Psychology Solved Question Paper Class 12 - 2016
CBSE Question Paper - 2016

Subject: Psychology
Time: 3 Hours Marks:70

General Instructions:
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Marks for each question are indicated against it.
(iii) Answers should be brief and to the point.
(iv) PART- A has 10 Learning Checks carrying one mark each. You are required to answer them as directed.
(v) Questions 11 to 16 in PART- B are Very Short Answer type questions carrying 2 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 30 words.
(vi) Questions 17 to 20 in PART- C are Short Answer Type I questions carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 60 words.
(vii) Questions 21 to 26 in PART- D are Short Answer Type II questions carrying 4 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 100 words.
(viii) Questions 27 and 28 in PART- E are Long Answer Type questions carrying 6 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 200 words.

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PART A

1.If a person has the skill of understanding the motives, feelings and behaviours of other people , he/she is said to have (1)
(a) Interpersonal intelligence
(b) Intrapersonal intelligence
(c) Linguistic intelligence
(d) Social intelligence

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2.Value judgement of a person about himself/herself is called __________ . (1)

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3.The state of physical, emotional and psychological exhaustion is known as (1)
(a) Resistance
(b) Stress
(c) Burnout
(d) Coping

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4.Compulsive behaviour is the inability to stop thinking about a particular idea or topic. (True/False) (1)

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5.A false belief that is firmly held on inadequate grounds is known as __________ . (1)

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6.Empathy means understanding things from other person’s perspective.(True/False) (1)

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7.Schemas that function in the form of categories are called __________ . (1)

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8.Collection of people assembled for a particular purpose is called an __________. (1)

Ans:audience


9.__________ is the study of the relationships between living beings and their environment. (1)

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10.The ability of a counsellor to reflect on what the client says and feels using different words is known as (1)
(a) Decoding
(b) Communication
(c) Listening
(d) Paraphrasing

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PART B

11.Explain pervasive developmental disorder. (2)

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12.Explain binge eating. (2)

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13.What is existential anxiety? (2)

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14.What is meant by compliance? (2)

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15.Explain crowding. (2)

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16.State two advantages of using observation as a technique. (2)

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PART C

17. Describe Type-A personality. (3)

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18.State three characteristics of pro-social behaviour. (3)

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19.Describe crowding tolerance. (3)

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(OR)

Enumerate the pro-environmental actions that can help protect environment from pollution. (3)

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20.Explain active listening skill of communication. (3)

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PART D

21.Explain aptitude. Differentiate between aptitude and interest. (4)
(Chapter 1 - Variations in Psychological Attributes)

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22. Explain the psychometric approach to understand intelligence. State two theories based on this approach. (4)
(Chapter 1 - Variations in Psychological Attributes)

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23.Explain mental disorders from socio-cultural perspective. (4)
(Chapter 4 - Psychological Disorders)

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24.Explain psychological distress according to behaviour therapy. Describe any one behavioural technique. (4)
(Chapter 5 - Therapeutic Approaches)

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(OR)

Describe four factors which contribute to the treatment of psychological Distress. (4)
(Chapter 5- Therapeutic Approaches)

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25.Explain briefly the factors that influence attitude change. (4)
(Chapter 6 - Attitude and Social Cognition)

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26.What are the major determinants of cooperation and competition ? (4)
(Chapter 7 - Social Influence and Group Processes)

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PART E

27.Explain the concept of personality. Describe the cultural approach to study personality. (6)
(Chapter 2 - Self and Personality)

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(OR)

Discuss the observational methods used in personality assessment. What problems are faced in using these methods ? (6)
(Chapter 2 - Self and Personality)

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28.Explain stress according to General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) model, giving examples from everyday life. Describe any one strategy for coping with stress. (6)
(Chapter 3 - Meeting Life Challenges)

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(OR)

Explain the effect of stress on the immune system. How social support can lead to positive health and well-being ? Discuss. (6)
(Chapter 3 - Meeting Life Challenges)

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