Class 12 Psychology: CBSE Sample Question Paper (2022-23) | CBSE Sample Papers for Class 12 Humanities - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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PSYCHOLOGY (037) 
CLASS- XII 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (2022-2023) 
Time – 3 Hours                            Maximum Marks – 70 
 
 
General Instructions: 
i. All questions are compulsory except where internal choice has been given. 
ii. Question Nos. 1 -18 in Section A carry 1 mark each.  
iii. Question Nos. 19-23 in Section B are Very Short Answer Type-I questions carrying 2 marks each. 
Answer to each question should not exceed 30 words. 
iv. Question Nos. 24-27 in Section C are Short Answer Questions Type-II carrying 3 marks each. 
Answer to each question should not exceed 60 words. 
v. Question Nos. 28 - 31 in Section D are Long Answer Type I questions carrying 4 marks each. Answer 
to each question should not exceed 120 words. 
vi. Question No. 32 in Section E is a Long Answer Type II question carrying 6 marks. Answer to this 
question should not exceed 200 words. 
vii. Question Nos. 33 – 36 in Section F are based on two cases given. Each case has two questions 
carrying two marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 30 words. 
 
SECTION A 
 
1.  
 
 
 
 
 
Jasleen is high on critical thinking and can manipulate symbols to solve numerical 
problems. She is also high on the ability to understand one’s own feelings, motives and 
desires. Which of the following intelligences are displayed by Jasleen?   
 i.  Spatial 
ii. Logical-mathematical 
iii. Interpersonal 
iv.   Intrapersonal  
a. i and ii 
b. ii and iii 
c. i  and iii 
d. ii and iv 
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2. Ryan believes that he is very good at football. Therefore, he has a high ___ as far as sports 
is concerned. 
a. Self -esteem 
b. Self - efficacy 
c. Self- motivation 
d. Self- control 
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PSYCHOLOGY (037) 
CLASS- XII 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (2022-2023) 
Time – 3 Hours                            Maximum Marks – 70 
 
 
General Instructions: 
i. All questions are compulsory except where internal choice has been given. 
ii. Question Nos. 1 -18 in Section A carry 1 mark each.  
iii. Question Nos. 19-23 in Section B are Very Short Answer Type-I questions carrying 2 marks each. 
Answer to each question should not exceed 30 words. 
iv. Question Nos. 24-27 in Section C are Short Answer Questions Type-II carrying 3 marks each. 
Answer to each question should not exceed 60 words. 
v. Question Nos. 28 - 31 in Section D are Long Answer Type I questions carrying 4 marks each. Answer 
to each question should not exceed 120 words. 
vi. Question No. 32 in Section E is a Long Answer Type II question carrying 6 marks. Answer to this 
question should not exceed 200 words. 
vii. Question Nos. 33 – 36 in Section F are based on two cases given. Each case has two questions 
carrying two marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 30 words. 
 
SECTION A 
 
1.  
 
 
 
 
 
Jasleen is high on critical thinking and can manipulate symbols to solve numerical 
problems. She is also high on the ability to understand one’s own feelings, motives and 
desires. Which of the following intelligences are displayed by Jasleen?   
 i.  Spatial 
ii. Logical-mathematical 
iii. Interpersonal 
iv.   Intrapersonal  
a. i and ii 
b. ii and iii 
c. i  and iii 
d. ii and iv 
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2. Ryan believes that he is very good at football. Therefore, he has a high ___ as far as sports 
is concerned. 
a. Self -esteem 
b. Self - efficacy 
c. Self- motivation 
d. Self- control 
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3. 
 
 
According to the behaviourists, personality of an individual is the result of ___. 
a. Unconscious motives and conflicts 
b. Response of an individual to the environment 
c. Early childhood experiences 
d. A relationship of the individual to her/his environment 
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4. 
Which of the following would a humanistic psychologist not use to explain an individual’s 
behaviour?    
a. Innately good 
b. Goal - directed and adaptive 
c. Self - actualised 
d. Balance among three competing forces 
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5. 
Which of the following are the dimensions of stress? 
 
i.  Intensity 
ii. Duration 
iii. Predictability 
iv. Vulnerability 
 
a. i , ii and iv 
b. i, iii and iv 
c. ii, iii and iv 
d. i, ii and iii 
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6. 
Imran feels disappointed when he is not able to do everything perfectly, leading him to 
push himself to achieve unrealistically high standards. Identify the cause of his stress. 
a. Social Pressure  
b. Conflict  
c. Frustration  
d. Internal Pressure 
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7.  
 
 
Sonali was questioned by her senior when her performance started to decline. She 
admitted that she was not eating regularly and her sleep was disturbed. Moreover, she 
could not concentrate on work and felt overburdened. Identify the effects of stress being 
indicated here. 
i. Emotional  
ii.  Behavioural  
iii. Cognitive  
iv. Physiological 
 
a. i and ii 
b. ii and iii 
c. iii and iv 
d. i and iv 
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PSYCHOLOGY (037) 
CLASS- XII 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (2022-2023) 
Time – 3 Hours                            Maximum Marks – 70 
 
 
General Instructions: 
i. All questions are compulsory except where internal choice has been given. 
ii. Question Nos. 1 -18 in Section A carry 1 mark each.  
iii. Question Nos. 19-23 in Section B are Very Short Answer Type-I questions carrying 2 marks each. 
Answer to each question should not exceed 30 words. 
iv. Question Nos. 24-27 in Section C are Short Answer Questions Type-II carrying 3 marks each. 
Answer to each question should not exceed 60 words. 
v. Question Nos. 28 - 31 in Section D are Long Answer Type I questions carrying 4 marks each. Answer 
to each question should not exceed 120 words. 
vi. Question No. 32 in Section E is a Long Answer Type II question carrying 6 marks. Answer to this 
question should not exceed 200 words. 
vii. Question Nos. 33 – 36 in Section F are based on two cases given. Each case has two questions 
carrying two marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 30 words. 
 
SECTION A 
 
1.  
 
 
 
 
 
Jasleen is high on critical thinking and can manipulate symbols to solve numerical 
problems. She is also high on the ability to understand one’s own feelings, motives and 
desires. Which of the following intelligences are displayed by Jasleen?   
 i.  Spatial 
ii. Logical-mathematical 
iii. Interpersonal 
iv.   Intrapersonal  
a. i and ii 
b. ii and iii 
c. i  and iii 
d. ii and iv 
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2. Ryan believes that he is very good at football. Therefore, he has a high ___ as far as sports 
is concerned. 
a. Self -esteem 
b. Self - efficacy 
c. Self- motivation 
d. Self- control 
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2 
 
3. 
 
 
According to the behaviourists, personality of an individual is the result of ___. 
a. Unconscious motives and conflicts 
b. Response of an individual to the environment 
c. Early childhood experiences 
d. A relationship of the individual to her/his environment 
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4. 
Which of the following would a humanistic psychologist not use to explain an individual’s 
behaviour?    
a. Innately good 
b. Goal - directed and adaptive 
c. Self - actualised 
d. Balance among three competing forces 
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5. 
Which of the following are the dimensions of stress? 
 
i.  Intensity 
ii. Duration 
iii. Predictability 
iv. Vulnerability 
 
a. i , ii and iv 
b. i, iii and iv 
c. ii, iii and iv 
d. i, ii and iii 
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6. 
Imran feels disappointed when he is not able to do everything perfectly, leading him to 
push himself to achieve unrealistically high standards. Identify the cause of his stress. 
a. Social Pressure  
b. Conflict  
c. Frustration  
d. Internal Pressure 
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7.  
 
 
Sonali was questioned by her senior when her performance started to decline. She 
admitted that she was not eating regularly and her sleep was disturbed. Moreover, she 
could not concentrate on work and felt overburdened. Identify the effects of stress being 
indicated here. 
i. Emotional  
ii.  Behavioural  
iii. Cognitive  
iv. Physiological 
 
a. i and ii 
b. ii and iii 
c. iii and iv 
d. i and iv 
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8. 
Which of the following is/are true about psychological disorders in the middle ages? 
  
i. Demonology and superstition were used as explanations of psychological 
disorders. 
ii. Mental anguish and conflict were considered as reasons for psychological 
disorders. 
iii. Disturbed interpersonal relationships were emphasised to explain mental 
disorders. 
iv. There was emphasis on deinstitutionalisation for people with psychological 
disorders. 
 
a. Only i is true. 
b. i and ii are true. 
c. Only iii is true. 
d. ii and iv are true. 
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9. 
 
While paying bills, Sanjana was suddenly overwhelmed by anxiety. Her heart pounded, 
she felt like she couldn’t breathe, and she became dizzy. This was most likely to be 
______________ . 
a. A panic attack 
b. A dissociative episode 
c. A manic episode 
d. A generalised anxiety episode 
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10.  
Brijesh, an accountant, went on a work trip and never returned home. Years later, he was 
found by a friend in another city, where he was working as a labourer. He was living with 
a new identity and had no memory of his past. Brijesh’s symptoms are indicative of 
________. 
a. Dissociative fugue 
b. Dissociative identity disorder 
c. Schizophrenia 
d. Depersonalisation 
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11.  
 
In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of 
Reason (R). Mark the correct choice. 
 
Assertion (A): The principle of reciprocal inhibition states that the presence of two 
mutually opposing forces at the same time will lead to the stronger force inhibiting the 
weaker one.  
 
Reason (R): The principle of reciprocal inhibition is a procedure wherein the client learns 
to behave in a certain way by observing the behaviour of the therapist. 
 
a. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct 
explanation of Assertion (A). 
b. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct 
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PSYCHOLOGY (037) 
CLASS- XII 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (2022-2023) 
Time – 3 Hours                            Maximum Marks – 70 
 
 
General Instructions: 
i. All questions are compulsory except where internal choice has been given. 
ii. Question Nos. 1 -18 in Section A carry 1 mark each.  
iii. Question Nos. 19-23 in Section B are Very Short Answer Type-I questions carrying 2 marks each. 
Answer to each question should not exceed 30 words. 
iv. Question Nos. 24-27 in Section C are Short Answer Questions Type-II carrying 3 marks each. 
Answer to each question should not exceed 60 words. 
v. Question Nos. 28 - 31 in Section D are Long Answer Type I questions carrying 4 marks each. Answer 
to each question should not exceed 120 words. 
vi. Question No. 32 in Section E is a Long Answer Type II question carrying 6 marks. Answer to this 
question should not exceed 200 words. 
vii. Question Nos. 33 – 36 in Section F are based on two cases given. Each case has two questions 
carrying two marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 30 words. 
 
SECTION A 
 
1.  
 
 
 
 
 
Jasleen is high on critical thinking and can manipulate symbols to solve numerical 
problems. She is also high on the ability to understand one’s own feelings, motives and 
desires. Which of the following intelligences are displayed by Jasleen?   
 i.  Spatial 
ii. Logical-mathematical 
iii. Interpersonal 
iv.   Intrapersonal  
a. i and ii 
b. ii and iii 
c. i  and iii 
d. ii and iv 
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2. Ryan believes that he is very good at football. Therefore, he has a high ___ as far as sports 
is concerned. 
a. Self -esteem 
b. Self - efficacy 
c. Self- motivation 
d. Self- control 
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3. 
 
 
According to the behaviourists, personality of an individual is the result of ___. 
a. Unconscious motives and conflicts 
b. Response of an individual to the environment 
c. Early childhood experiences 
d. A relationship of the individual to her/his environment 
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4. 
Which of the following would a humanistic psychologist not use to explain an individual’s 
behaviour?    
a. Innately good 
b. Goal - directed and adaptive 
c. Self - actualised 
d. Balance among three competing forces 
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5. 
Which of the following are the dimensions of stress? 
 
i.  Intensity 
ii. Duration 
iii. Predictability 
iv. Vulnerability 
 
a. i , ii and iv 
b. i, iii and iv 
c. ii, iii and iv 
d. i, ii and iii 
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6. 
Imran feels disappointed when he is not able to do everything perfectly, leading him to 
push himself to achieve unrealistically high standards. Identify the cause of his stress. 
a. Social Pressure  
b. Conflict  
c. Frustration  
d. Internal Pressure 
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7.  
 
 
Sonali was questioned by her senior when her performance started to decline. She 
admitted that she was not eating regularly and her sleep was disturbed. Moreover, she 
could not concentrate on work and felt overburdened. Identify the effects of stress being 
indicated here. 
i. Emotional  
ii.  Behavioural  
iii. Cognitive  
iv. Physiological 
 
a. i and ii 
b. ii and iii 
c. iii and iv 
d. i and iv 
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8. 
Which of the following is/are true about psychological disorders in the middle ages? 
  
i. Demonology and superstition were used as explanations of psychological 
disorders. 
ii. Mental anguish and conflict were considered as reasons for psychological 
disorders. 
iii. Disturbed interpersonal relationships were emphasised to explain mental 
disorders. 
iv. There was emphasis on deinstitutionalisation for people with psychological 
disorders. 
 
a. Only i is true. 
b. i and ii are true. 
c. Only iii is true. 
d. ii and iv are true. 
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9. 
 
While paying bills, Sanjana was suddenly overwhelmed by anxiety. Her heart pounded, 
she felt like she couldn’t breathe, and she became dizzy. This was most likely to be 
______________ . 
a. A panic attack 
b. A dissociative episode 
c. A manic episode 
d. A generalised anxiety episode 
1 
10.  
Brijesh, an accountant, went on a work trip and never returned home. Years later, he was 
found by a friend in another city, where he was working as a labourer. He was living with 
a new identity and had no memory of his past. Brijesh’s symptoms are indicative of 
________. 
a. Dissociative fugue 
b. Dissociative identity disorder 
c. Schizophrenia 
d. Depersonalisation 
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11.  
 
In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of 
Reason (R). Mark the correct choice. 
 
Assertion (A): The principle of reciprocal inhibition states that the presence of two 
mutually opposing forces at the same time will lead to the stronger force inhibiting the 
weaker one.  
 
Reason (R): The principle of reciprocal inhibition is a procedure wherein the client learns 
to behave in a certain way by observing the behaviour of the therapist. 
 
a. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct 
explanation of Assertion (A). 
b. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct 
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explanation of Assertion (A). 
c. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false. 
d. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true. 
12. 
Amit throws temper tantrums every time he goes to the market with his parents. He insists 
that they buy him a new toy every time. Identify the most suitable behavioural technique 
to modify this unwanted behaviour. 
a. Token economy 
b. Aversive conditioning 
c. Differential reinforcement 
d. Systematic desensitisation 
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13. 
What is the chief benefit to the client in cognitive therapy? 
a. Emotional insight is gained and the client is able to change his emotions towards 
the conflict. 
b. The client is able to change maladaptive behaviour to adaptive ones. 
c. The client is able to replace irrational thoughts with rational ones. 
d. The client is able to achieve personal growth which leads to understanding 
oneself. 
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14. 
In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of 
Reason (R). Mark the correct choice. 
 
Assertion (A): We assign causes to the behaviour shown in specific social situations. This 
process is called attribution. 
 
Reason (R): We are also interested in why people behave in ways they do. Therefore, we 
assign a cause to a behaviour. 
 
a. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct 
explanation of Assertion (A). 
b. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct 
explanation of Assertion (A). 
c. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false. 
d. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true. 
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15. 
 
Anna, the head girl of a school, gives more opportunities to the members of Red House 
than those of Blue or Green House. This is because she feels they are less capable. She 
even ignores the advice of her teachers to give equal opportunities to all the Houses. 
Which strategy will help in handling this prejudice?  
a. Highlighting group identity rather than individual identity. 
b. Increasing her interaction with the members of all the Houses. 
c. Keeping the Red House members higher in power or status. 
d. Creating an environment for all the Houses to meet in a competitive rather than 
cooperative context. 
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PSYCHOLOGY (037) 
CLASS- XII 
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (2022-2023) 
Time – 3 Hours                            Maximum Marks – 70 
 
 
General Instructions: 
i. All questions are compulsory except where internal choice has been given. 
ii. Question Nos. 1 -18 in Section A carry 1 mark each.  
iii. Question Nos. 19-23 in Section B are Very Short Answer Type-I questions carrying 2 marks each. 
Answer to each question should not exceed 30 words. 
iv. Question Nos. 24-27 in Section C are Short Answer Questions Type-II carrying 3 marks each. 
Answer to each question should not exceed 60 words. 
v. Question Nos. 28 - 31 in Section D are Long Answer Type I questions carrying 4 marks each. Answer 
to each question should not exceed 120 words. 
vi. Question No. 32 in Section E is a Long Answer Type II question carrying 6 marks. Answer to this 
question should not exceed 200 words. 
vii. Question Nos. 33 – 36 in Section F are based on two cases given. Each case has two questions 
carrying two marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 30 words. 
 
SECTION A 
 
1.  
 
 
 
 
 
Jasleen is high on critical thinking and can manipulate symbols to solve numerical 
problems. She is also high on the ability to understand one’s own feelings, motives and 
desires. Which of the following intelligences are displayed by Jasleen?   
 i.  Spatial 
ii. Logical-mathematical 
iii. Interpersonal 
iv.   Intrapersonal  
a. i and ii 
b. ii and iii 
c. i  and iii 
d. ii and iv 
1 
2. Ryan believes that he is very good at football. Therefore, he has a high ___ as far as sports 
is concerned. 
a. Self -esteem 
b. Self - efficacy 
c. Self- motivation 
d. Self- control 
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2 
 
3. 
 
 
According to the behaviourists, personality of an individual is the result of ___. 
a. Unconscious motives and conflicts 
b. Response of an individual to the environment 
c. Early childhood experiences 
d. A relationship of the individual to her/his environment 
1 
 
 
 
4. 
Which of the following would a humanistic psychologist not use to explain an individual’s 
behaviour?    
a. Innately good 
b. Goal - directed and adaptive 
c. Self - actualised 
d. Balance among three competing forces 
1 
5. 
Which of the following are the dimensions of stress? 
 
i.  Intensity 
ii. Duration 
iii. Predictability 
iv. Vulnerability 
 
a. i , ii and iv 
b. i, iii and iv 
c. ii, iii and iv 
d. i, ii and iii 
1 
6. 
Imran feels disappointed when he is not able to do everything perfectly, leading him to 
push himself to achieve unrealistically high standards. Identify the cause of his stress. 
a. Social Pressure  
b. Conflict  
c. Frustration  
d. Internal Pressure 
1 
7.  
 
 
Sonali was questioned by her senior when her performance started to decline. She 
admitted that she was not eating regularly and her sleep was disturbed. Moreover, she 
could not concentrate on work and felt overburdened. Identify the effects of stress being 
indicated here. 
i. Emotional  
ii.  Behavioural  
iii. Cognitive  
iv. Physiological 
 
a. i and ii 
b. ii and iii 
c. iii and iv 
d. i and iv 
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8. 
Which of the following is/are true about psychological disorders in the middle ages? 
  
i. Demonology and superstition were used as explanations of psychological 
disorders. 
ii. Mental anguish and conflict were considered as reasons for psychological 
disorders. 
iii. Disturbed interpersonal relationships were emphasised to explain mental 
disorders. 
iv. There was emphasis on deinstitutionalisation for people with psychological 
disorders. 
 
a. Only i is true. 
b. i and ii are true. 
c. Only iii is true. 
d. ii and iv are true. 
1 
9. 
 
While paying bills, Sanjana was suddenly overwhelmed by anxiety. Her heart pounded, 
she felt like she couldn’t breathe, and she became dizzy. This was most likely to be 
______________ . 
a. A panic attack 
b. A dissociative episode 
c. A manic episode 
d. A generalised anxiety episode 
1 
10.  
Brijesh, an accountant, went on a work trip and never returned home. Years later, he was 
found by a friend in another city, where he was working as a labourer. He was living with 
a new identity and had no memory of his past. Brijesh’s symptoms are indicative of 
________. 
a. Dissociative fugue 
b. Dissociative identity disorder 
c. Schizophrenia 
d. Depersonalisation 
1 
11.  
 
In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of 
Reason (R). Mark the correct choice. 
 
Assertion (A): The principle of reciprocal inhibition states that the presence of two 
mutually opposing forces at the same time will lead to the stronger force inhibiting the 
weaker one.  
 
Reason (R): The principle of reciprocal inhibition is a procedure wherein the client learns 
to behave in a certain way by observing the behaviour of the therapist. 
 
a. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct 
explanation of Assertion (A). 
b. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct 
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explanation of Assertion (A). 
c. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false. 
d. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true. 
12. 
Amit throws temper tantrums every time he goes to the market with his parents. He insists 
that they buy him a new toy every time. Identify the most suitable behavioural technique 
to modify this unwanted behaviour. 
a. Token economy 
b. Aversive conditioning 
c. Differential reinforcement 
d. Systematic desensitisation 
1 
13. 
What is the chief benefit to the client in cognitive therapy? 
a. Emotional insight is gained and the client is able to change his emotions towards 
the conflict. 
b. The client is able to change maladaptive behaviour to adaptive ones. 
c. The client is able to replace irrational thoughts with rational ones. 
d. The client is able to achieve personal growth which leads to understanding 
oneself. 
1 
14. 
In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of 
Reason (R). Mark the correct choice. 
 
Assertion (A): We assign causes to the behaviour shown in specific social situations. This 
process is called attribution. 
 
Reason (R): We are also interested in why people behave in ways they do. Therefore, we 
assign a cause to a behaviour. 
 
a. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct 
explanation of Assertion (A). 
b. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct 
explanation of Assertion (A). 
c. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false. 
d. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true. 
1 
15. 
 
Anna, the head girl of a school, gives more opportunities to the members of Red House 
than those of Blue or Green House. This is because she feels they are less capable. She 
even ignores the advice of her teachers to give equal opportunities to all the Houses. 
Which strategy will help in handling this prejudice?  
a. Highlighting group identity rather than individual identity. 
b. Increasing her interaction with the members of all the Houses. 
c. Keeping the Red House members higher in power or status. 
d. Creating an environment for all the Houses to meet in a competitive rather than 
cooperative context. 
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16. 
Which one of the following is a feature of an attitude?  
a. Centrality 
b. Behavioural 
c. Cognitive 
d. Affective 
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17.  
 
 
 
 
A working group was formed to organise the annual sports competition in a school. At a 
particular stage, there was a lot of conflict in the group. Identify this stage and the stage 
that is likely to follow it. 
a. The group was at the storming stage followed by the norming stage.  
b. The group was at the norming stage followed by the forming stage.  
c. The group was at the storming stage followed by the performing stage.  
d. The group was at the forming stage followed by the norming stage. 
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18. 
In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of 
Reason (R). Mark the correct choice. 
 
Assertion (A): Situation and circumstances in which one is placed influence one’s 
behaviour. 
Reason (R): The situational influences are so powerful that individuals with similar 
personality traits respond to them in almost the same ways.   
  
a. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct 
explanation of Assertion (A). 
b. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct 
explanation of Assertion (A). 
c. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false. 
d. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.  
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Section B  
 
19. 
Ivaan experiences distress and is constantly complaining of snakes crawling inside his 
stomach. Identify the disorder and the symptom that Ivaan is experiencing. Explain any 
one negative symptom of this disorder. 
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20. 
Fatima communicates her feelings and views clearly with confidence. She could say ‘no’ 
to a request or state an opinion without being self-conscious. Which life skill is she using? 
Suggest two more life skills that can help Fatima meet the challenges of life successfully.  
OR 
Resham has been overwhelmed by the quantum of work in her office. She has been 
advised some stress management techniques by her counsellor. What are the two 
techniques that you think would be helpful for her to manage stress? 
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21. State any two ethical standards that need to be practiced by professional psychotherapists. 2