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GURU HARKRISHAN PUBLIC SCHOOL
(Running under the aegis of GHPS Society)
PREBOARD-III EXAMINATION
SESSION (2024-25)
SUBJECT-PSYCHOLOGY (037)
CLASS-XII
TIME: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 70
General Instructions:
All questions are compulsory except where internal choice has been
given.
Question Nos.1-14 in Section A carry 1 mark each. You are
expected to answer them as directed.
Question Nos. 15-19 in Section B are very short answer type-I
questions carrying 2 marks each. The answer to each question
should not exceed 30 words.
Question Nos. 20-23 in Section C are short answer type-II
questions carrying 3 marks each. The answer to each question
should not exceed 60 words.
Question Nos. 24 - 27 in Section D are long answer type-I
questions carrying 4 marks each. The answer to each question
should not exceed 120 words.
Question Nos. 28-29 in Section E are long answer type-II
questions carrying 6 marks each. The answer to each question
should not exceed 200 words.
Question Nos.30–33 in Section F are based on two cases given.
The answer to each one- mark question should not exceed 20
words. The answer to each two-mark question should not exceed
30 words.
SECTION-A
1. A sample test was conducted among the students of 50 of mechanical engineering 1
batch of ICT college in Pune. It was found that through the method of ‘social
facilitation’, one can motivate individuals to enhance their performance, if they are
already good at solving something. Which of the following are the causes of ‘social
loafing’?
i) No comparison to other iii) Lack of co-ordination in group
ii) Individual contribution iv) High group cohesiveness
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a) Only (i) b) (i) and (iii) c) (i), (ii), (iv) d) (ii) and (iv)
2. Very small shopkeepers who generally run their businesses on government land are 1
often forced to stop working when civil authorities demolish their shops without prior
notice. Despites repeated occurrences of such incidents, we see such small shopkeepers
rebuilt without panicking. Name the trait that such people exhibit.
a) Type A b) Type B c) Type C d) Type D
3. “There is this boy in my class whom I hate very much. He`s intimidating, disrespectful 1
and rude. Strangely, he`s now one of my best friends and we get along really well. Now,
I can`t remember what I thought of him in the first place.” What defines mechanism
does this reveal?
a) Denial b) Reaction Formation c) Rationalization d) Repression
4. Assertion: Binet's theory of intelligence was rather simple as it arose from his 1
interest in differentiating more intelligent from less intelligent people.
Reason: He conceptualized intelligence as consisting of one similar set of
abilities which can be used for solving any or every problem
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true, but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.
5. ____ is the procedure wherein the client learns to behave in a certain way by observing 1
the behaviour of a role model.
a) Modelling c) Token economy
b) Positive reinforcement d) Aversive conditioning
6. Which among the following is the characteristic of CBT? 1
a) Time consuming and lengthy process
b) It adopts biopsychosocial approach
c) It tries to resolve intrapsychic conflicts
d) It does not applicable for treating variety of psychological disorder
7. Which among the following are the characteristics of Rational emotive therapy? 1
i) Therapist uses non directive questioning
ii) The first step in RET is the ABC analysis.
iii) Therapist facilitates the process of healing
iv) Childhood experiences provided by the family and society develop core
schemas or systems, which include beliefs and action pattern in the individual.
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a) (i) and (ii) b) (ii), (iii), (iv) c) (i), (ii), (iv) d) (iii)
8. Identify the statements that are not true to group polarisation: 1
i) It is a consequence of extreme cohesiveness.
ii) Groups are more likely to take extreme decisions than individuals alone.
iii) When you find people having similar views you perceive them as an ingroup.
iv) As the group becomes one unit you begin to think, feel and act like them.
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a) (i) and (iv) b) (iii) and (iv) c) (ii) and (iv) d) (ii) and (iii)
9. ____ hallucinations are defined as sensations of touch in the absence of a 1
corresponding stimulus from the outside world and are characterized by apparent
touch to the skin.
a) Olfactory c) Gustatory
b) Somatic d) Tactile
10. Assertion (A): In Logotherapy, transference is actively discouraged. 1
Reason(R): The goal of Logotherapy is to help patients find meaning and responsibility
in their lives irrespective of their life circumstances.
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.
11. Assertion (A): People who abuse alcohol, consume large amounts regularly and rely 1
on it to help them face difficult situations.
Reason(R): Alcoholism destroys millions of families, social relationships and careers.
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false.
d) A is false but R is true.
12. Shweta has joined the National Cadet Corps. Identify the type of group she is 1
now a member of:
i) Primary ii) Secondary iii) Informal iv) Formal
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a) (i) and (iv) b) (iii) and (iv) c) (ii) and (iv) d) (ii) and (iii)
13. ____ refers to togetherness, binding, or mutual attraction among group members. 1
a) Groupthink b) Cohesiveness c) Group structure d) Status
14. The concept of balance as proposed by Fritz Heider states that the balance is found 1
when:
a) All three sides of the P-O-X triangle are negative.
b) Two sides of the P-O-X triangle are negative and one side is positive.
c) Two sides of the P-O-X triangle are positive and one side is negative.
d) There is a state of cognitive dissonance.
SECTION-B
15. Illustrate with an example the meaning of the term ‘street-smartness’ with reference to a 2
suitable type of intelligence.
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16. How is a verbal test different from a non-verbal test? 2
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What is the root cause of anxiety, according to Karen Horney?
17. What is stress resistant personality? Explain in terms of 3 C’s. 2
18. Differentiate between a team and a crowd. 2
19. Explain the main characteristics of people with TYPE-A personality. 2
SECTION-C
20. How do neurodevelopmental disorders impact overall development? What are the 3
common difficulties faced by children with Autism?
21. Lovika is getting mild treatment for certain psychological disorders. Her therapist is so 3
cordial and understanding that Lovika shares each and every feeling that arises. Explain
the factors contributing to healing in psychotherapy.
22. Mother Teresa believed that she had a mission to fulfil and did what came natural to her; 3
loving others and serving them. Identify the trait being referred here by Gordon Allport
and how it affects a person's behaviour. Distinguish it from the other traits given by him.
OR
Discuss the features and limitations of indirect method of personality assessement.
23. Fatima communicates her feelings and views clearly with confidence. She can say ‘no’ to 3
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.
SECTION-D
24. Sara believes in the importance of regular exercise for maintaining good health. 4
Despite this belief, she rarely engages in any form of physical activity. With respect to
Sara, explain the reasons for the lack of consistency between her attitude and behaviour.
OR
Explain the theory of ‘the two-step concept’ as the process of attitude formation.
25. What is meant by delay or defer the gratification of needs? Explain the techniques used 4
for the same.
26. Explain the effects of stress on one’s psychological functioning and health. 4
27. Kritigya is of average intelligence but is high on ability to express, appraise and regulate 4
his emotions.
a) Identify the intelligence that she exhibits. (1)
b) Why is this type of intelligence considered so important? (1)
c) Explain the other characteristics of these intelligent people. (2)
SECTION-E
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28. Explain Schizophrenia in detail discussing all its symptoms.
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Elaborate upon the ‘historical background’ of understanding abnormality. 6
29. Differentiate between information processing and psychometric approach to understand
intelligence. Explain any two theories of psychometric approach. 6
OR
Who gave the PASS Model of Intelligence? Explain the main features of this model in
detail along with supportive examples. 6
SECTION-F
CASE-1
Read the following passage and answer question numbers 30 and 31.
When people hold prejudicial attitudes toward others, they tend to view everyone who fits
into a certain group as being "all the same." They paint every individual who holds
particular characteristics or beliefs with a very broad brush and fail to really look at each
person as a unique individual. This has a very strong influence on how people behave and
interact with those who are different from them.
30. Define Prejudice. 1
31. Discuss any two sources of prejudice. 2
CASE-2
Read the following passage and answer question numbers 32 and 33.
Anita’s childhood was marked by significant adversity, including growing up in a
dysfunctional family environment characterized by parental neglect and emotional
abuse. As a child, Anita internalized feelings of inadequacy and worthlessness. She
exaggerated her flaws and overlooked her strengths. Her self-critical thoughts
manifested statements such as "I'm a failure," "I'll never be happy," and "Nobody cares
about me." These distorted thoughts reinforced her feelings of hopelessness and
contributed to her ongoing depressive state
32. Identify the core beliefs developed during Anita’s childhood. 1
33. Which therapy would be most suitable to reduce Anita’s distress? Give reasons for your 2
answer.
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