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Psychology (037) 
Class- XII 
Sample Question Paper  
Term II 
2021-2022  
Time – 2 Hours                                             Max Marks – 35 
 
General instructions: 
 
? There are 12 questions in this paper.  
? The paper is divided into 4 sections - Section A, B, C and D. 
? Section A has 3 questions, from Question No. 1 to 3 carrying 2 marks each. 
Answer to these questions should not exceed 40 words. 
? Section B has 3 questions, from Question No. 4 to 6, carrying 3 marks each. 
Answer to these questions should not exceed 80 words. 
? Section C has 4 questions, from Question No. 7 to 10, carrying 4 marks each. 
Answer to these questions should not exceed 120 words. 
? Section D has one case study. There are 2 questions based on this case study, 
Question No. 11 and 12.  Each question carries 2 marks. Answer to these 
questions should not exceed 40 words. Answer both questions.  
 
Q. 
No. 
SECTION A 
This Section has 3 questions. 
Marks 
1  
 
 
State any two differences between somatic symptom and illness anxiety disorder. 2 
2 
 
Explain any two factors that influence attitude formation. 2 
 OR  
 Explain any two components of attitudes. 2 
3 
 
What is cognitive dissonance? Give an example. 2 
 SECTION B 
This Section has 3 questions. 
 
4 
 
Radhika has been diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder. Explain the 
development of this disorder with the help of the diathesis-stress model. 
3 
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Psychology (037) 
Class- XII 
Sample Question Paper  
Term II 
2021-2022  
Time – 2 Hours                                             Max Marks – 35 
 
General instructions: 
 
? There are 12 questions in this paper.  
? The paper is divided into 4 sections - Section A, B, C and D. 
? Section A has 3 questions, from Question No. 1 to 3 carrying 2 marks each. 
Answer to these questions should not exceed 40 words. 
? Section B has 3 questions, from Question No. 4 to 6, carrying 3 marks each. 
Answer to these questions should not exceed 80 words. 
? Section C has 4 questions, from Question No. 7 to 10, carrying 4 marks each. 
Answer to these questions should not exceed 120 words. 
? Section D has one case study. There are 2 questions based on this case study, 
Question No. 11 and 12.  Each question carries 2 marks. Answer to these 
questions should not exceed 40 words. Answer both questions.  
 
Q. 
No. 
SECTION A 
This Section has 3 questions. 
Marks 
1  
 
 
State any two differences between somatic symptom and illness anxiety disorder. 2 
2 
 
Explain any two factors that influence attitude formation. 2 
 OR  
 Explain any two components of attitudes. 2 
3 
 
What is cognitive dissonance? Give an example. 2 
 SECTION B 
This Section has 3 questions. 
 
4 
 
Radhika has been diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder. Explain the 
development of this disorder with the help of the diathesis-stress model. 
3 
 
 
5 
 
A client approaches a therapist to overcome her/his phobia for heights. Describe 
a behavioural technique that the therapist might choose to help her/him to 
overcome this phobia for heights.  
3 
6 
 
We are members of a number of groups at any given time. Explain the reasons 
that make people join groups. 
3 
 
OR 
 
 
Groups differ in many respects. Identify the characteristics that distinguish 
primary groups from secondary groups. 
3 
 
SECTION C 
This Section has 4 questions. 
 
7 
 
Describe the defining symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder and conduct 
disorder. 
4 
 
OR 
 
 
What are dissociative disorders? Describe some of the identifying symptoms of 
different types of dissociative disorders. 
4 
8 
Explain the alternative treatment possibilities to psychotherapy. How does 
rehabilitation of the mentally ill improve the quality of their life?   
4 
 
OR 
 
 
Explain the different cognitive therapies that are used to reduce distress.   
4 
9 
 
Anshu feels that assertive and successful women might become too powerful and 
neglect their family responsibilities. Explain the factors that will help in changing 
Anshu’s attitude towards assertive and successful women. 
4 
10 
A person ‘X’ was caught taking a bribe and her/his colleagues were asked to 
decide on what punishment she/he should be given. They could either let her/him 
go with just a warning or decide to terminate her/his services.  After a discussion 
with other employees of the organisation, an extreme decision was taken to 
terminate this person’s services. Identify this phenomenon and explain why it 
occurs. 
4 
 
SECTION D 
This Section has 2 questions.  
 
 Mental health professionals have attempted to understand psychological disorders 
using different approaches through the ages. Today, we have sophisticated 
 
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Psychology (037) 
Class- XII 
Sample Question Paper  
Term II 
2021-2022  
Time – 2 Hours                                             Max Marks – 35 
 
General instructions: 
 
? There are 12 questions in this paper.  
? The paper is divided into 4 sections - Section A, B, C and D. 
? Section A has 3 questions, from Question No. 1 to 3 carrying 2 marks each. 
Answer to these questions should not exceed 40 words. 
? Section B has 3 questions, from Question No. 4 to 6, carrying 3 marks each. 
Answer to these questions should not exceed 80 words. 
? Section C has 4 questions, from Question No. 7 to 10, carrying 4 marks each. 
Answer to these questions should not exceed 120 words. 
? Section D has one case study. There are 2 questions based on this case study, 
Question No. 11 and 12.  Each question carries 2 marks. Answer to these 
questions should not exceed 40 words. Answer both questions.  
 
Q. 
No. 
SECTION A 
This Section has 3 questions. 
Marks 
1  
 
 
State any two differences between somatic symptom and illness anxiety disorder. 2 
2 
 
Explain any two factors that influence attitude formation. 2 
 OR  
 Explain any two components of attitudes. 2 
3 
 
What is cognitive dissonance? Give an example. 2 
 SECTION B 
This Section has 3 questions. 
 
4 
 
Radhika has been diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder. Explain the 
development of this disorder with the help of the diathesis-stress model. 
3 
 
 
5 
 
A client approaches a therapist to overcome her/his phobia for heights. Describe 
a behavioural technique that the therapist might choose to help her/him to 
overcome this phobia for heights.  
3 
6 
 
We are members of a number of groups at any given time. Explain the reasons 
that make people join groups. 
3 
 
OR 
 
 
Groups differ in many respects. Identify the characteristics that distinguish 
primary groups from secondary groups. 
3 
 
SECTION C 
This Section has 4 questions. 
 
7 
 
Describe the defining symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder and conduct 
disorder. 
4 
 
OR 
 
 
What are dissociative disorders? Describe some of the identifying symptoms of 
different types of dissociative disorders. 
4 
8 
Explain the alternative treatment possibilities to psychotherapy. How does 
rehabilitation of the mentally ill improve the quality of their life?   
4 
 
OR 
 
 
Explain the different cognitive therapies that are used to reduce distress.   
4 
9 
 
Anshu feels that assertive and successful women might become too powerful and 
neglect their family responsibilities. Explain the factors that will help in changing 
Anshu’s attitude towards assertive and successful women. 
4 
10 
A person ‘X’ was caught taking a bribe and her/his colleagues were asked to 
decide on what punishment she/he should be given. They could either let her/him 
go with just a warning or decide to terminate her/his services.  After a discussion 
with other employees of the organisation, an extreme decision was taken to 
terminate this person’s services. Identify this phenomenon and explain why it 
occurs. 
4 
 
SECTION D 
This Section has 2 questions.  
 
 Mental health professionals have attempted to understand psychological disorders 
using different approaches through the ages. Today, we have sophisticated 
 
 
 
facilities and hospitals dedicated to the treatment of the mentally ill. While 
studying the history of psychological disorders it is interesting to note that some 
practices from ancient times are still in use. Take the case of Lakshmi and her 
daughter, Maya. Maya exhibits abnormal behaviours and Lakshmi believes that 
this is because of evil spirits that have possessed her. She has been taking her 
daughter to a self-proclaimed healer, who uses counter-magic and prayer to cure 
her. Stigma and lack of awareness prevents Lakshmi from using the modern 
facilities and hospitals that provide quality mental health care.  
On the other hand, when young Rita reported seeing people and hearing voices, 
mental health professionals at a modern facility were able to understand her 
hallucinations using a convergence of three approaches. Psychologists use official 
manuals like the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – 5
th
 
Edition (DSM-5) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) to indicate 
presence or absence of disorders. Today there is increased compassion for people 
who suffer from disorders and a lot of emphasis is placed on providing community 
care.  
11. 
 
Identify the method used by the healer to cure Maya’s illness. How does this 
theory from ancient times explain Maya’s treatment? 
2 
 12. 
Which approach do you think would best explain Rita’s treatment?  How do you 
think DSM - 5 and ICD -10 help mental health professionals in indicating the 
presence or absence of disorders? 
2 
 
 
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Psychology (037) 
Class- XII 
Sample Question Paper  
Term II 
2021-2022  
Time – 2 Hours                                             Max Marks – 35 
 
General instructions: 
 
? There are 12 questions in this paper.  
? The paper is divided into 4 sections - Section A, B, C and D. 
? Section A has 3 questions, from Question No. 1 to 3 carrying 2 marks each. 
Answer to these questions should not exceed 40 words. 
? Section B has 3 questions, from Question No. 4 to 6, carrying 3 marks each. 
Answer to these questions should not exceed 80 words. 
? Section C has 4 questions, from Question No. 7 to 10, carrying 4 marks each. 
Answer to these questions should not exceed 120 words. 
? Section D has one case study. There are 2 questions based on this case study, 
Question No. 11 and 12.  Each question carries 2 marks. Answer to these 
questions should not exceed 40 words. Answer both questions.  
 
Q. 
No. 
SECTION A 
This Section has 3 questions. 
Marks 
1  
 
 
State any two differences between somatic symptom and illness anxiety disorder. 2 
2 
 
Explain any two factors that influence attitude formation. 2 
 OR  
 Explain any two components of attitudes. 2 
3 
 
What is cognitive dissonance? Give an example. 2 
 SECTION B 
This Section has 3 questions. 
 
4 
 
Radhika has been diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder. Explain the 
development of this disorder with the help of the diathesis-stress model. 
3 
 
 
5 
 
A client approaches a therapist to overcome her/his phobia for heights. Describe 
a behavioural technique that the therapist might choose to help her/him to 
overcome this phobia for heights.  
3 
6 
 
We are members of a number of groups at any given time. Explain the reasons 
that make people join groups. 
3 
 
OR 
 
 
Groups differ in many respects. Identify the characteristics that distinguish 
primary groups from secondary groups. 
3 
 
SECTION C 
This Section has 4 questions. 
 
7 
 
Describe the defining symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder and conduct 
disorder. 
4 
 
OR 
 
 
What are dissociative disorders? Describe some of the identifying symptoms of 
different types of dissociative disorders. 
4 
8 
Explain the alternative treatment possibilities to psychotherapy. How does 
rehabilitation of the mentally ill improve the quality of their life?   
4 
 
OR 
 
 
Explain the different cognitive therapies that are used to reduce distress.   
4 
9 
 
Anshu feels that assertive and successful women might become too powerful and 
neglect their family responsibilities. Explain the factors that will help in changing 
Anshu’s attitude towards assertive and successful women. 
4 
10 
A person ‘X’ was caught taking a bribe and her/his colleagues were asked to 
decide on what punishment she/he should be given. They could either let her/him 
go with just a warning or decide to terminate her/his services.  After a discussion 
with other employees of the organisation, an extreme decision was taken to 
terminate this person’s services. Identify this phenomenon and explain why it 
occurs. 
4 
 
SECTION D 
This Section has 2 questions.  
 
 Mental health professionals have attempted to understand psychological disorders 
using different approaches through the ages. Today, we have sophisticated 
 
 
 
facilities and hospitals dedicated to the treatment of the mentally ill. While 
studying the history of psychological disorders it is interesting to note that some 
practices from ancient times are still in use. Take the case of Lakshmi and her 
daughter, Maya. Maya exhibits abnormal behaviours and Lakshmi believes that 
this is because of evil spirits that have possessed her. She has been taking her 
daughter to a self-proclaimed healer, who uses counter-magic and prayer to cure 
her. Stigma and lack of awareness prevents Lakshmi from using the modern 
facilities and hospitals that provide quality mental health care.  
On the other hand, when young Rita reported seeing people and hearing voices, 
mental health professionals at a modern facility were able to understand her 
hallucinations using a convergence of three approaches. Psychologists use official 
manuals like the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – 5
th
 
Edition (DSM-5) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) to indicate 
presence or absence of disorders. Today there is increased compassion for people 
who suffer from disorders and a lot of emphasis is placed on providing community 
care.  
11. 
 
Identify the method used by the healer to cure Maya’s illness. How does this 
theory from ancient times explain Maya’s treatment? 
2 
 12. 
Which approach do you think would best explain Rita’s treatment?  How do you 
think DSM - 5 and ICD -10 help mental health professionals in indicating the 
presence or absence of disorders? 
2 
 
 
 
 
Psychology (037) 
Class- XII 
Sample Question Paper with Marking Scheme  
Term II 
2021-2022  
Time – 2 Hours                                               Max Marks – 35 
 
General instructions: 
 
? There are 12 Questions in this paper.  
? The paper is divided into 4 sections, Section A, B, C and D. 
? Section A has 3 questions, from Question No. 1 to 3 carrying 2 marks each. 
Answer to these questions should not exceed 40 words. 
? Section B has 3 questions, from Question No. 4 to 6, carrying 3 marks each. 
Answer to these questions should not exceed 80 words. 
? Section C has 4 questions, from Question No. 7 to 10, carrying 4 marks each. 
Answer to these questions should not exceed 120 words. 
? Section D has one case study. There are 2 questions based on this case study, 
Question No. 11 and 12.  Each question carries 2 marks. Answer to these 
questions should not exceed 40 words. Answer both questions.  
 
 SECTION A 
Marks     Chapter 
1. 
 
 
State any two differences between somatic symptom and illness 
anxiety disorder. 
Answer:  
Somatic symptom disorder Illness anxiety disorder 
persistent body-related 
symptoms which may or may 
not be related to any serious 
medical condition. 
 persistent preoccupation about 
developing a serious illness  
overly preoccupied with their 
symptoms  
overly concerned about 
undiagnosed disease,  
expression is in terms of 
physical complaints. 
it is the anxiety which is the 
main concern. 
Any 2 Points (1+1=2) 
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Psychology (037) 
Class- XII 
Sample Question Paper  
Term II 
2021-2022  
Time – 2 Hours                                             Max Marks – 35 
 
General instructions: 
 
? There are 12 questions in this paper.  
? The paper is divided into 4 sections - Section A, B, C and D. 
? Section A has 3 questions, from Question No. 1 to 3 carrying 2 marks each. 
Answer to these questions should not exceed 40 words. 
? Section B has 3 questions, from Question No. 4 to 6, carrying 3 marks each. 
Answer to these questions should not exceed 80 words. 
? Section C has 4 questions, from Question No. 7 to 10, carrying 4 marks each. 
Answer to these questions should not exceed 120 words. 
? Section D has one case study. There are 2 questions based on this case study, 
Question No. 11 and 12.  Each question carries 2 marks. Answer to these 
questions should not exceed 40 words. Answer both questions.  
 
Q. 
No. 
SECTION A 
This Section has 3 questions. 
Marks 
1  
 
 
State any two differences between somatic symptom and illness anxiety disorder. 2 
2 
 
Explain any two factors that influence attitude formation. 2 
 OR  
 Explain any two components of attitudes. 2 
3 
 
What is cognitive dissonance? Give an example. 2 
 SECTION B 
This Section has 3 questions. 
 
4 
 
Radhika has been diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder. Explain the 
development of this disorder with the help of the diathesis-stress model. 
3 
 
 
5 
 
A client approaches a therapist to overcome her/his phobia for heights. Describe 
a behavioural technique that the therapist might choose to help her/him to 
overcome this phobia for heights.  
3 
6 
 
We are members of a number of groups at any given time. Explain the reasons 
that make people join groups. 
3 
 
OR 
 
 
Groups differ in many respects. Identify the characteristics that distinguish 
primary groups from secondary groups. 
3 
 
SECTION C 
This Section has 4 questions. 
 
7 
 
Describe the defining symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder and conduct 
disorder. 
4 
 
OR 
 
 
What are dissociative disorders? Describe some of the identifying symptoms of 
different types of dissociative disorders. 
4 
8 
Explain the alternative treatment possibilities to psychotherapy. How does 
rehabilitation of the mentally ill improve the quality of their life?   
4 
 
OR 
 
 
Explain the different cognitive therapies that are used to reduce distress.   
4 
9 
 
Anshu feels that assertive and successful women might become too powerful and 
neglect their family responsibilities. Explain the factors that will help in changing 
Anshu’s attitude towards assertive and successful women. 
4 
10 
A person ‘X’ was caught taking a bribe and her/his colleagues were asked to 
decide on what punishment she/he should be given. They could either let her/him 
go with just a warning or decide to terminate her/his services.  After a discussion 
with other employees of the organisation, an extreme decision was taken to 
terminate this person’s services. Identify this phenomenon and explain why it 
occurs. 
4 
 
SECTION D 
This Section has 2 questions.  
 
 Mental health professionals have attempted to understand psychological disorders 
using different approaches through the ages. Today, we have sophisticated 
 
 
 
facilities and hospitals dedicated to the treatment of the mentally ill. While 
studying the history of psychological disorders it is interesting to note that some 
practices from ancient times are still in use. Take the case of Lakshmi and her 
daughter, Maya. Maya exhibits abnormal behaviours and Lakshmi believes that 
this is because of evil spirits that have possessed her. She has been taking her 
daughter to a self-proclaimed healer, who uses counter-magic and prayer to cure 
her. Stigma and lack of awareness prevents Lakshmi from using the modern 
facilities and hospitals that provide quality mental health care.  
On the other hand, when young Rita reported seeing people and hearing voices, 
mental health professionals at a modern facility were able to understand her 
hallucinations using a convergence of three approaches. Psychologists use official 
manuals like the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – 5
th
 
Edition (DSM-5) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) to indicate 
presence or absence of disorders. Today there is increased compassion for people 
who suffer from disorders and a lot of emphasis is placed on providing community 
care.  
11. 
 
Identify the method used by the healer to cure Maya’s illness. How does this 
theory from ancient times explain Maya’s treatment? 
2 
 12. 
Which approach do you think would best explain Rita’s treatment?  How do you 
think DSM - 5 and ICD -10 help mental health professionals in indicating the 
presence or absence of disorders? 
2 
 
 
 
 
Psychology (037) 
Class- XII 
Sample Question Paper with Marking Scheme  
Term II 
2021-2022  
Time – 2 Hours                                               Max Marks – 35 
 
General instructions: 
 
? There are 12 Questions in this paper.  
? The paper is divided into 4 sections, Section A, B, C and D. 
? Section A has 3 questions, from Question No. 1 to 3 carrying 2 marks each. 
Answer to these questions should not exceed 40 words. 
? Section B has 3 questions, from Question No. 4 to 6, carrying 3 marks each. 
Answer to these questions should not exceed 80 words. 
? Section C has 4 questions, from Question No. 7 to 10, carrying 4 marks each. 
Answer to these questions should not exceed 120 words. 
? Section D has one case study. There are 2 questions based on this case study, 
Question No. 11 and 12.  Each question carries 2 marks. Answer to these 
questions should not exceed 40 words. Answer both questions.  
 
 SECTION A 
Marks     Chapter 
1. 
 
 
State any two differences between somatic symptom and illness 
anxiety disorder. 
Answer:  
Somatic symptom disorder Illness anxiety disorder 
persistent body-related 
symptoms which may or may 
not be related to any serious 
medical condition. 
 persistent preoccupation about 
developing a serious illness  
overly preoccupied with their 
symptoms  
overly concerned about 
undiagnosed disease,  
expression is in terms of 
physical complaints. 
it is the anxiety which is the 
main concern. 
Any 2 Points (1+1=2) 
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2         4 
 
 
2 
 
Explain any two factors that influence attitude formation. 
Answer: 
 
Explanation of any two of the following 
1. Reference Groups   
2. Personal Experiences    
3. Media-related Influences 
 
(1+1=2) 
 
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OR 
  
 
Explain any two components of attitudes. 
 
Answer:  
Explanation of any two of the A-B-C components (Affective-
Behavioral-Cognitive components). 
(1+1=2) 
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3. 
 
What is cognitive dissonance? Give an example. 
 
Answer: 
 
? It emphasizes that the cognitive components of an attitude must 
be ‘consonant’ (opposite of ‘dissonant’), i.e., they should be 
logically in line with each other. 
? If an individual finds that two cognitions in an attitude are 
dissonant, then one of them will be changed in the direction of 
consonance.  
? (Or explained with the help of an example)   
 
(1+1=2) 
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 SECTION B   
4. 
 
Radhika has been diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder. 
Explain the development of this disorder with the help of the 
diathesis-stress model. 
 
Answer: 
Explain diathesis stress model. 
Diathesis Stress Model 
? presence of some biological aberration 
? Presence of pathological stressor 
?  their predisposition may actually evolve into a disorder. 
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