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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 2021-22 
TERM I  
PSYCHOLOGY (037) 
CLASS- XII 
Time – 90 Minutes                                                       Max Marks – 35 
 
General instructions: 
 
1. The Question Paper contains three sections. 
2. Section A has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions. 
3. Section B has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions. 
4. Section C has 12 questions. Attempt any 10 questions.  
5. All questions carry equal marks. 
6. There is no negative marking.  
 
 
 SECTION A 
Section A has 24 questions (from question no. 1 to 24). Answer any 20 questions from this 
section. 
Q1  
 
 
____ and performance tests help reduce the cultural bias usually associated with intelligence tests. 
a. Non-verbal  
b. Group 
c. Individual  
d. Verbal 
Q2 
 
____ involves seeking information from a person on a one-to-one basis. 
a. Case study  
b. Self -Report 
c. Interview  
d. Psychological test 
Q3 
 
In Jensen’s model, Level II represents ____. 
a. emotional competence  
b. social competence  
c. cognitive competence  
d. associative learning 
Q4 
 
Giftedness from the teachers’ point of view depends on a combination of ________. 
a. high ability, high creativity, high commitment  
b. high ability, high creativity, high cooperation  
c. high ability, high commitment, high talent  
d. high ability, high creativity, high dependence  
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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 2021-22 
TERM I  
PSYCHOLOGY (037) 
CLASS- XII 
Time – 90 Minutes                                                       Max Marks – 35 
 
General instructions: 
 
1. The Question Paper contains three sections. 
2. Section A has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions. 
3. Section B has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions. 
4. Section C has 12 questions. Attempt any 10 questions.  
5. All questions carry equal marks. 
6. There is no negative marking.  
 
 
 SECTION A 
Section A has 24 questions (from question no. 1 to 24). Answer any 20 questions from this 
section. 
Q1  
 
 
____ and performance tests help reduce the cultural bias usually associated with intelligence tests. 
a. Non-verbal  
b. Group 
c. Individual  
d. Verbal 
Q2 
 
____ involves seeking information from a person on a one-to-one basis. 
a. Case study  
b. Self -Report 
c. Interview  
d. Psychological test 
Q3 
 
In Jensen’s model, Level II represents ____. 
a. emotional competence  
b. social competence  
c. cognitive competence  
d. associative learning 
Q4 
 
Giftedness from the teachers’ point of view depends on a combination of ________. 
a. high ability, high creativity, high commitment  
b. high ability, high creativity, high cooperation  
c. high ability, high commitment, high talent  
d. high ability, high creativity, high dependence  
 
 
Q5 
 
Some societies adopt child rearing practices that foster skills of speed, minimal moves, and mental 
manipulation, promoting a type of behavior called____. 
 
a. integral intelligence  
b. technological intelligence  
c. emotional intelligence 
d. contextual intelligence 
Q6 
 
Hippocrates proposed a typology of personality based on ____ . 
a. trigunas 
b. humour 
c. tridosha 
d. body build and temperament 
Q7 
 
Which of the following lists presents Freud’s psychosexual stages in the order in which they 
occur? 
a. anal, oral, genital, phallic and latency 
b. genital, latency anal, oral and phallic 
c. oral, anal, phallic, latency and genital 
d. oral, anal, latency, phallic and genital 
Q8 
Amit lacks motivation in life and has an overly complacent attitude. He remains relaxed and deals 
patiently with others. Which type of personality does Amit have according to Friedman and 
Rosenman? 
a. Type A 
b. Type B 
c. Type C 
d. Type D 
Q9 
 
Sanjana loves to have burgers every day. Being aware of its ill effects on her body, she promised 
herself that she would buy a book of her choice if she managed to restrain herself from eating 
burgers for a month. This is an example of _____ . 
a. observation of own behavior 
b. self-instruction 
c. self-reinforcement 
d. self esteem 
Q10 Anjani just found a gold bracelet inside a movie theatre. Which part of her personality would urge 
her to deposit it at the manager’s office? 
a. id 
b. ego 
c. superego 
d. libido 
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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 2021-22 
TERM I  
PSYCHOLOGY (037) 
CLASS- XII 
Time – 90 Minutes                                                       Max Marks – 35 
 
General instructions: 
 
1. The Question Paper contains three sections. 
2. Section A has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions. 
3. Section B has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions. 
4. Section C has 12 questions. Attempt any 10 questions.  
5. All questions carry equal marks. 
6. There is no negative marking.  
 
 
 SECTION A 
Section A has 24 questions (from question no. 1 to 24). Answer any 20 questions from this 
section. 
Q1  
 
 
____ and performance tests help reduce the cultural bias usually associated with intelligence tests. 
a. Non-verbal  
b. Group 
c. Individual  
d. Verbal 
Q2 
 
____ involves seeking information from a person on a one-to-one basis. 
a. Case study  
b. Self -Report 
c. Interview  
d. Psychological test 
Q3 
 
In Jensen’s model, Level II represents ____. 
a. emotional competence  
b. social competence  
c. cognitive competence  
d. associative learning 
Q4 
 
Giftedness from the teachers’ point of view depends on a combination of ________. 
a. high ability, high creativity, high commitment  
b. high ability, high creativity, high cooperation  
c. high ability, high commitment, high talent  
d. high ability, high creativity, high dependence  
 
 
Q5 
 
Some societies adopt child rearing practices that foster skills of speed, minimal moves, and mental 
manipulation, promoting a type of behavior called____. 
 
a. integral intelligence  
b. technological intelligence  
c. emotional intelligence 
d. contextual intelligence 
Q6 
 
Hippocrates proposed a typology of personality based on ____ . 
a. trigunas 
b. humour 
c. tridosha 
d. body build and temperament 
Q7 
 
Which of the following lists presents Freud’s psychosexual stages in the order in which they 
occur? 
a. anal, oral, genital, phallic and latency 
b. genital, latency anal, oral and phallic 
c. oral, anal, phallic, latency and genital 
d. oral, anal, latency, phallic and genital 
Q8 
Amit lacks motivation in life and has an overly complacent attitude. He remains relaxed and deals 
patiently with others. Which type of personality does Amit have according to Friedman and 
Rosenman? 
a. Type A 
b. Type B 
c. Type C 
d. Type D 
Q9 
 
Sanjana loves to have burgers every day. Being aware of its ill effects on her body, she promised 
herself that she would buy a book of her choice if she managed to restrain herself from eating 
burgers for a month. This is an example of _____ . 
a. observation of own behavior 
b. self-instruction 
c. self-reinforcement 
d. self esteem 
Q10 Anjani just found a gold bracelet inside a movie theatre. Which part of her personality would urge 
her to deposit it at the manager’s office? 
a. id 
b. ego 
c. superego 
d. libido 
 
 
Q11 Cultures are characterized as collectivistic when ________ . 
 
a. each member of the group maintains his/her individuality 
b. there is a clear dichotomy between self and others 
c. self and group remain at a distance 
d. self and group have a harmonious co-existence 
Q12 
 
The school counsellor told Simran that people are happiest and perform their best when their 
personal traits and characteristics match their occupation. To assess this, she has to go through a 
psychological test. Her counsellor is most likely to use the ______test. 
 
a. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory 
b. Eysenck Personality Questionnaire 
c. Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire 
d. Draw a person test 
Q13 
 
Collective unconscious consists of _____ that are not individually acquired but are inherited.  
a. traits 
b. archetypes 
c. conflicts 
d. dreams 
Q14 The stresses which people experience vary in terms of intensity, duration, complexity and 
__________. 
a. personality 
b. predictability 
c. temperament 
d. intelligence 
Q15. 
 
__________ is the term used to describe the level of stress that is good for a person as it 
enhances performance.  
 
a. Distress 
b. Eustress 
c. Social Stress 
d. Strain 
Q16  __________ stem from beliefs based upon expectations from inside us, such as, ‘I must do 
everything perfectly’. 
a. Conflicts 
b. Frustrations 
c. Social stresses 
d. Internal pressures 
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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 2021-22 
TERM I  
PSYCHOLOGY (037) 
CLASS- XII 
Time – 90 Minutes                                                       Max Marks – 35 
 
General instructions: 
 
1. The Question Paper contains three sections. 
2. Section A has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions. 
3. Section B has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions. 
4. Section C has 12 questions. Attempt any 10 questions.  
5. All questions carry equal marks. 
6. There is no negative marking.  
 
 
 SECTION A 
Section A has 24 questions (from question no. 1 to 24). Answer any 20 questions from this 
section. 
Q1  
 
 
____ and performance tests help reduce the cultural bias usually associated with intelligence tests. 
a. Non-verbal  
b. Group 
c. Individual  
d. Verbal 
Q2 
 
____ involves seeking information from a person on a one-to-one basis. 
a. Case study  
b. Self -Report 
c. Interview  
d. Psychological test 
Q3 
 
In Jensen’s model, Level II represents ____. 
a. emotional competence  
b. social competence  
c. cognitive competence  
d. associative learning 
Q4 
 
Giftedness from the teachers’ point of view depends on a combination of ________. 
a. high ability, high creativity, high commitment  
b. high ability, high creativity, high cooperation  
c. high ability, high commitment, high talent  
d. high ability, high creativity, high dependence  
 
 
Q5 
 
Some societies adopt child rearing practices that foster skills of speed, minimal moves, and mental 
manipulation, promoting a type of behavior called____. 
 
a. integral intelligence  
b. technological intelligence  
c. emotional intelligence 
d. contextual intelligence 
Q6 
 
Hippocrates proposed a typology of personality based on ____ . 
a. trigunas 
b. humour 
c. tridosha 
d. body build and temperament 
Q7 
 
Which of the following lists presents Freud’s psychosexual stages in the order in which they 
occur? 
a. anal, oral, genital, phallic and latency 
b. genital, latency anal, oral and phallic 
c. oral, anal, phallic, latency and genital 
d. oral, anal, latency, phallic and genital 
Q8 
Amit lacks motivation in life and has an overly complacent attitude. He remains relaxed and deals 
patiently with others. Which type of personality does Amit have according to Friedman and 
Rosenman? 
a. Type A 
b. Type B 
c. Type C 
d. Type D 
Q9 
 
Sanjana loves to have burgers every day. Being aware of its ill effects on her body, she promised 
herself that she would buy a book of her choice if she managed to restrain herself from eating 
burgers for a month. This is an example of _____ . 
a. observation of own behavior 
b. self-instruction 
c. self-reinforcement 
d. self esteem 
Q10 Anjani just found a gold bracelet inside a movie theatre. Which part of her personality would urge 
her to deposit it at the manager’s office? 
a. id 
b. ego 
c. superego 
d. libido 
 
 
Q11 Cultures are characterized as collectivistic when ________ . 
 
a. each member of the group maintains his/her individuality 
b. there is a clear dichotomy between self and others 
c. self and group remain at a distance 
d. self and group have a harmonious co-existence 
Q12 
 
The school counsellor told Simran that people are happiest and perform their best when their 
personal traits and characteristics match their occupation. To assess this, she has to go through a 
psychological test. Her counsellor is most likely to use the ______test. 
 
a. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory 
b. Eysenck Personality Questionnaire 
c. Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire 
d. Draw a person test 
Q13 
 
Collective unconscious consists of _____ that are not individually acquired but are inherited.  
a. traits 
b. archetypes 
c. conflicts 
d. dreams 
Q14 The stresses which people experience vary in terms of intensity, duration, complexity and 
__________. 
a. personality 
b. predictability 
c. temperament 
d. intelligence 
Q15. 
 
__________ is the term used to describe the level of stress that is good for a person as it 
enhances performance.  
 
a. Distress 
b. Eustress 
c. Social Stress 
d. Strain 
Q16  __________ stem from beliefs based upon expectations from inside us, such as, ‘I must do 
everything perfectly’. 
a. Conflicts 
b. Frustrations 
c. Social stresses 
d. Internal pressures 
 
 
Q17  As per the General Adaptation Syndrome, the individual is ready for fight or flight in the 
_____________ stage. 
 
a.  resistance  
b. burnout 
c. alarm reaction 
d. exhaustion 
Q18 ___________ is a dynamic situation-specific reaction to stress. 
 
a. Appraisal 
b. Coping 
c. Situational support 
d. Assertiveness 
Q19. Howard Gardner has proposed many types of intelligences except____ . 
a. linguistic 
b. creative 
c. intrapersonal  
d. interpersonal  
Q20 The IQ range for individuals with mild intellectual deficiency is ______________ . 
a. 55-69 
b. 40-54 
c. 25-39 
d. below 25 
Q21 Supportive friends and family provide ____________ by reassuring the individual that she/he is 
loved, valued, and cared for.  
a. emotional support 
b. tangible support 
c. informational support   
d. financial support  
Q22 _____________ is a behavior or skill that helps to communicate clearly and confidently, our 
feelings, needs, wants and thoughts. 
 
a. Positive attitude 
b. Perfectionism 
c. Assertiveness 
d. Rational thinking 
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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 2021-22 
TERM I  
PSYCHOLOGY (037) 
CLASS- XII 
Time – 90 Minutes                                                       Max Marks – 35 
 
General instructions: 
 
1. The Question Paper contains three sections. 
2. Section A has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions. 
3. Section B has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions. 
4. Section C has 12 questions. Attempt any 10 questions.  
5. All questions carry equal marks. 
6. There is no negative marking.  
 
 
 SECTION A 
Section A has 24 questions (from question no. 1 to 24). Answer any 20 questions from this 
section. 
Q1  
 
 
____ and performance tests help reduce the cultural bias usually associated with intelligence tests. 
a. Non-verbal  
b. Group 
c. Individual  
d. Verbal 
Q2 
 
____ involves seeking information from a person on a one-to-one basis. 
a. Case study  
b. Self -Report 
c. Interview  
d. Psychological test 
Q3 
 
In Jensen’s model, Level II represents ____. 
a. emotional competence  
b. social competence  
c. cognitive competence  
d. associative learning 
Q4 
 
Giftedness from the teachers’ point of view depends on a combination of ________. 
a. high ability, high creativity, high commitment  
b. high ability, high creativity, high cooperation  
c. high ability, high commitment, high talent  
d. high ability, high creativity, high dependence  
 
 
Q5 
 
Some societies adopt child rearing practices that foster skills of speed, minimal moves, and mental 
manipulation, promoting a type of behavior called____. 
 
a. integral intelligence  
b. technological intelligence  
c. emotional intelligence 
d. contextual intelligence 
Q6 
 
Hippocrates proposed a typology of personality based on ____ . 
a. trigunas 
b. humour 
c. tridosha 
d. body build and temperament 
Q7 
 
Which of the following lists presents Freud’s psychosexual stages in the order in which they 
occur? 
a. anal, oral, genital, phallic and latency 
b. genital, latency anal, oral and phallic 
c. oral, anal, phallic, latency and genital 
d. oral, anal, latency, phallic and genital 
Q8 
Amit lacks motivation in life and has an overly complacent attitude. He remains relaxed and deals 
patiently with others. Which type of personality does Amit have according to Friedman and 
Rosenman? 
a. Type A 
b. Type B 
c. Type C 
d. Type D 
Q9 
 
Sanjana loves to have burgers every day. Being aware of its ill effects on her body, she promised 
herself that she would buy a book of her choice if she managed to restrain herself from eating 
burgers for a month. This is an example of _____ . 
a. observation of own behavior 
b. self-instruction 
c. self-reinforcement 
d. self esteem 
Q10 Anjani just found a gold bracelet inside a movie theatre. Which part of her personality would urge 
her to deposit it at the manager’s office? 
a. id 
b. ego 
c. superego 
d. libido 
 
 
Q11 Cultures are characterized as collectivistic when ________ . 
 
a. each member of the group maintains his/her individuality 
b. there is a clear dichotomy between self and others 
c. self and group remain at a distance 
d. self and group have a harmonious co-existence 
Q12 
 
The school counsellor told Simran that people are happiest and perform their best when their 
personal traits and characteristics match their occupation. To assess this, she has to go through a 
psychological test. Her counsellor is most likely to use the ______test. 
 
a. Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory 
b. Eysenck Personality Questionnaire 
c. Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire 
d. Draw a person test 
Q13 
 
Collective unconscious consists of _____ that are not individually acquired but are inherited.  
a. traits 
b. archetypes 
c. conflicts 
d. dreams 
Q14 The stresses which people experience vary in terms of intensity, duration, complexity and 
__________. 
a. personality 
b. predictability 
c. temperament 
d. intelligence 
Q15. 
 
__________ is the term used to describe the level of stress that is good for a person as it 
enhances performance.  
 
a. Distress 
b. Eustress 
c. Social Stress 
d. Strain 
Q16  __________ stem from beliefs based upon expectations from inside us, such as, ‘I must do 
everything perfectly’. 
a. Conflicts 
b. Frustrations 
c. Social stresses 
d. Internal pressures 
 
 
Q17  As per the General Adaptation Syndrome, the individual is ready for fight or flight in the 
_____________ stage. 
 
a.  resistance  
b. burnout 
c. alarm reaction 
d. exhaustion 
Q18 ___________ is a dynamic situation-specific reaction to stress. 
 
a. Appraisal 
b. Coping 
c. Situational support 
d. Assertiveness 
Q19. Howard Gardner has proposed many types of intelligences except____ . 
a. linguistic 
b. creative 
c. intrapersonal  
d. interpersonal  
Q20 The IQ range for individuals with mild intellectual deficiency is ______________ . 
a. 55-69 
b. 40-54 
c. 25-39 
d. below 25 
Q21 Supportive friends and family provide ____________ by reassuring the individual that she/he is 
loved, valued, and cared for.  
a. emotional support 
b. tangible support 
c. informational support   
d. financial support  
Q22 _____________ is a behavior or skill that helps to communicate clearly and confidently, our 
feelings, needs, wants and thoughts. 
 
a. Positive attitude 
b. Perfectionism 
c. Assertiveness 
d. Rational thinking 
 
 
Q23 The study that focuses on the link between the brain, mind and immune system is called 
_______________. 
a. Psychoneuroimmunology 
b. Psychoimmunology  
c. Psychoneurology    
d. Immunoneurology 
Q24 ___________ are enduring beliefs about an ideal mode of behavior. 
a. Preferences  
b. Interest 
c. Attitudes 
d. Values 
 
SECTION B 
Section B has 24 questions (from question no. 25 to 48). Answer any 20 questions from this 
section. 
 
Q25 Helen took a/an __________ test which indicated that she could excel in typing and highlighted 
it in her resume while looking for jobs. 
a. multiple aptitude  
b. specialized aptitude 
c. interest  
d. achievement 
Q26 _______ is identified as a facet of intelligence in Indian tradition that explains qualities like self-
regulation, self-monitoring of emotions, honesty, good conduct and politeness.  
 
a. Emotional Competence 
b. Social Competence 
c. Cognitive Capacity 
d. Entrepreneurial Competence 
Q27 The correlation between intelligence test scores of identical twins is ____________.  
 
i. higher when they are raised together than when they are raised apart. 
ii. greater than that for fraternal twins raised together. 
iii. lower than that for any other blood relatives. 
iv. the same whether they are reared together or apart.  
Choose the correct option 
a. i and iii 
b. i and ii 
c. iii and iv 
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