ICSE Psychology Sample Paper with Solutions - 2025 | ICSE Humanities Class 12 Sample Papers PDF Download

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ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 
1 
 
              PSYCHOLOGY 
 
Maximum Marks: 70 
Time Allotted: Three Hours 
Reading Time: Additional Fifteen minutes 
 
Instructions to Candidates 
? You are allowed additional fifteen minutes for only reading the question 
paper. 
? You must NOT start writing during the reading time. 
? This question paper has 10 printed pages.   
? It is divided into three sections and has 12 questions in all. 
? All questions are compulsory. Answer all questions. 
? Section A has fourteen subparts which are very short answer questions.               
Each question carries 1 mark. 
? While attempting Multiple Choice Questions in Section A, you are 
required to write only ONE option as the answer. 
? Section B has seven questions which are short answer questions.                            
Each question carries 4 marks. 
? Section C has four questions which are long answer questions.                             
Each question carries 7 marks. 
? Internal choices have been provided in two questions in Section B and in          
one question in Section C. 
? The intended marks for questions are given in brackets [ ]. 
 
Instruction to Supervising Examiner 
? Kindly read aloud the Instructions given above to all the candidates present 
in the examination hall. 
 
 
 
 
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ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 
1 
 
              PSYCHOLOGY 
 
Maximum Marks: 70 
Time Allotted: Three Hours 
Reading Time: Additional Fifteen minutes 
 
Instructions to Candidates 
? You are allowed additional fifteen minutes for only reading the question 
paper. 
? You must NOT start writing during the reading time. 
? This question paper has 10 printed pages.   
? It is divided into three sections and has 12 questions in all. 
? All questions are compulsory. Answer all questions. 
? Section A has fourteen subparts which are very short answer questions.               
Each question carries 1 mark. 
? While attempting Multiple Choice Questions in Section A, you are 
required to write only ONE option as the answer. 
? Section B has seven questions which are short answer questions.                            
Each question carries 4 marks. 
? Section C has four questions which are long answer questions.                             
Each question carries 7 marks. 
? Internal choices have been provided in two questions in Section B and in          
one question in Section C. 
? The intended marks for questions are given in brackets [ ]. 
 
Instruction to Supervising Examiner 
? Kindly read aloud the Instructions given above to all the candidates present 
in the examination hall. 
 
 
 
 
 
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ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 
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SECTION A – 14 MARKS 
Question 1  
(i) Name the stage of crisis in Psychosocial Development, when one attempts to 
maintain their sense of dignity as they become a senior citizen and feel worthless 
if they fail to maintain it.                                                                                (Recall) 
[1] 
(ii) 
Illustrate a subtype of schizophrenia in which individuals have an irrational and 
persistent feeling that someone is going to harm them.                               (Recall) 
[1] 
(iii) Observe the image shown below and identify the stage of cognitive development.      
 (Understanding) 
                                                                                                                     
 
 
 
 
[1] 
(iv) Rajeshwari wears T-shirt and jeans on her first day to work. She notices that her 
colleagues wear formal clothes. Although no one tells her to do so, she feels the 
need to dress up formally to avoid appearing different from the rest.  
What type of social influence is exhibited in the above scenario?  
(Understanding) 
[1] 
(v) As part of the Student Council, you are organising a campaign on promoting 
awareness among students on substance abuse. Indicate any one way of persuasion 
that you will use to bring a positive attitudinal change among the students. 
                                                                                                            (Application) 
[1] 
(vi) Given below are two statements marked as Assertion and Reason. Read the 
statements carefully and choose the correct option.                                            
Assertion: The id, ego, and superego constitute the three components of Freud’s 
                   Structural Model of Personality. 
Reason: Each component operates independently and does not influence the 
functioning of others.                                                                  (Analysis)                                                                                         
[1] 
 (a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation for 
Assertion. 
 
 (b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation 
for Assertion. 
 
 (c) 
Assertion is true and Reason is false. 
 
 (d) 
Both Assertion and Reason are false. 
 
 
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ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 
1 
 
              PSYCHOLOGY 
 
Maximum Marks: 70 
Time Allotted: Three Hours 
Reading Time: Additional Fifteen minutes 
 
Instructions to Candidates 
? You are allowed additional fifteen minutes for only reading the question 
paper. 
? You must NOT start writing during the reading time. 
? This question paper has 10 printed pages.   
? It is divided into three sections and has 12 questions in all. 
? All questions are compulsory. Answer all questions. 
? Section A has fourteen subparts which are very short answer questions.               
Each question carries 1 mark. 
? While attempting Multiple Choice Questions in Section A, you are 
required to write only ONE option as the answer. 
? Section B has seven questions which are short answer questions.                            
Each question carries 4 marks. 
? Section C has four questions which are long answer questions.                             
Each question carries 7 marks. 
? Internal choices have been provided in two questions in Section B and in          
one question in Section C. 
? The intended marks for questions are given in brackets [ ]. 
 
Instruction to Supervising Examiner 
? Kindly read aloud the Instructions given above to all the candidates present 
in the examination hall. 
 
 
 
 
 
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ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 
2 
SECTION A – 14 MARKS 
Question 1  
(i) Name the stage of crisis in Psychosocial Development, when one attempts to 
maintain their sense of dignity as they become a senior citizen and feel worthless 
if they fail to maintain it.                                                                                (Recall) 
[1] 
(ii) 
Illustrate a subtype of schizophrenia in which individuals have an irrational and 
persistent feeling that someone is going to harm them.                               (Recall) 
[1] 
(iii) Observe the image shown below and identify the stage of cognitive development.      
 (Understanding) 
                                                                                                                     
 
 
 
 
[1] 
(iv) Rajeshwari wears T-shirt and jeans on her first day to work. She notices that her 
colleagues wear formal clothes. Although no one tells her to do so, she feels the 
need to dress up formally to avoid appearing different from the rest.  
What type of social influence is exhibited in the above scenario?  
(Understanding) 
[1] 
(v) As part of the Student Council, you are organising a campaign on promoting 
awareness among students on substance abuse. Indicate any one way of persuasion 
that you will use to bring a positive attitudinal change among the students. 
                                                                                                            (Application) 
[1] 
(vi) Given below are two statements marked as Assertion and Reason. Read the 
statements carefully and choose the correct option.                                            
Assertion: The id, ego, and superego constitute the three components of Freud’s 
                   Structural Model of Personality. 
Reason: Each component operates independently and does not influence the 
functioning of others.                                                                  (Analysis)                                                                                         
[1] 
 (a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation for 
Assertion. 
 
 (b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation 
for Assertion. 
 
 (c) 
Assertion is true and Reason is false. 
 
 (d) 
Both Assertion and Reason are false. 
 
 
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ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 
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(vii) Given below are two statements marked as Assertion and Reason. Read the
statements carefully and choose the correct option.
(Analysis)
Assertion: Individuals with good academic abilities may not be able to maintain
good interpersonal relationships with their families and friends.
Reason: Such individuals possess a high level of intelligence quotient but have
low emotional intelligence. 
[1] 
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation for
Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation
for Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true and Reason is false.
(d)
Both Assertion and Reason are false.
[1] (viii) State whether the following is True or False.
As a counselling skill, paraphrasing involves a verbatim repetition of what the 
client says to ensure accurate understanding and agreement on the part of the 
counsellor.                                                                                               (Recall)
(ix) Study the relation between the first two words and then fill in the fourth word. 
Choleric: Hippocrates :: Mesomorphic : _____________ 
(Analysis) 
[1] 
(x) Study the relation between the first two words and then fill in the fourth word.
Good boy-Good girl orientation: Conventional level :: Universal ethical principle
orientation:____________                                                                     (Analysis)
[1] 
(xi) Exosystem is an ecological system in which the individual does not directly
experience an event or a situation, but the situation still has an influence on their
life.
Which one of the following scenarios is the correct example of this term?
(Application)  
[1] 
(a) Seema works in a competitive corporate environment. Due to the strict
workplace policies and stress levels, she is not able to spend enough time
with her teenage daughter which influences her daughter’s wellbeing.
(b) Arif’s parents meet his class teacher at the Parent Teacher Meeting. The
teacher praises him for his good academic results which makes Arif
extremely happy.
(c) Sophia looks forward to Christmas as she enjoys celebrating with her
cousins, aunts and uncles. They go for outings and spend time together as a
family.
(d) Harsimran had applied for an undergraduate course in an Engineering college
of his choice and got the admission. He is excited and looking forward to this
new phase in his life.
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ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 
1 
 
              PSYCHOLOGY 
 
Maximum Marks: 70 
Time Allotted: Three Hours 
Reading Time: Additional Fifteen minutes 
 
Instructions to Candidates 
? You are allowed additional fifteen minutes for only reading the question 
paper. 
? You must NOT start writing during the reading time. 
? This question paper has 10 printed pages.   
? It is divided into three sections and has 12 questions in all. 
? All questions are compulsory. Answer all questions. 
? Section A has fourteen subparts which are very short answer questions.               
Each question carries 1 mark. 
? While attempting Multiple Choice Questions in Section A, you are 
required to write only ONE option as the answer. 
? Section B has seven questions which are short answer questions.                            
Each question carries 4 marks. 
? Section C has four questions which are long answer questions.                             
Each question carries 7 marks. 
? Internal choices have been provided in two questions in Section B and in          
one question in Section C. 
? The intended marks for questions are given in brackets [ ]. 
 
Instruction to Supervising Examiner 
? Kindly read aloud the Instructions given above to all the candidates present 
in the examination hall. 
 
 
 
 
 
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ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 
2 
SECTION A – 14 MARKS 
Question 1  
(i) Name the stage of crisis in Psychosocial Development, when one attempts to 
maintain their sense of dignity as they become a senior citizen and feel worthless 
if they fail to maintain it.                                                                                (Recall) 
[1] 
(ii) 
Illustrate a subtype of schizophrenia in which individuals have an irrational and 
persistent feeling that someone is going to harm them.                               (Recall) 
[1] 
(iii) Observe the image shown below and identify the stage of cognitive development.      
 (Understanding) 
                                                                                                                     
 
 
 
 
[1] 
(iv) Rajeshwari wears T-shirt and jeans on her first day to work. She notices that her 
colleagues wear formal clothes. Although no one tells her to do so, she feels the 
need to dress up formally to avoid appearing different from the rest.  
What type of social influence is exhibited in the above scenario?  
(Understanding) 
[1] 
(v) As part of the Student Council, you are organising a campaign on promoting 
awareness among students on substance abuse. Indicate any one way of persuasion 
that you will use to bring a positive attitudinal change among the students. 
                                                                                                            (Application) 
[1] 
(vi) Given below are two statements marked as Assertion and Reason. Read the 
statements carefully and choose the correct option.                                            
Assertion: The id, ego, and superego constitute the three components of Freud’s 
                   Structural Model of Personality. 
Reason: Each component operates independently and does not influence the 
functioning of others.                                                                  (Analysis)                                                                                         
[1] 
 (a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation for 
Assertion. 
 
 (b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation 
for Assertion. 
 
 (c) 
Assertion is true and Reason is false. 
 
 (d) 
Both Assertion and Reason are false. 
 
 
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ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 
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(vii) Given below are two statements marked as Assertion and Reason. Read the
statements carefully and choose the correct option.
(Analysis)
Assertion: Individuals with good academic abilities may not be able to maintain
good interpersonal relationships with their families and friends.
Reason: Such individuals possess a high level of intelligence quotient but have
low emotional intelligence. 
[1] 
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation for
Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation
for Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true and Reason is false.
(d)
Both Assertion and Reason are false.
[1] (viii) State whether the following is True or False.
As a counselling skill, paraphrasing involves a verbatim repetition of what the 
client says to ensure accurate understanding and agreement on the part of the 
counsellor.                                                                                               (Recall)
(ix) Study the relation between the first two words and then fill in the fourth word. 
Choleric: Hippocrates :: Mesomorphic : _____________ 
(Analysis) 
[1] 
(x) Study the relation between the first two words and then fill in the fourth word.
Good boy-Good girl orientation: Conventional level :: Universal ethical principle
orientation:____________                                                                     (Analysis)
[1] 
(xi) Exosystem is an ecological system in which the individual does not directly
experience an event or a situation, but the situation still has an influence on their
life.
Which one of the following scenarios is the correct example of this term?
(Application)  
[1] 
(a) Seema works in a competitive corporate environment. Due to the strict
workplace policies and stress levels, she is not able to spend enough time
with her teenage daughter which influences her daughter’s wellbeing.
(b) Arif’s parents meet his class teacher at the Parent Teacher Meeting. The
teacher praises him for his good academic results which makes Arif
extremely happy.
(c) Sophia looks forward to Christmas as she enjoys celebrating with her
cousins, aunts and uncles. They go for outings and spend time together as a
family.
(d) Harsimran had applied for an undergraduate course in an Engineering college
of his choice and got the admission. He is excited and looking forward to this
new phase in his life.
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ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 
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(xii) In the Five Factor Model of Personality, which one of the following focuses on an
individual’s ability in organising, taking responsibility and being efficient?
(Recall)  
[1] 
(a) Extraversion
(b) Agreeableness
(c) Conscientiousness
(d) Openness to Experience
(xiii) Ravi, aged ten years, displayed signs of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder.
His parents were advised by the counsellor to prepare a routine for Ravi. Every
time he showed adaptive behaviour, he was awarded a golden star. Once he even
earned twenty such stars and was allowed to exchange them for a chocolate of his
choice.
Which one of the following therapies did the counsellor advise for Ravi?
(Understanding) 
(a) Systematic desensitisation
(b) Token Economy
(c) Modelling
(d) Flooding
(xiv) Which of the following statements are correct about Rationalisation?
(P) It is an effective strategy to cope with stress and anxiety levels.
(Q) It enables individuals to protect their sense of self from unpleasant truths.
(R) It leads to self-deception in an individual.
(S) It allows for an expression of repressed desires and urges. (Analysis)
(a) Only (P) and (Q)
(b) Only (R) and (S)
(c) Only (Q) and (R)
(d) Only (P) and (S)
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ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 
1 
 
              PSYCHOLOGY 
 
Maximum Marks: 70 
Time Allotted: Three Hours 
Reading Time: Additional Fifteen minutes 
 
Instructions to Candidates 
? You are allowed additional fifteen minutes for only reading the question 
paper. 
? You must NOT start writing during the reading time. 
? This question paper has 10 printed pages.   
? It is divided into three sections and has 12 questions in all. 
? All questions are compulsory. Answer all questions. 
? Section A has fourteen subparts which are very short answer questions.               
Each question carries 1 mark. 
? While attempting Multiple Choice Questions in Section A, you are 
required to write only ONE option as the answer. 
? Section B has seven questions which are short answer questions.                            
Each question carries 4 marks. 
? Section C has four questions which are long answer questions.                             
Each question carries 7 marks. 
? Internal choices have been provided in two questions in Section B and in          
one question in Section C. 
? The intended marks for questions are given in brackets [ ]. 
 
Instruction to Supervising Examiner 
? Kindly read aloud the Instructions given above to all the candidates present 
in the examination hall. 
 
 
 
 
 
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ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 
2 
SECTION A – 14 MARKS 
Question 1  
(i) Name the stage of crisis in Psychosocial Development, when one attempts to 
maintain their sense of dignity as they become a senior citizen and feel worthless 
if they fail to maintain it.                                                                                (Recall) 
[1] 
(ii) 
Illustrate a subtype of schizophrenia in which individuals have an irrational and 
persistent feeling that someone is going to harm them.                               (Recall) 
[1] 
(iii) Observe the image shown below and identify the stage of cognitive development.      
 (Understanding) 
                                                                                                                     
 
 
 
 
[1] 
(iv) Rajeshwari wears T-shirt and jeans on her first day to work. She notices that her 
colleagues wear formal clothes. Although no one tells her to do so, she feels the 
need to dress up formally to avoid appearing different from the rest.  
What type of social influence is exhibited in the above scenario?  
(Understanding) 
[1] 
(v) As part of the Student Council, you are organising a campaign on promoting 
awareness among students on substance abuse. Indicate any one way of persuasion 
that you will use to bring a positive attitudinal change among the students. 
                                                                                                            (Application) 
[1] 
(vi) Given below are two statements marked as Assertion and Reason. Read the 
statements carefully and choose the correct option.                                            
Assertion: The id, ego, and superego constitute the three components of Freud’s 
                   Structural Model of Personality. 
Reason: Each component operates independently and does not influence the 
functioning of others.                                                                  (Analysis)                                                                                         
[1] 
 (a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation for 
Assertion. 
 
 (b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation 
for Assertion. 
 
 (c) 
Assertion is true and Reason is false. 
 
 (d) 
Both Assertion and Reason are false. 
 
 
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ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 
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(vii) Given below are two statements marked as Assertion and Reason. Read the
statements carefully and choose the correct option.
(Analysis)
Assertion: Individuals with good academic abilities may not be able to maintain
good interpersonal relationships with their families and friends.
Reason: Such individuals possess a high level of intelligence quotient but have
low emotional intelligence. 
[1] 
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation for
Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation
for Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true and Reason is false.
(d)
Both Assertion and Reason are false.
[1] (viii) State whether the following is True or False.
As a counselling skill, paraphrasing involves a verbatim repetition of what the 
client says to ensure accurate understanding and agreement on the part of the 
counsellor.                                                                                               (Recall)
(ix) Study the relation between the first two words and then fill in the fourth word. 
Choleric: Hippocrates :: Mesomorphic : _____________ 
(Analysis) 
[1] 
(x) Study the relation between the first two words and then fill in the fourth word.
Good boy-Good girl orientation: Conventional level :: Universal ethical principle
orientation:____________                                                                     (Analysis)
[1] 
(xi) Exosystem is an ecological system in which the individual does not directly
experience an event or a situation, but the situation still has an influence on their
life.
Which one of the following scenarios is the correct example of this term?
(Application)  
[1] 
(a) Seema works in a competitive corporate environment. Due to the strict
workplace policies and stress levels, she is not able to spend enough time
with her teenage daughter which influences her daughter’s wellbeing.
(b) Arif’s parents meet his class teacher at the Parent Teacher Meeting. The
teacher praises him for his good academic results which makes Arif
extremely happy.
(c) Sophia looks forward to Christmas as she enjoys celebrating with her
cousins, aunts and uncles. They go for outings and spend time together as a
family.
(d) Harsimran had applied for an undergraduate course in an Engineering college
of his choice and got the admission. He is excited and looking forward to this
new phase in his life.
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ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 
4 
(xii) In the Five Factor Model of Personality, which one of the following focuses on an
individual’s ability in organising, taking responsibility and being efficient?
(Recall)  
[1] 
(a) Extraversion
(b) Agreeableness
(c) Conscientiousness
(d) Openness to Experience
(xiii) Ravi, aged ten years, displayed signs of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder.
His parents were advised by the counsellor to prepare a routine for Ravi. Every
time he showed adaptive behaviour, he was awarded a golden star. Once he even
earned twenty such stars and was allowed to exchange them for a chocolate of his
choice.
Which one of the following therapies did the counsellor advise for Ravi?
(Understanding) 
(a) Systematic desensitisation
(b) Token Economy
(c) Modelling
(d) Flooding
(xiv) Which of the following statements are correct about Rationalisation?
(P) It is an effective strategy to cope with stress and anxiety levels.
(Q) It enables individuals to protect their sense of self from unpleasant truths.
(R) It leads to self-deception in an individual.
(S) It allows for an expression of repressed desires and urges. (Analysis)
(a) Only (P) and (Q)
(b) Only (R) and (S)
(c) Only (Q) and (R)
(d) Only (P) and (S)
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ISC SPECIMEN QUESTION PAPER 2025 
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SECTION B – 28 MARKS 
Question 2 
(i) Kirti bought a birthday gift for her close friend, Soma. Soma did not like the gift
but did not express this to Kirti. She thought that it would make Kirti feel bad.
Instead, she told Kirti that it was very thoughtful of her to give her a gift.
(a) Describe the process used by Soma to change her own attitude.
(Understanding) 
[2] 
(b) Outline any two ways by which Soma changed her attitude.
(Understanding) 
[2] 
OR 
(ii) Soham, a dedicated stay-at-home father, is often ridiculed by his family and
friends who believe caregiving responsibilities fall on the woman as the wife.
Despite his commitment and capabilities in managing household, Soham
constantly faces prejudice due to these biases against men as house husbands and
stay-at-home-fathers while the wife goes to work. This attitude of family and
friends saddens him.
(a) Explain any two causes for the prejudice Soham is facing.
(Understanding) 
[2] 
(b) Suggest any two strategies for Soham to overcome this prejudice.
(Understanding) 
[2] 
Question 3 
Sheetal aims to become a Forest Range Officer as she enjoys being amongst wildlife and 
wants to protect them from any harm.
(i) Identify the type of intelligence that Sheetal possesses. Which theory of
Intelligence is being indicated here?  (Understanding)     
[2] 
(ii) According to the above theory of Intelligence, enumerate any two types of
intelligence, other than the one referred to above, and any two corresponding
professions.                                                                                  (Understanding)
[2] 
Question 4 
Read the excerpt given below and answer the questions that follow. 
Mother Teresa believed that by loving and serving others, she would fulfill her mission 
of compassion for mankind. She reached out to the poor and the destitute in the 
community. She was understanding; she treated everyone with dignity and respected