa wants to choose subjects
later in life. Which normality'? Justify.
pursue a successful careerassessed bythe counsellor in
logical attributes will bean informed choice? Give rea-
order to help Dia make
Sons for your answer.
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SECTION D
25. Sonam's intelligence tests reveal that reality shows. After attending a
she has excep
tional general ability. Identify this variation of intelli
gence and its characteristics. How can the school help
her reach her full potential?
same, Shrishti's opinion not only
she also started a protest gTOup. distsrecngtussihoenetn
ldentify the
26. Manas belongs to a family of 4 phenomenon taking place here. Whhy
but he himself wants to become Chartered Accountants
a
nomenon occur?
thisdoes
ily members strongly disapprove of painter. His fam OR
which makes him unhappy. Using CarlhisRogers'
career choice Sahil is a member of a sales team but he
just sits
describe the influence of these family theory, and waits for the rest of the team to
Manas' personality. conditions on4 targets. He then takes credit for their work the achieve
effort is affecting the team's productivity His lacr
27. Why is it important to
psychological rehabilitate individuals with Which soial phenomenon is taking place? and Ho more
gies used in thedisorders? Explain the effective strate this phenomenon be reduced so that the
28. Shrishti opposesrehabilitation of these
the idea of underage individuals. 4 ductivity and morale are enhanced? teams
children in TV
29. SECTION-E
Enumerate the key features of the trait
the understanding approach in used to assess personality.
of
Explain any two of thepersonality.
trait approaches in detail. 30. Give a brief account of how
psychological disorde
have been viewed over the ages.
OR
What are the OR
characteristics of the indirect methods
of personality assessment? Describe neurodevelopmental disorders.
Explain any two such tests
(CASE BASED)
CASE 1
SECTIONF
CASE 2
Read the following passage and Read the following passage and answer questc
numbers 31 and 32. answer question numbers 33 and 34.
There is asecret to having children with a Arunima Sinha is a true inspiration, having overcoT:
titude towards school. It's for you, the good at incredible odds to become the first female amput:
a great attitude towards parent, to have to climb Mount Everest. Her
just common sense. school. This connection isn't world's highest peak is a story/journey to the top of th:
of
It's confirmed in a review of
several years of educa ance, and an unbreakable spirit. courage, persever
tional research. A former national-level volleyball
For lost one of her legs in a tragic plaver, Arunim:
example, if children observe their parents and train acident. Instea:
other adults sharing of giving up, she deided to pursue
the children absorb thestories from their college years,
message that education is im
a passion she had alwavs had. She mountaineering
trained hard tor
portant and something they'll eventually two vears, enduring countless hardships, and finall:
as both fun and valuable. look back on achieved her dream of climbing Mount
Harris and Robinson also found that many Asian fam 2013. Everest ir
ilies, regardless of financial status, still Arunima's inspiring story doesn't end there. Sinc:
the value of education to their
children. communicate then, she has gone on to climb six of the
est peaks, becoming an inspiration to world'sall high
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spend your weekends hanging outneighbourhood
with highly de
or the world.
greed scholars to let vour children know that educa Arunima'sstory isapowerful reminder that no obsta
tion can bring inancial and cle is toO great to overconme. Her
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31. ldentify the tactor that intluences generations to come.
in the abOve passage. attitude formation Source:
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sharing stories from their college years, other adults 33. Her
the children
journey to the top of the world's highest peak
a story of courage, perseverance, and an
absorb the message that education is important and unbreakab
spirit.Acording to Kobasa, which personality
something they'll eventuallv look back on as both fun trait
and valuable". Which two proesses of attitude forma 34. being reterred to here?
tion can te identitied here? Explain anv two stress butters that have helped Arur
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ANSWERS
OBJECTIVETYPE QUESTIONS SECTIONA
1. Option (c) Emotional Pg. 17
2. Option (a)Both Aand Rare true, and Ris the 3. Option (b) Preconscious Pg. 34
correct 4. Option (b) Contlicts Pg. 55
explanation of A. Pg. 9,10 5. Option (a) lntormational Pg 66
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Option(d) Ais faalse, but Ris true Pg. 59 |1|

115-116
Option(b) Flat affect Pg. 82 EEEEE |1| 12. Option (d) Diserimination Pg. I10 |1|
false. Pg,
7.
Option(d) Socio-cultural Model Pg. 75 13. Option (c) Ais true but R0s |1|
Option (d) Secondary group Pg 13
o. Option (a) iand iv Pg. 78 14.
are true and R is the correct
13. Option (a) Both Aand R
Option(c) Unconditional
Option(b) Extremeness Pg.positive
109 regard Pg. 91 |1]| explanation of A. Pg, 135
|1|
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Information-processing approach SECTIONB

describes the ol
16. " The God or Mother Earth is a good example
processes people use in intellectual reasoning
andproblem-solving. archetypes. and arts
AThe major iocus of this approach is on how an
C

Archetypes are found in myths, dreams

selt-strives for
of all mankind. Jung held that the
intelligentperson acts. unity and oneness.
Rather than focusing on the structure of in many
It is an archetype that is expressed
intelligence or its underlying dimensions, ways. He devoted much of his efforts to the
information-processing approaches emphasise expressions in various traditions.
study of such
studying cognitive functions underlying (Any two of the above)
intelligent behaviour. (1+1=2) Pg. 37-38
(Any two of the above characteristics) 19. Gestalt therapy-Imk
(1+1=2) Pg. 5,6 The client is taught to recognize bodily processes
OR
and emotions that are being blocked out
from
e I0 scores are distributed in the population in awareness.
such away that the scores of most people tend This helps in increasing self-awareness and self
to fall in the middle range of the distribution. acceptance.
(Any one of the above)
" Only a few people have either very high or very
low scores. The frequency distribution for the (1+1=2) Pg. 101
IQ scores tends to approximate a bell-shaped 20. The technique that would help is differential
curve,called the normal curve. reinforcement.
" Unwanted behaviour be reduced
" This type of distribution is symmetrical around can

the central value,called the mean. and wanted behaviour can be increased
(Any two characteristics) simultaneously.
Positive reinforcement of the wanted behaviour
(1+1=2) Pg. 11
17. Limits of creative potential set by heredity and negative reinforcement or ignoring the
" Environmental factors like motivation, behaviour for unwanted behaviour.
commitment, fanmily support etc. stimulate the (1+1=2) Pg. 98
development of creativity 21. According to Mohsin,attitude change takes place in
(1+1=2) Pg. 19 the form of two steps.
18. Jung claimed that there was a collective C In the first step, the target (Tapan) of change
unconscious. identifies with the source (Aunt).
" Collective unconscious consists of archetypes or ldentification means that the target has liking
primordial images. and regard for the source.
Archetypes are not individually acquired but (1+1=2) Pg. 110-111
are inherited.
SECTION C
22. Contextua/ Practical Intelligence (Any three points)
" It can help people succeed in life because it (1+1+1=3) Pg. 17,18
involves the ability to deal with environmental 23. behaviour
Emotional: Anxiety, depression, mood swings, erratic
demands encountered on a daily basis.
People high on this aspect easily adapt to their Behavioural- use of tranquilisers, alcohol, disrupted
present environment or selecta more favourable sleep patterns, absenteeism, reduced work
environnment or modify the environment. performance
O Street Smartness or business sense Cognitive effects: decision making, concentration,
(Any three points) argumentative, reduced short term memory
(1+1+1= 3) Pg. 57-58
(1+1+1=3) Pg. 9 24. Yes or No. 1mk
OR The four D's and their explanation of how Kamla's
Aptitude -Definition behaviour is deviant, dysfunctional, dangerous and
Interest - Definition distressing or why it is not.
Importance of both to predict success in
future Abnormality means away from the normal- deviation
form of test from social norms and being maladaptive.
Use generalized aptitude test in the several sepa
Datteries which measure aptitude in (1+2=3) Pg. 71-72
rate but homogenous areas
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SECTIOND
25. Sonam is intellectually gifted. 27. Rehabilitation of the mentally ill is
She is showing characteristics of intellectual
- Superior giftedness required
Such patients become self-sufficient.
intelligence, high
motivation and good performancecreativity, intrinsic The aim is to empower the patient
in
Toreach her full potential, Sonarn wouldschool exarms. productive menber of the society. Imk to becone
attention and different educational require special When there is acorrespondence
beyond those provided tonormal children in programmes
regular
Occupational therapy
" Social skills training
between the rea
classrooms.
These may include life enrichment Vocational therapy.
can sharpen children's skills in programmes that Cognitive retraining
productive thinking,
planning, decision-naking, and communication. (Explanation of any thre
26. Roger views (1+1+2=4) Pg. 12, 13 28. Group Polarization -Definition(1+3=4) P'g, 103-104
personality
continuous proces5. development as a
It involves It occur5 as
evaluate oneself and mastering the process learning to i. In thecompany of
actualisation. of self like-mínded people, peone
are likely to hear newer
He recognises the role of social their viewpoints. arguments favouring
ínfluences in the ii. When people find others also favouring ther
development of self-Concept. When
tions are positive, the self-concept andsocial condi viewpoint, they feel that their view is
are high. Incontrast, when the self-esteem by the public. This is a sort of validatei
ative, the self-concept and conditions are neg effect. bandwagon
self-esteerm
People with high self-concept and are low. ii. When people find others having similar vies
generally flexible and open to new self-esteem areso they are likely to perceive them as in-group.
that they can continue to grow and experiences (1+3=4) Pg. 138, 139
This situation warrants that an self-actualise. OR
positive regard mustatmosphere
of Social Loafing- Definition -Jmk
unconditional
order to ensure the be created in To reduce social loafing
concept. enhancement of people's self
Making the effortof each individual
" When there is a Making group members committed toidentifiable
self and the idealcorrespondence
self, a
person is
between the real Increasing thevalue of the tasks
the work
Discrepancy between the real self generally happy.
and the ideal self Making individuals feel their individual contribu
often results in unhappiness and tion is important
(Explanation of any dissatisfaction.
ence to Manas)
four of the above with refer Strengthening group cohesiveness
(Explanation of any three)
(1+1+1+1=4) Pg, 40-42 (1+3=4) Pg. 137
29. Trait theories are mainly SECTIONE
description or characterisation ofconcerned with the
basic components of
that a less structured or
unstructured stimulus or
personality. situation will allow the individual to project her
They try to discover the building blocks of per his feelings and desires onto that
situation. These
sonality. projections are interpreted by experts.
Traits are relatively stable over time. The person being assessed is usually
They are generally consistent across the purpOse of assessment and the not told about
situations. ing and interpretation. method of scor
Their strengths and
combinations vary across in
dividuals leading to individual differences in per The person is informed that there are
no correct or
sonality. incorrect responses. Each response is considered
toreveal a significant aspect of
Trait theories: (Any twopoints) personality.
Scoring and interpretation are lengthy and some
times subjective.
Allpor's TIrait Theory
Cattell: Personality Factors (Explanation of any two of the above)
Projective tests:
Eysenck's Theory " The
Rorschach Inkblot Test
(Explanation of any two theories) The Thematic
Apperception Test
OR
(2+2+2=6) Pg. 31-33 Rosenzweig's Picture-Frustration(TAT)Study (1
" Projective techniques Study)
(indirect techniques) were Sentence Completion Test
developed to asses5 unconscious motives and feel " Draw-a-Person Test
ings.
These techniques are based on the (Explanation of any two tests
assumption (2+2+2=6) Pg. 43-46
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30. Perspectives: OR
Supernatural
Biological Definition of neurodevelopmental disorders.2 mks
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Psychological
Viewpoint over the ages: Specific Learning Disorder
Onganismic Intellectual Disability
Middle ages Autism Spectrum Disorder
Renaissance
(Brief explanation of all)
Age of reason and enlightenment (2+ 4=6) Pg. 83-84
Interactional approaches.
(Any six of the above)
(1+1+1+1+1+1=6) Pg. 71-72
SECTION F
(CASE BASED)
CASE 1 CASE 2
31. Family and school environment 33. Hardiness: commitment, control and challenge
Reference groups
1 mk. Pg. 63
(Any one)
1 mk Pg. 111 34. Stress buffers:
32, Learning attitudes by association, reward or
punishment Exercise
Learning attitudes through modelling Positive attitude
Learning attitudes through group or cultural
norms Positive thinking
Learning attitude through exposure to information (Explanation of any two)
(Description of any two)
(1+1=2) Pg. 110 (1 +1=2) Pg. 65-66