CBSE Class

282

PSYCHOLOGY (Theory)

Time allowed : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 70

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS :

(i) All questions are compulsory.

(ii) Answer should be brief and to the point.

(iii) Marks for each question are indicated against it.

(iv) Question Nos. 1 to 10 in Part-A are Learning Checks type questions carrying

1 mark each. You are required to answer them as directed

(v) Question Nos. 11 to 16 in Part-B are very short answer type questions carrying

2 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 30 words.

(vi) Question Nos. 17 to 20 in Part-C are short answer type-I questions carrying


(vii) Question Nos. 21 to 26 in Part-D are short answer type-II questions carrying


(viii)Question Nos. 27 to 28 in Part-E are long answer type questions carrying


QUESTION PAPER CODE 63/1

PART - A

1. When a person tries to make unreasonable feelings/behaviours seem reasonable and

acceptable, it is known as ___________ . 1

2. Aversive conditioning is repeated association of desired response with aversive

consequence. (True/False) 1

3. The reaction to external stressors is called ___________ . 1

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4. Dominating and bullying others without provocation is known as ___________ . 1

5. An individual's underlying potential for acquiring skills is known as ___________ . 1

6. Cluster of ideas regarding the characteristics of a specific group is known as 1

(a) Progressive (b) Stereotype

(c) Belief (d) Attitude

7. Groupthink is a consequence of extreme cohesiveness. (True/False) 1

8. Non-verbal communication is known as body language. (True/False) 1

9. Client-centred therapy focuses on creating unconditional positive regard for the client.

(True/False) 1

10. State in which a person feels she/he has lost something valuable and is not getting

what she/he deserves is known as 1

(a) Discrimination (b) Deprivation

(c) Poverty (d) Disadvantage

PART - B

11. Explain spatial intelligence. 2

12. What is meant by technological intelligence? 2

13. Explain the term phobias. 2

14. What is social loafing ? 2

15. Explain the term 'crowding'. 2

16. What is communication? 2

PART - C

17. Explain dissociative amnesia. 3

OR



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Explain Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) giving examples.

18. Explain the process of impression formation. 3

19. Describe any three situational factors that lead to aggression. 3

20. Explain briefly the process of communication. 3

PART - D

21. How does triarchic theory explain intelligence? 4

22. Discuss any two self-report measures of assessing personality. 4

23. Explain any two types of hallucinations. 4

24. Describe the characteristics of prejudice. 4

OR

Explain fundamental attribution error giving examples.

25. Discuss any two determinants of conformity. 4

26. Explain humanistic approach to personality. 4

PART - E

27. What are the effects of stress on psychological functioning? Explain. 6

OR

Discuss the strategies to cope with stress giving examples.

28. Discuss in brief the techniques used in behaviour therapy. 6

OR

Discuss the factors which contribute to healing in psychotherapy.



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QUESTION PAPER CODE 63

PART - A

1. An individual's underlying potential for acquiring skills is known as ___________ . 1

2. When a person tries to make unreasonable feelings/behaviours seem reasonable and

acceptable, it is known as ___________ . 1

3. The reaction to external stressors is called ___________ . 1

4. Dominating and bullying others without provocation is known as ___________ . 1

5. Aversive conditioning is repeated association of desired response with aversive

consequence. (True/False) 1

6. Cluster of ideas regarding the characteristics of a specific group is known as

(a) Progressive

(b) Stereotype

(c) Belief

(d) Attitude

7. Groupthink is a consequence of extreme cohesiveness. (True/False) 1

8. State in which a person feels s/he has lost something valuable and is not getting what

s/he deserves is known as 1

(a) Discrimination

(b) Deprivation

(c) Poverty

(d) Disadvantage

9. Non-verbal communication is known as body language. (True/False) 1

10. Client-centred therapy focuses on creating unconditional positive regard for the client.

(True/False) 1



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PART B

11. Explain linguistic intelligence. 2

12. What is emotional intelligence? 2

13. Explain the term phobias. 2

14. What is group polarisation ? 2

15. Explain the term aggression. 2

16. What is public communication? 2

PART C

17. Explain Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) giving examples. 3

OR

Explain autistic disorder.

18. State any three strategies for handling prejudice. 3

19. How does spiritual perspective explain human-environment relationship? 3

20. Explain encoding in human communication. 3

PART D

21. What is assessment? Explain briefly any two methods of psychological assessment. 4

22. Explain humanistic approach to personality. 4

23. Differentiate between substance dependence and substance abuse.

24. Explain fundamental attribution error giving examples.

OR

State any four factors influencing pro-social behaviour.

25. Why do people show obedience? 4



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26. What are defence mechanisms? Differentiate between repression and denial. 4

PART E

27. What is stress? Explain the effects of stress on psychological functioning. 6

OR

Explain the strategies to cope with stress. Give examples from daily life.

28. What is psychotherapy? Discuss the factors which contribute to healing in psycho-

therapy.

OR

Discuss briefly the techniques used in behaviour therapy.



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