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PSYCHOLOGY 
Date:                                Class: XI 
Time:3hrs                                         M. M: 70 
General Instructions: 
All questions are compulsory 
.Questions No. 1-10 in Part A are Learning Checks type questions carrying 1 mark each. You are required to 
answer them as directed. 
Questions No. 11-16 in Part B are very short answer type questions carrying 2 marks each. Answer to each 
question should not exceed 30 words. 
Questions No. 17-20 in Part C are short answer type-I questions carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each 
question should not exceed 60 words. 
Questions No. 21-26 in Part D are short answer type-II questions carrying 4 marks each. Answer to each 
question should not exceed 100 words. 
Question No. 27-28 in Part E are long answer type questions to be answered in 200 words 
 
Section - A 
1 _________ occurs when an anticipated goal is not attained or blocked . 
 
1 
2 Define Brainstorming  
 
1 
3 When the knowledge is encoded both verbally and visually it is called _________ hypothesis. 1 
4 What is flooding ? 
 
1 
5 Explain the Phi –phenomenon . 
 
1 
6 Differentiate between a positive and a negative after image . 
 
1 
7 
 
When children see the world in terms of their own selves and are not able to appreciate other’s 
point of view they exhibit _______________ . 
 
1 
8 ____________ write the script of cultural transmission . 
 
1 
9 ___________ gland is situated above each kidney . 
 
1 
10 Define Neuropsychology? 
 
1 
. Section -B 
 
 
11.
. 
Differentiate between Clinical and counseling Psychology. 2 
12. 
 
Explain the Experimental method. 2 
13. 
 
Describe the structure and functions of a neuron. 2 
14. 
 
What are teratogens? Give some examples. 2 
15. 
 
Describe the visual sensation. 2 
16. What are operants? 2 
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PSYCHOLOGY 
Date:                                Class: XI 
Time:3hrs                                         M. M: 70 
General Instructions: 
All questions are compulsory 
.Questions No. 1-10 in Part A are Learning Checks type questions carrying 1 mark each. You are required to 
answer them as directed. 
Questions No. 11-16 in Part B are very short answer type questions carrying 2 marks each. Answer to each 
question should not exceed 30 words. 
Questions No. 17-20 in Part C are short answer type-I questions carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each 
question should not exceed 60 words. 
Questions No. 21-26 in Part D are short answer type-II questions carrying 4 marks each. Answer to each 
question should not exceed 100 words. 
Question No. 27-28 in Part E are long answer type questions to be answered in 200 words 
 
Section - A 
1 _________ occurs when an anticipated goal is not attained or blocked . 
 
1 
2 Define Brainstorming  
 
1 
3 When the knowledge is encoded both verbally and visually it is called _________ hypothesis. 1 
4 What is flooding ? 
 
1 
5 Explain the Phi –phenomenon . 
 
1 
6 Differentiate between a positive and a negative after image . 
 
1 
7 
 
When children see the world in terms of their own selves and are not able to appreciate other’s 
point of view they exhibit _______________ . 
 
1 
8 ____________ write the script of cultural transmission . 
 
1 
9 ___________ gland is situated above each kidney . 
 
1 
10 Define Neuropsychology? 
 
1 
. Section -B 
 
 
11.
. 
Differentiate between Clinical and counseling Psychology. 2 
12. 
 
Explain the Experimental method. 2 
13. 
 
Describe the structure and functions of a neuron. 2 
14. 
 
What are teratogens? Give some examples. 2 
15. 
 
Describe the visual sensation. 2 
16. What are operants? 2 
 
 
 
Section -C  
17.  
 
What are the determinants of operant conditioning? 3 
18. 
 
Explain the stage model of Memory. 3 
19. 
 
What are the obstacles to problem solving? 3 
20. 
 
Describe the Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. 3 
 Section -D  
21. 
 
How can we manage negative emotions and enhance positive ones in us? 4 
22. 
 
Explain the various methods in Psychology to collect Data. 4 
23. 
 
What is the importance of the Endocrine system in development? 4 
24. 
 
What types of challenges adolescents have to face in this stage? 4 
25. Critically evaluate the theories of attention. 
 
4 
26. 
 
Describe classical conditioning in detail. 4 
 
 
Part -E  
27 
 
Explain nature and causes of forgetting .How we can enhance memory? 
 
6 
28 
 
Elucidate the process of creative thinking and discuss the barriers and strategies to overcome 
these barriers. 
6 
   
   
   
  
  
  
. 
 
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
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PSYCHOLOGY 
Date:                                Class: XI 
Time:3hrs                                         M. M: 70 
General Instructions: 
All questions are compulsory 
.Questions No. 1-10 in Part A are Learning Checks type questions carrying 1 mark each. You are required to 
answer them as directed. 
Questions No. 11-16 in Part B are very short answer type questions carrying 2 marks each. Answer to each 
question should not exceed 30 words. 
Questions No. 17-20 in Part C are short answer type-I questions carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each 
question should not exceed 60 words. 
Questions No. 21-26 in Part D are short answer type-II questions carrying 4 marks each. Answer to each 
question should not exceed 100 words. 
Question No. 27-28 in Part E are long answer type questions to be answered in 200 words 
 
Section - A 
1 _________ occurs when an anticipated goal is not attained or blocked . 
 
1 
2 Define Brainstorming  
 
1 
3 When the knowledge is encoded both verbally and visually it is called _________ hypothesis. 1 
4 What is flooding ? 
 
1 
5 Explain the Phi –phenomenon . 
 
1 
6 Differentiate between a positive and a negative after image . 
 
1 
7 
 
When children see the world in terms of their own selves and are not able to appreciate other’s 
point of view they exhibit _______________ . 
 
1 
8 ____________ write the script of cultural transmission . 
 
1 
9 ___________ gland is situated above each kidney . 
 
1 
10 Define Neuropsychology? 
 
1 
. Section -B 
 
 
11.
. 
Differentiate between Clinical and counseling Psychology. 2 
12. 
 
Explain the Experimental method. 2 
13. 
 
Describe the structure and functions of a neuron. 2 
14. 
 
What are teratogens? Give some examples. 2 
15. 
 
Describe the visual sensation. 2 
16. What are operants? 2 
 
 
 
Section -C  
17.  
 
What are the determinants of operant conditioning? 3 
18. 
 
Explain the stage model of Memory. 3 
19. 
 
What are the obstacles to problem solving? 3 
20. 
 
Describe the Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. 3 
 Section -D  
21. 
 
How can we manage negative emotions and enhance positive ones in us? 4 
22. 
 
Explain the various methods in Psychology to collect Data. 4 
23. 
 
What is the importance of the Endocrine system in development? 4 
24. 
 
What types of challenges adolescents have to face in this stage? 4 
25. Critically evaluate the theories of attention. 
 
4 
26. 
 
Describe classical conditioning in detail. 4 
 
 
Part -E  
27 
 
Explain nature and causes of forgetting .How we can enhance memory? 
 
6 
28 
 
Elucidate the process of creative thinking and discuss the barriers and strategies to overcome 
these barriers. 
6 
   
   
   
  
  
  
. 
 
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
 PSYCHOLOGY  
Date:       Marking Scheme              
Class: XI 
Time:3hrs                                         M. M: 70 
General Instructions: 
All questions are compulsory 
.Questions No. 1-10 in Part A are Learning Checks type questions carrying 1 mark each. You are required to 
answer them as directed. 
Questions No. 11-16 in Part B are very short answer type questions carrying 2 marks each. Answer to each 
question should not exceed 30 words. 
Questions No. 17-20 in Part C are short answer type-I questions carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each 
question should not exceed 60 words. 
Questions No. 21-26 in Part D are short answer type-II questions carrying 4 marks each. Answer to each 
question should not exceed 100 words. 
Question No. 27-28 in Part E are long answer type questions to be answered in 200 words 
 
Section - A 
1 (Frustration) occurs when an anticipated goal is not attained or blocked .(1) 
 
1 
2 Flooding of ideas for  flexibility(1) 
 
1 
3 When the knowledge is encoded both verbally and visually it is called (Dual --
coding_)hypothesis .(1) 
1 
4 Imagining the worst fears (1) 
 
1 
5 Seeing movement in still objects(1) 
 
1 
6 Positive is resemblance and negative is complementary (1) 
 
1 
7 
 
 
When children see the world in terms of their own selves and are not able to appreciate other’s 
point of view they exhibit(Egocentricism)  (1) 
1 
8 Memes)-- write the script of cultural transmission (1). 
 
1 
9 (Adrenal)_ gland is situated above each kidney . 
 
1 
10 Study of neurotransmitters.(1) 
 
1 
. Section -B 
 
 
11.
. 
Clinical –Diagnosis and treatment  Counselling _Mild challenges(2). 2 
12. 
 
Scientific (1) Variables (1) 2 
13. 
 
Diagram(1) Soma nucleus and Dendrites (1). 2 
14. 
 
Enviornmental objects (1) Infections ,Drugs etc(1) 2 
15. 
 
Light stimulates  and visual reception(2) 2 
16. Behaviours and R’S of the organism voluntarily(2). 2 
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PSYCHOLOGY 
Date:                                Class: XI 
Time:3hrs                                         M. M: 70 
General Instructions: 
All questions are compulsory 
.Questions No. 1-10 in Part A are Learning Checks type questions carrying 1 mark each. You are required to 
answer them as directed. 
Questions No. 11-16 in Part B are very short answer type questions carrying 2 marks each. Answer to each 
question should not exceed 30 words. 
Questions No. 17-20 in Part C are short answer type-I questions carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each 
question should not exceed 60 words. 
Questions No. 21-26 in Part D are short answer type-II questions carrying 4 marks each. Answer to each 
question should not exceed 100 words. 
Question No. 27-28 in Part E are long answer type questions to be answered in 200 words 
 
Section - A 
1 _________ occurs when an anticipated goal is not attained or blocked . 
 
1 
2 Define Brainstorming  
 
1 
3 When the knowledge is encoded both verbally and visually it is called _________ hypothesis. 1 
4 What is flooding ? 
 
1 
5 Explain the Phi –phenomenon . 
 
1 
6 Differentiate between a positive and a negative after image . 
 
1 
7 
 
When children see the world in terms of their own selves and are not able to appreciate other’s 
point of view they exhibit _______________ . 
 
1 
8 ____________ write the script of cultural transmission . 
 
1 
9 ___________ gland is situated above each kidney . 
 
1 
10 Define Neuropsychology? 
 
1 
. Section -B 
 
 
11.
. 
Differentiate between Clinical and counseling Psychology. 2 
12. 
 
Explain the Experimental method. 2 
13. 
 
Describe the structure and functions of a neuron. 2 
14. 
 
What are teratogens? Give some examples. 2 
15. 
 
Describe the visual sensation. 2 
16. What are operants? 2 
 
 
 
Section -C  
17.  
 
What are the determinants of operant conditioning? 3 
18. 
 
Explain the stage model of Memory. 3 
19. 
 
What are the obstacles to problem solving? 3 
20. 
 
Describe the Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. 3 
 Section -D  
21. 
 
How can we manage negative emotions and enhance positive ones in us? 4 
22. 
 
Explain the various methods in Psychology to collect Data. 4 
23. 
 
What is the importance of the Endocrine system in development? 4 
24. 
 
What types of challenges adolescents have to face in this stage? 4 
25. Critically evaluate the theories of attention. 
 
4 
26. 
 
Describe classical conditioning in detail. 4 
 
 
Part -E  
27 
 
Explain nature and causes of forgetting .How we can enhance memory? 
 
6 
28 
 
Elucidate the process of creative thinking and discuss the barriers and strategies to overcome 
these barriers. 
6 
   
   
   
  
  
  
. 
 
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
 PSYCHOLOGY  
Date:       Marking Scheme              
Class: XI 
Time:3hrs                                         M. M: 70 
General Instructions: 
All questions are compulsory 
.Questions No. 1-10 in Part A are Learning Checks type questions carrying 1 mark each. You are required to 
answer them as directed. 
Questions No. 11-16 in Part B are very short answer type questions carrying 2 marks each. Answer to each 
question should not exceed 30 words. 
Questions No. 17-20 in Part C are short answer type-I questions carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each 
question should not exceed 60 words. 
Questions No. 21-26 in Part D are short answer type-II questions carrying 4 marks each. Answer to each 
question should not exceed 100 words. 
Question No. 27-28 in Part E are long answer type questions to be answered in 200 words 
 
Section - A 
1 (Frustration) occurs when an anticipated goal is not attained or blocked .(1) 
 
1 
2 Flooding of ideas for  flexibility(1) 
 
1 
3 When the knowledge is encoded both verbally and visually it is called (Dual --
coding_)hypothesis .(1) 
1 
4 Imagining the worst fears (1) 
 
1 
5 Seeing movement in still objects(1) 
 
1 
6 Positive is resemblance and negative is complementary (1) 
 
1 
7 
 
 
When children see the world in terms of their own selves and are not able to appreciate other’s 
point of view they exhibit(Egocentricism)  (1) 
1 
8 Memes)-- write the script of cultural transmission (1). 
 
1 
9 (Adrenal)_ gland is situated above each kidney . 
 
1 
10 Study of neurotransmitters.(1) 
 
1 
. Section -B 
 
 
11.
. 
Clinical –Diagnosis and treatment  Counselling _Mild challenges(2). 2 
12. 
 
Scientific (1) Variables (1) 2 
13. 
 
Diagram(1) Soma nucleus and Dendrites (1). 2 
14. 
 
Enviornmental objects (1) Infections ,Drugs etc(1) 2 
15. 
 
Light stimulates  and visual reception(2) 2 
16. Behaviours and R’S of the organism voluntarily(2). 2 
 
 
 
Section -C  
17.  
 
Definition (1) Types of reinforcement ,number of reinforcement ,schedule of reinforcement (2) 3 
18. 
 
Sensory(1) Short term (1) Long term (1). 3 
19. 
 
Mental set ,functional fixedness ,and Lack of motivation ,(one mark each) 3 
20. 
 
Diagram(1) all needs (2) 3 
 Section -D  
21. 
 
Awareness ,appraisal ,self –monitoring ,cognitive restructuring ,creativity (2) Having quality 
connection Being engaged ,faith (2). 
4 
22. 
 
Observation ,Experimental ,Survey and Interview (carrying one mark each). 4 
23. 
 
Pituitary ,Thyroid ,Adrenal ,Pancreas and Gonads.(carrying one mark each). 4 
24. 
 
Physical ,Cognitive(1) Forming an identity (1) Major concerns (2) 4 
25. Filter , Filter –attenuation and Multimode (carrying 1 mark each. 
 
4 
26. 
 
Pavlov’s experiment and the major findings (4) 4 
 
 
Part -E  
27 
 
Trace decay,interference ,retrieval failure (3) Mnemonics ,organization(3) 
 
6 
28 
 
Guilford ,fluency ,flexibility ,originality ,elaboration(2) Incubation ,illumination ,verification (1) 
Brainstorming ,imagination,rejectin the first idea ,feedback from others (3). 
6 
   
   
   
  
  
  
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Ans. Studying psychology in Class 11 Humanities/Arts is important as it helps students understand human behavior, thoughts, and emotions. It provides insights into various psychological theories and concepts, enabling students to analyze and interpret human actions. Moreover, studying psychology enhances critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, which are beneficial in various career paths.
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Ans. Class 11 Psychology for Humanities/Arts students covers a range of topics including Introduction to Psychology, Methods of Enquiry in Psychology, The Bases of Human Behaviour, Human Development, Sensory, Attentional, and Perceptual Processes, Learning, Human Memory, Thinking and Problem Solving, Motivation and Emotion, and Personality.
3. How can studying psychology help in personal development and relationships?
Ans. Studying psychology can aid personal development and relationships by providing insights into human behavior and the factors influencing it. It helps individuals understand their own emotions, thoughts, and actions, leading to self-awareness and personal growth. Additionally, knowledge of psychology can improve interpersonal skills, empathy, and communication, which are crucial for building healthy and meaningful relationships.
4. What are the career options available after studying psychology in Class 11 Humanities/Arts?
Ans. After studying psychology in Class 11 Humanities/Arts, students can pursue various career paths. They can opt for fields like counseling, social work, human resources, market research, education, or even further specialize in psychology by pursuing a degree in psychology or related fields. Additionally, psychology knowledge can be applied in various domains such as advertising, organizational behavior, healthcare, and law enforcement.
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Ans. To effectively prepare for the Class 11 Psychology exam in Humanities/Arts, students should start by thoroughly understanding the syllabus and exam pattern. They should create a study schedule, allocate time for each topic, and revise regularly. It is important to practice answering previous year papers and sample questions to familiarize oneself with the exam format. Additionally, seeking guidance from teachers, referring to recommended textbooks, and utilizing online resources can further enhance preparation.
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