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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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