Paper : CBSE Class XII - 2009 - Sample Paper Psychology (Set -2)

PART – A

 1.   The mental  age (MA) of an 8 year old child with an IQ of 110 is ____________ years.                                                                    (1)

2.   An individual is rejected in a job interview, he claims that his present job is better. He is using       ___________.                                   (1)

(a)       Projection                  (b)      Regression               (c)       Reaction formation              (d)      Rationalization

3.   A student who believes that he has the ability to excel in sports demonstrates       high       _________________.                             (1)

(a)       Self regulation            (b)      Self efficacy            (c )      Self esteem            (d)      Self confidence

4. Frustration results from_______________ .
(a) incompatibility between two or more needs or motives.
(b) blocking of needs and motives.
(c) expectations from oneself and others.
(d) excessive demands.  (1)  

5.   ‘ I can control the weather according to my moods’. This is a statement made                by a       person suffering from delusion of ___________.
(a) persecution
(b) reference
(c) grandeur
(d) control (1)

6.   Read the matches given below and identify the correct match.    

LIST A                            LIST B     

a) RET                       -        Existential therapy
b) Transference          -        Psychodynamic therapy
c) Token economy      -    Cognitive therapy
d) Logo therapy          -        Behaviour therapy           

                (1)

7. Fundamental attribution error means explaining the actions of others on  the basis of internal causes. (1)
(a) True
(b) false 

8.  Shortage of resources necessary for living refers to                        

            (a)            deprivation

            (b)             disadvantage

            (c)             poverty

            (d)            discrimination                                                        (1)

9. Empathy is a part of ___________________________ skills.         (1)
(a) communication
(b) psychological testing
(c) counseling
(d) interviewing

10. A collection of people around a roadside performer is an example of a                        __________________.                                         
(a) group
(b) crowd
(c) mob
(d) audience (1)

PART B

11.       Describe any TWO factors from the Five Factor Model of personality. (2)

12.How is personal identity different from social identity?                 (2)

13. What do positive psychologists seek to find?                            (2)

14. Explain the concept of ‘unconditional positive regard’.                      (2)

15. How can international relations be promoted between countries?  (2)

16. Describe the method of participant observation.                           (2)

PART - C

17.  Illustrate the TWO categories of substance use  disorder.          (3)

18.  Elaborate the  ABC components of attitude.                                   (3)

19. Your region has just witnessed a natural disaster. What would be its emotional    impact on the people?   (3)

OR

You are preparing for an important examination and there is a noisy   celebration in your neighborhood.  What characteristics of the noise will affect  your preparation? (3)

20.       How would your understanding of body language help in communicating effectively?                                                   (3)                              

PART – D 

21.            What is emotional intelligence? State the characteristics of emotionally             intelligent people.                                                           (4)

            22.            ‘Intelligence is the interplay of nature and nurture’. Comment.    (4)

23.       How is assessment of personality done using indirect techniques? Briefly describe one such technique.                                                   (4)

24.       Describe any FOUR life skills which you think will help you in  meeting the       challenges of school life.                                            (4)

OR

How does Selye’s Model relate prolong stress to bodily response? Explain.

25.            How is behaviour therapy used to treat phobia?                               (4)

26.       Suppose you want to bring about a change in the attitude of your peers to make your city greener and cleaner. What factors should be kept in mind while preparing effective message for this purpose?                            (4)

PART – E

27.  Elaborate any THREE psychological models proposed to explain mental disorders. (3X2 = 6)                               

OR 

Describe any THREE behavioural disorders prevalent  among Children. (3X2 = 6)

28. What do you understand by the Group? Explain the stages of Group formation.

28.What do you understand by ‘group’? Explain the stages of  group formation.(1 + 5 = 6)

                                                                        OR

Why do people conform? How is conformity different from compliance?  Explain. ( 3+3 = 6)