TESTPAPER

CLASS 12 - PSYCHOLOGY
Time - 3 hours​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Marks - 70

SECTION-A - 1 markers

1.​ Systematic desensitisation begins with some form of.

a.​ Instrumental conditioning
b.​ Instrumental training
c.​ Relaxation training
d.​ None of the above

2.​ Logotherapy is given by

a.​ Viktor Frankl
b.​ Sigmund Freud
c.​ Ivan Pavlov
d.​ Carl Rogers

3.​ Who among the following was the first person that devised systematic tests to measure intelligence of children?
a.​ Terman
b.​ Binet
c.​ Thorndike
d.​ Wechsler

4.​ Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and
choose the appropriate option.
Assertion (A): Primary groups are pre-existing groups.
Reason (R): One cannot choose the primary group.
a.​ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b.​ Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c.​ A is true, R is false.
d.​ A is false, R is true.

5.​ _____________ is a dynamic situation-specific reaction to stress.

a.​ Exhaustion
b.​ Coping
c.​ Management of stress
d.​ Dealing with stress

6.​ Intellectually disabled children can do vocational adjustment in sheltered work environment, usually needs
consistent supervision in _________ level.
a.​ Mild
b.​ Moderate
c.​ Severe
d.​ Profound

7.​ Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and
choose the appropriate option.
Assertion (A): Tahir is a farmer's eldest son. He is considered the dependable one in his friend group. He sees his
responsibilities through and is very nurturing to younger members. His teachers praise him as sincere and very
well-mannered.
Reason (R): People develop various personality traits in order to adapt to the ecological and economic demands of
their cultural group.
 a.​ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b.​ Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c.​ A is true, R is false.
d.​ A is false, R is true.

8.​ The ______________ attached to mental illness means that people are ashamed of their problems.
a.​ Stigma
b.​ Maladaptive
c.​ Social norms
d.​ Distress

9.​ The emotional component of attitude is also called__________ component.

a.​ Cognitive
b.​ Affective
c.​ Psycho-motor
d.​ None of these

10.​We all belong to different types of groups. What type of group will the armed forces be if you join it?
(i) Primary​ ​ ​ (ii) Secondary
(iii) Formal ​ ​ ​ (iv) Informal

a.​ (i), (iii) and (iv)

b.​ (iii) and (iv)
c.​ (ii) and (iii)
d.​ (i), (ii) and (iv)

11.​According to Freud what is the function of ego:

a.​ To boost a person's self confidence
b.​ To push for the fulfilment of one's self interest
c.​ To mediate between impulsive drives and the moral conscience
d.​ None of the above

12.​Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the statements and
choose the appropriate option.
Assertion (A): Self-esteem has a strong relationship with our everyday behaviour.
Reason (R): Children with low self-esteem in all areas often display anxiety, depression, and increasing anti-social
behaviour.
a.​ Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b.​ Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c.​ A is true, R is false.
d.​ A is false, R is true.

13.​The defence method of reducing anxiety called__________is to push the impulse out of awareness into the
unconscious.
a.​ Regression
b.​ Rationalisation
c.​ Suppression
d.​ Repression

14.​Feeling of togetherness that keeps a group intact is called.

a.​ Norms
b.​ Roles
c.​ Status
 d.​ Cohesiveness

SECTION-B - 2 markers

15.​What is PTSD?
16.​At the time of COVID-19 pandemic, people felt a profound sense of uncertainty and fear. It also led many to
confront their own mortality and the fragility of life. What kind of anxiety is it? Explain.
17.​What is Avolition?
18.​Your brother prefers to eat junk food, what would you do to change his/her attitude towards junk food?
19.​What is the purpose served by attitudes?

SECTION-C - 3 markers

20.​Mohit understands the motives, feelings and behaviours of other people and can develop a comfortable
relationship with them. He also likes to travel as he recognises the beauty of different species of flora and fauna.
Identify the types of intelligence that Mohit possesses in accordance with Gardner's theory. From the
information provided about Mohit, explain any two other types of intelligence that Mohit may not be
possessing.

21.​What are the causes/sources of the emergence of prejudice? Give suitable examples.

22.​(a) “Abnormal behaviours are those that differ markedly from a society’s ideas of proper functioning’. Discuss?
OR
(b) Riya sometimes finds herself in unfamiliar places without any recollection of how she got there. She also
struggles to remember important personal details and occasionally feels as if she is watching herself from the
outside. Identify the psychological disorder that Riya may have. Elaborate in detail

23.​Explain Louise Thurstone’s ‘Theory of Primary Mental Abilities’.

SECTION-D - 4 markers

24.​(a) Angad has been a topper in class. He went to the topmost college, where he was neither sensitive to his own
self or to others. This led to problems in interpersonal relationships with reference to his condition. Explain the
importance of emotional intelligence in his life.
OR
(b) Arjun is a talented writer. He crafts compelling stories with unique ideas. What are the different factors that
contribute to the development of creativity?

25.​Arihant wants to become a singer even though he belongs to a family of doctors. Though his family members
claim to love him but strongly disapprove of his choice of career. Using Carl Rogers' terminology, describe the
attitudes shown by Arihant's family.

26.​A group of 20 students was asked to complete the task of decorating the classroom board. However, it was
brought to the notice of the teacher that not everyone was participating and putting in effort. Identify and
explain the phenomenon being described above and give reasons why this occurs.

27.​"The classification of psychological disorders is important." Justify the statement and explain the two
classification schemes.

SECTION-E - 6 markers
 28.​(a) What is psychotherapy? Additionally, elaborate uopn what are the techniques used in the rehabilitation of
the mentally ill? (2+4)
OR
(b) Which therapy encourages the client to seek personal growth and actualise their potential? Write about the
therapies which are based on this principle.

29.​(a) Discuss in detail about different types of stress management techniques

OR
(b) Describe the GAS model and illustrate the relevance of this model with the help of an example. Also write
some of its criticisms.

SECTION-F - Case based

Case Study-1
Read the case study given below and answer the questions (Q. 30 & 31) that follow:

In an experiment, boys of certain schools expressed their preference for paintings by two artists — Vassily Kandinsky
and Paul Klee. Children were told that it was an experiment on decision-making.
The knew the groups in which they were grouped (Kandinsky group and Klee group). The identity of other group
members was hidden using code numbers.
The children then distributed money between recipients only by code number and group membership. Following
results in terms of sample distribution matrix were obtained:
Ingroup member-7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Outgroup member-1, 3, 5,7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25

30.​In this experiment, what does in-group member refer to? Who is associated with the above experiment? 1
31.​Identify the experiment which has been conducted in the above case. Explain primary and secondary groups. 2

Case Study-2
Read the case study given below and answer the questions (Q. 32 & 33) that follow:

Samar is a school going child. Due to lockdown, he is at home. One day he happens to have an instinct to eat
ice-cream cone. However, there is only one ice-cream cone in refrigerator. He wants to grab the cone and eat it. He
also realizes that if he grabs the cone without asking, he may be punished
The best way for Samar to achieve gratification is to ask for permission to eat the cone. In this way, he knows that if
his behaviour is morally correct and this approach towards obtaining the ice-cream will not create quilt, fear or
anxiety in him.

32.​Which element of personality determined that the behaviour of Samar is morally correct and quilt free? Discuss
it. 1
33.​Which element of personality describes the realisation experienced by Samar that if he grabs the cone without
asking, he may be punished? Discuss it. 2