Class 11 Psychology Previous Year Paper - 3 | Psychology Class 11 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Roll Number                                    SET C  
General Instructions: 
1 All questions are compulsory. 
2 Answers should be brief and to the point. 
3 Marks for each question are indicated against it. 
4 Questions No.1-10 in Part – A, are learning check type question carrying 1 mark each. You are required 
to answer them as directed. 
5 Question 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. 
6 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. 
7 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. 
8 Questions No. 27-28 in Part-E are long type questions carrying 6 marks each. Answer to each question 
should not exceed 200 words 
 
Q. 
No. 
 mar
ks 
 PART - A  
1 _______________ is known as father of psychology. 1 
2 ___________ experimental method can be adapted to study the impact of tsunami on 
human behavior. 
1 
3 In a factory the labor is paid on base of hours of working and in such situation what kind 
of correlation is existing between the two variables wage and hours of 
working_________________ 
1 
4 Evolution refers to gradual and orderly biological changes that result in a species from 
their pre-existing forms in response to the changing adaptation demands of their 
environment.   (True/False) 
1 
5 _______________ Lobe is mainly concerned with cognitive functions, such as attention 
thinking, memory, learning and reasoning. 
1 
 
 
FIRST TERM EXAMINATION  
 
 
PSYCHOLOGY  
 
CLASS: XI Time Allotted: 3 Hrs 
 Max. Marks: 70 
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Roll Number                                    SET C  
General Instructions: 
1 All questions are compulsory. 
2 Answers should be brief and to the point. 
3 Marks for each question are indicated against it. 
4 Questions No.1-10 in Part – A, are learning check type question carrying 1 mark each. You are required 
to answer them as directed. 
5 Question 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. 
6 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. 
7 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. 
8 Questions No. 27-28 in Part-E are long type questions carrying 6 marks each. Answer to each question 
should not exceed 200 words 
 
Q. 
No. 
 mar
ks 
 PART - A  
1 _______________ is known as father of psychology. 1 
2 ___________ experimental method can be adapted to study the impact of tsunami on 
human behavior. 
1 
3 In a factory the labor is paid on base of hours of working and in such situation what kind 
of correlation is existing between the two variables wage and hours of 
working_________________ 
1 
4 Evolution refers to gradual and orderly biological changes that result in a species from 
their pre-existing forms in response to the changing adaptation demands of their 
environment.   (True/False) 
1 
5 _______________ Lobe is mainly concerned with cognitive functions, such as attention 
thinking, memory, learning and reasoning. 
1 
 
 
FIRST TERM EXAMINATION  
 
 
PSYCHOLOGY  
 
CLASS: XI Time Allotted: 3 Hrs 
 Max. Marks: 70 
 
 
6 __________ studies the impact of various other cultures on human behavior. 1 
7 Developmental psychology studies the physical, social and psychological changes that 
occur at different ages and stages over a life-span.         (True/False) 
1 
8 A tentative answer of the problem is known as _________ 
A. Schema 
B. Prototype 
C. Hypothesis 
D. Cognition 
 
1 
9 In ______ test there is time limit. 
A. Speed 
B. Individual 
C. Group 
D. Verbal 
1 
10 _________________ a part of the mid brain is basically responsible for arousal. 1 
 PART - B  
11 Define Educational psychology and environmental psychology? 2 
12 A researcher is studying the relationship between speed of performance and the presence 
of audience in a stage performance. Identify the dependent and independent variables 
and formulate a hypothesis? 
 
2 
13 Explain Psychology as a social science? 2 
14 What is reflex action? 2 
15 What is socialization? 2 
16 What is mutation and what are the consequences associated with it? 2 
 PART - C  
17 Define acculturation and explain the strategies of acculturation? 3 
18 Explain about the location and function of pancreas? 3 
19 What is Reliability and what are the ways or types of testing reliability? 3 
20 Explain the various groups in experimental method of research? 3 
 PART - D  
21 How can you distinguish scientific psychology from its popular notions about the 
discipline of psychology? 
4 
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Roll Number                                    SET C  
General Instructions: 
1 All questions are compulsory. 
2 Answers should be brief and to the point. 
3 Marks for each question are indicated against it. 
4 Questions No.1-10 in Part – A, are learning check type question carrying 1 mark each. You are required 
to answer them as directed. 
5 Question 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. 
6 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. 
7 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. 
8 Questions No. 27-28 in Part-E are long type questions carrying 6 marks each. Answer to each question 
should not exceed 200 words 
 
Q. 
No. 
 mar
ks 
 PART - A  
1 _______________ is known as father of psychology. 1 
2 ___________ experimental method can be adapted to study the impact of tsunami on 
human behavior. 
1 
3 In a factory the labor is paid on base of hours of working and in such situation what kind 
of correlation is existing between the two variables wage and hours of 
working_________________ 
1 
4 Evolution refers to gradual and orderly biological changes that result in a species from 
their pre-existing forms in response to the changing adaptation demands of their 
environment.   (True/False) 
1 
5 _______________ Lobe is mainly concerned with cognitive functions, such as attention 
thinking, memory, learning and reasoning. 
1 
 
 
FIRST TERM EXAMINATION  
 
 
PSYCHOLOGY  
 
CLASS: XI Time Allotted: 3 Hrs 
 Max. Marks: 70 
 
 
6 __________ studies the impact of various other cultures on human behavior. 1 
7 Developmental psychology studies the physical, social and psychological changes that 
occur at different ages and stages over a life-span.         (True/False) 
1 
8 A tentative answer of the problem is known as _________ 
A. Schema 
B. Prototype 
C. Hypothesis 
D. Cognition 
 
1 
9 In ______ test there is time limit. 
A. Speed 
B. Individual 
C. Group 
D. Verbal 
1 
10 _________________ a part of the mid brain is basically responsible for arousal. 1 
 PART - B  
11 Define Educational psychology and environmental psychology? 2 
12 A researcher is studying the relationship between speed of performance and the presence 
of audience in a stage performance. Identify the dependent and independent variables 
and formulate a hypothesis? 
 
2 
13 Explain Psychology as a social science? 2 
14 What is reflex action? 2 
15 What is socialization? 2 
16 What is mutation and what are the consequences associated with it? 2 
 PART - C  
17 Define acculturation and explain the strategies of acculturation? 3 
18 Explain about the location and function of pancreas? 3 
19 What is Reliability and what are the ways or types of testing reliability? 3 
20 Explain the various groups in experimental method of research? 3 
 PART - D  
21 How can you distinguish scientific psychology from its popular notions about the 
discipline of psychology? 
4 
 
 
22 What are the famous themes in psychology? 4 
23 Give a brief account of the evolution of psychology? 4 
24 What is correlational research and what are the three types explain with examples? 4 
25 What are the goals of psychological research or enquiry? 4 
26 Explain about the structure and functions of Spinal cord? 4 
 PART - E  
27 Describe the various ethical issues need to be followed in process of psychological 
research and enquiry? 
(OR) 
 
What is observation and steps in process of observation and explain various types of 
observation research? 
 
6 
28 Explain structure and functions of Hind brain? 
 
(OR) 
 
Explain the locations and functions of adrenal, pituitary and thyroid glands?   
 
End of the Question Paper 
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Roll Number                                    SET C  
General Instructions: 
1 All questions are compulsory. 
2 Answers should be brief and to the point. 
3 Marks for each question are indicated against it. 
4 Questions No.1-10 in Part – A, are learning check type question carrying 1 mark each. You are required 
to answer them as directed. 
5 Question 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. 
6 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. 
7 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. 
8 Questions No. 27-28 in Part-E are long type questions carrying 6 marks each. Answer to each question 
should not exceed 200 words 
 
Q. 
No. 
 mar
ks 
 PART - A  
1 _______________ is known as father of psychology. 1 
2 ___________ experimental method can be adapted to study the impact of tsunami on 
human behavior. 
1 
3 In a factory the labor is paid on base of hours of working and in such situation what kind 
of correlation is existing between the two variables wage and hours of 
working_________________ 
1 
4 Evolution refers to gradual and orderly biological changes that result in a species from 
their pre-existing forms in response to the changing adaptation demands of their 
environment.   (True/False) 
1 
5 _______________ Lobe is mainly concerned with cognitive functions, such as attention 
thinking, memory, learning and reasoning. 
1 
 
 
FIRST TERM EXAMINATION  
 
 
PSYCHOLOGY  
 
CLASS: XI Time Allotted: 3 Hrs 
 Max. Marks: 70 
 
 
6 __________ studies the impact of various other cultures on human behavior. 1 
7 Developmental psychology studies the physical, social and psychological changes that 
occur at different ages and stages over a life-span.         (True/False) 
1 
8 A tentative answer of the problem is known as _________ 
A. Schema 
B. Prototype 
C. Hypothesis 
D. Cognition 
 
1 
9 In ______ test there is time limit. 
A. Speed 
B. Individual 
C. Group 
D. Verbal 
1 
10 _________________ a part of the mid brain is basically responsible for arousal. 1 
 PART - B  
11 Define Educational psychology and environmental psychology? 2 
12 A researcher is studying the relationship between speed of performance and the presence 
of audience in a stage performance. Identify the dependent and independent variables 
and formulate a hypothesis? 
 
2 
13 Explain Psychology as a social science? 2 
14 What is reflex action? 2 
15 What is socialization? 2 
16 What is mutation and what are the consequences associated with it? 2 
 PART - C  
17 Define acculturation and explain the strategies of acculturation? 3 
18 Explain about the location and function of pancreas? 3 
19 What is Reliability and what are the ways or types of testing reliability? 3 
20 Explain the various groups in experimental method of research? 3 
 PART - D  
21 How can you distinguish scientific psychology from its popular notions about the 
discipline of psychology? 
4 
 
 
22 What are the famous themes in psychology? 4 
23 Give a brief account of the evolution of psychology? 4 
24 What is correlational research and what are the three types explain with examples? 4 
25 What are the goals of psychological research or enquiry? 4 
26 Explain about the structure and functions of Spinal cord? 4 
 PART - E  
27 Describe the various ethical issues need to be followed in process of psychological 
research and enquiry? 
(OR) 
 
What is observation and steps in process of observation and explain various types of 
observation research? 
 
6 
28 Explain structure and functions of Hind brain? 
 
(OR) 
 
Explain the locations and functions of adrenal, pituitary and thyroid glands?   
 
End of the Question Paper 
6 
 
 
     FIRST TERM EXAMINATION 
CLASS - XI 
PSYCHOLOGY
ANSWER KEY SET – 3 
 
SI 
NO 
PART - A Marks 
1 W il he lm W und’t 1 
2 Quasi experimentation 1 
3 Positive correlation 1 
4 True 1 
5 Frontal lobe 1 
6 Cross-cultural Psychology 1 
7 True 1 
8 C. Hypothesis 1 
9 A.Speed 1 
10 Reticular activating system 1 
 PART - B  
11 Educational psychology studies how people of all ages learn, educational 
psychologist primarily develop instructional methods and materials used to 
train people in both educational and work settings. 
Environmental psychology is dealing with the various environmental factors 
like temperature, humidity change in weather and its impact on human 
behavior. 
2 
12 Speed of performance is a dependent variable 
Presence of audience is an independent variable. 
Hypothesis –I The performance speed will increase due to the presence of 
audience. 
Hypothesis – II The performance speed may decrease due to the presence of 
audience. 
2 
13 Psychology is recognized more as a social science because it studies the 
behavior of human beings in their socio-cultural contexts.  Human are not 
only influenced by their socio-cultural contexts, they also created them. 
2 
14 A reflex is an involuntary action that occurs very quickly after its specific 
kind of stimulation.  The reflection actions takes place automatically without 
conscious decision of the brain. 
2 
15 Socialization is a process by which individuals acquire knowledge, skills and 
dispositions, which enable them to participate as effective members of the 
groups and society.  
2 
16 Change of a gene from one form to another form is known as mutation.  The 
type of mutation that occurs spontaneously in nature provides variation in the 
evolution of new species. 
2 
 PART - B  
17 Acculturation refers to the various cultural and psychological changes which 
are resulting due to interactions with other cultural groups in day to day life.  
The strategies of acculturation are 
Integration 
Assimilation 
Marginalization 
Separation   (To be explained in detail) 
3 
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Roll Number                                    SET C  
General Instructions: 
1 All questions are compulsory. 
2 Answers should be brief and to the point. 
3 Marks for each question are indicated against it. 
4 Questions No.1-10 in Part – A, are learning check type question carrying 1 mark each. You are required 
to answer them as directed. 
5 Question 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. 
6 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. 
7 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. 
8 Questions No. 27-28 in Part-E are long type questions carrying 6 marks each. Answer to each question 
should not exceed 200 words 
 
Q. 
No. 
 mar
ks 
 PART - A  
1 _______________ is known as father of psychology. 1 
2 ___________ experimental method can be adapted to study the impact of tsunami on 
human behavior. 
1 
3 In a factory the labor is paid on base of hours of working and in such situation what kind 
of correlation is existing between the two variables wage and hours of 
working_________________ 
1 
4 Evolution refers to gradual and orderly biological changes that result in a species from 
their pre-existing forms in response to the changing adaptation demands of their 
environment.   (True/False) 
1 
5 _______________ Lobe is mainly concerned with cognitive functions, such as attention 
thinking, memory, learning and reasoning. 
1 
 
 
FIRST TERM EXAMINATION  
 
 
PSYCHOLOGY  
 
CLASS: XI Time Allotted: 3 Hrs 
 Max. Marks: 70 
 
 
6 __________ studies the impact of various other cultures on human behavior. 1 
7 Developmental psychology studies the physical, social and psychological changes that 
occur at different ages and stages over a life-span.         (True/False) 
1 
8 A tentative answer of the problem is known as _________ 
A. Schema 
B. Prototype 
C. Hypothesis 
D. Cognition 
 
1 
9 In ______ test there is time limit. 
A. Speed 
B. Individual 
C. Group 
D. Verbal 
1 
10 _________________ a part of the mid brain is basically responsible for arousal. 1 
 PART - B  
11 Define Educational psychology and environmental psychology? 2 
12 A researcher is studying the relationship between speed of performance and the presence 
of audience in a stage performance. Identify the dependent and independent variables 
and formulate a hypothesis? 
 
2 
13 Explain Psychology as a social science? 2 
14 What is reflex action? 2 
15 What is socialization? 2 
16 What is mutation and what are the consequences associated with it? 2 
 PART - C  
17 Define acculturation and explain the strategies of acculturation? 3 
18 Explain about the location and function of pancreas? 3 
19 What is Reliability and what are the ways or types of testing reliability? 3 
20 Explain the various groups in experimental method of research? 3 
 PART - D  
21 How can you distinguish scientific psychology from its popular notions about the 
discipline of psychology? 
4 
 
 
22 What are the famous themes in psychology? 4 
23 Give a brief account of the evolution of psychology? 4 
24 What is correlational research and what are the three types explain with examples? 4 
25 What are the goals of psychological research or enquiry? 4 
26 Explain about the structure and functions of Spinal cord? 4 
 PART - E  
27 Describe the various ethical issues need to be followed in process of psychological 
research and enquiry? 
(OR) 
 
What is observation and steps in process of observation and explain various types of 
observation research? 
 
6 
28 Explain structure and functions of Hind brain? 
 
(OR) 
 
Explain the locations and functions of adrenal, pituitary and thyroid glands?   
 
End of the Question Paper 
6 
 
 
     FIRST TERM EXAMINATION 
CLASS - XI 
PSYCHOLOGY
ANSWER KEY SET – 3 
 
SI 
NO 
PART - A Marks 
1 W il he lm W und’t 1 
2 Quasi experimentation 1 
3 Positive correlation 1 
4 True 1 
5 Frontal lobe 1 
6 Cross-cultural Psychology 1 
7 True 1 
8 C. Hypothesis 1 
9 A.Speed 1 
10 Reticular activating system 1 
 PART - B  
11 Educational psychology studies how people of all ages learn, educational 
psychologist primarily develop instructional methods and materials used to 
train people in both educational and work settings. 
Environmental psychology is dealing with the various environmental factors 
like temperature, humidity change in weather and its impact on human 
behavior. 
2 
12 Speed of performance is a dependent variable 
Presence of audience is an independent variable. 
Hypothesis –I The performance speed will increase due to the presence of 
audience. 
Hypothesis – II The performance speed may decrease due to the presence of 
audience. 
2 
13 Psychology is recognized more as a social science because it studies the 
behavior of human beings in their socio-cultural contexts.  Human are not 
only influenced by their socio-cultural contexts, they also created them. 
2 
14 A reflex is an involuntary action that occurs very quickly after its specific 
kind of stimulation.  The reflection actions takes place automatically without 
conscious decision of the brain. 
2 
15 Socialization is a process by which individuals acquire knowledge, skills and 
dispositions, which enable them to participate as effective members of the 
groups and society.  
2 
16 Change of a gene from one form to another form is known as mutation.  The 
type of mutation that occurs spontaneously in nature provides variation in the 
evolution of new species. 
2 
 PART - B  
17 Acculturation refers to the various cultural and psychological changes which 
are resulting due to interactions with other cultural groups in day to day life.  
The strategies of acculturation are 
Integration 
Assimilation 
Marginalization 
Separation   (To be explained in detail) 
3 
18 Pancreas is lying near the stomach, it has a primary role in digestion of food, 
but it also secretes a hormone known as insulin.  Insulin helps the liver to 
break down glucose for use by the body or for storage as glycogen by the 
liver.  Due to failure of generating insulin people develop a disease called 
diabetic mellitus. 
3 
19 Reliability of the test refers to the consistency of the scores obtained by an 
individual on the same test at two different occasions.  The reliability of a test 
can be check in different ways like 
Test – Retest Reliability 
Split – half Reliability.  (To be explained in detail) 
 
3 
20 Experiments generally involve one or more experimental groups and one or 
more control groups.   
Experimental group: It is a group where the members of the group are 
exposed to independent variable manipulation. 
Control group: It is a comparison group that is treated as equally the 
experimental group except that the manipulated variable is absent. 
3 
 PART - D  
21 Scientific psychology can be differentiated from the popular notions of 
psychology.  The two important popular notions which are seen in day to day 
life are  
I. Out of sight is out of mind 
II. Distance makes the heart grow fonder.   (To be explained) 
4 
22 The five major themes in psychology are  
i. Psychology like other sciences attempts to develop the principles 
of behavior and mental processes. 
ii. Human behavior is the function of attributes of persons and 
environment. 
iii. Human behavior is caused. 
iv. Understanding of human behavior is culturally constructed. 
v. Human behavior can be controlled and modified through the 
application of psychological principles.   (To be explained) 
4 
23 Evolution of psychology can be understood while analyzing the various 
thought patterns existed in the field of psychology. 
i. Structuralism 
ii. Functionalism 
iii. Gestalt 
iv. Behaviorism 
v. Psychoanalysis 
vi. Humanism  (To be explained) 
4 
24 Establishment of relationship in between two variables is known as 
correlation and it is of three types. 
i. Positive correlation 
ii. Negative correlation 
iii. Zero correlation.      (To be explained) 
4 
25 The various goals of psychological enquiry are as follows. 
i. Description 
ii. Prediction 
iii. Explanation 
iv. Application 
v. Control 
  (To be explained in detail) 
4 
26 Spinal cord is a long rope like collection of nerve fibers, which run along the 
full length in the spine.  One end is connected with medulla and another part 
is free at the tail end.  There are two functions. 
(To be explained in detail) 
4