CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2026 Solution Psychology

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CBSE Class 12 2026
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CBSE Class 12 2026 Question Paper Solution Psychology

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Senior Secondary School Examination,2026(XIIth)
SUBJECT NAME: - Psychology (Q.P. CODE 63)

General Instructions:-
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given answer and even if reply is not from marking scheme but correct
competency is enumerated by the candidate, due marks should be awarded.
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8 If a question has parts, please award marks on the right-hand side for each part in
the OSM Portal. Marks awarded for different parts of the question will be totaled up
by the OSM System.
9 If a question does not have any parts, marks must be awarded in the left-hand
margin in the OSM Portal. This mayalsobefollowedstrictly.
10 No marks to be deducted for the cumulative effect of an error. It should be
penalized only once.
11 A full scale of marks __________(example 0 to 80/70/60/50/40/30 marks as given
in Question Paper) has to be used. Please do not hesitate to award full marks if the
answer deserves it.
12 Every examiner has to necessarily do evaluation work for full working hours i.e., 8
hours every day and evaluate 20 answer books per day in main subjects and 25
answer books per day in other subjects (Details are given in Spot Guidelines).This
is in view of the reduced syllabus and number of questions in question paper.
13 Ensure that you do not make the following common types of errors committed by
the Examiner in the past:-
● Answers marked as correct, but marks not awarded. (Ensure that the right tick
mark is correctly and clearly indicated. It should merely be a line. Same is with
the X for incorrect answer.)
● Half or a part of answer marked correct and the rest as wrong, but no marks
awarded.
14 While evaluating the answer books if the answer is found to be totally incorrect, it
should be marked as cross (X) and awarded zero (0)Marks.
15 The Examiners should acquaint themselves with the guidelines given in the
“Guidelines for Spot Evaluation” before starting the actual evaluation.
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payment of the prescribed processing fee. All Examiners/Additional Head
Examiners/Head Examiners are once again reminded that they must ensure that
evaluation is carried out strictly as per value points for each answer as given in the
Marking Scheme.
17 If a candidate attempts both alternatives/options in a question where only
one option/ alternative is required to be attempted, the Evaluator shall award
marks in both the options. The system will take the higher of two scores and
disregard the other response.
18 In a question having two options/alternatives, if a candidate has attempted
only one, then the evaluator shall mark “NA” (Not attempted) against the
option that has not been attempted by the candidate.

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MARKING SCHEME
PSYCHOLOGY (Subject Code-037)
(PAPER CODE: 63) (P63037) SET - 4 ag
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SECTION – A
Q1 (C) Componential Intelligence 1 8
Q2 (D) Situationism 1 2

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Q6 (B) Self-efficacy 1 27
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Q11 (B) Empathy - because you are understanding and sharing your 1 99
friend’s emotions from perspective rather than just feeling
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Psychometric Information Processing
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(ii) It expresses the Information processing
individual’s performance in approaches emphasise
terms of single index of studying cognitive functions
cognitive abilities. underlying intelligent
behaviour.
(iii) It focuses on structure of The major focus of this
intelligence. approach is on how an
intelligent person acts.
eg. Uni-factor Theory eg. Triarchic theory of
Two-factor Theory etc. intelligence etc.
Any two points from the above and if example alone is
mentioned for each approach (0.5 + 0.5) marks should be
awarded.
Q16(a) IQ = 𝑀𝐴 × 100 1+1 10
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Result = 114/114.28
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Q16(b) 1+1 13,14
Differences between verbal and non verbal tests:
Verbal Test Non Verbal Test
(i) Verbal test require Non-verbal tests use
subjects to give responses pictures or illustrations as
either orally or in a written test items.
form.
(ii) Verbal tests can be Non-verbal tests can be
administered only to administered to literate and
literate people. illiterate people. eg RSPM
Q17 1+1 78
Somatic Symptom Disorder Illness-Anxiety Disorder
1. The expression is in terms Anxiety is the main concern
of physical complaints. about the health of the
individual.
2. Persistent body related Persistent preoccupation
symptoms are without any about developing a serious
serious medical condition. illness. Hearing about others
ill health causes panic.
3. Extremely preoccupied Anxious about health
with symptoms of illness.

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Q18 Process of attitude formation: 1+1 107,108
(i) Learning attitudes by association.
(ii) Learning attitudes by being rewarded.
(iii) Learning attitudes through modeling (observing others)
(iv) Learning attitudes through group or cultural norms.
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Riya followed rules and communicated formally with the student
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• First, in order to be judged as intellectually disabled, a person
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• Person having IQs below 70 are judged to have sub-average
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Q22(a) Coping Strategies: (0.5+0.5) 61
Task-Oriented strategy x3=3
Emotion-Oriented Strategy
Avoidance-Oriented Strategy
Name and explanation of all the above strategies in brief.
OR
Techniques to manage stress:
Q22(b) Relaxation Techniques 3 62,63
Meditation Procedures
Biofeedback
Creative Visualisation
Cognitive Behavioural Techniques
Exercise
Explanation of any four of the techniques mentioned above.
Q23 Brief explanation of Rational Emotive Therapy – ABC analysis 1+1+1=3 96,97
(A-Antecedent, B-Belief and C-Consequence)
SECTION-D
Q24(a) Intelligence in Indian Tradition: 2+(0.5x4) 16,17
• Definition of Buddhi - It includes skills like mental effort, =4
determined action, feelings and opinions along with cognitive
competence such as knowledge, discrimination and
understanding/Includes Cognitive and Non cognitive
factors/Explanation of Integral Intelligence

• Explanation of the following four competencies -
• Cognitive
• Social
• Emotional
• Entrepreneurial
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Q24(b) Variation in Intellectual Deficiency

1.Mild (IQ-55-70 approximately) 0.5+0.5+ 12,85

• Slower, can function independently, can hold jobs and 0.5+0.5+

families. 1+1=4

2.Moderate (IQ-35-40 to approximately 55)

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and simple social and communication skills, require
moderate degree of supervision in everyday task.
3.Severe (IQ-20-25) and Profound (IQ Below 20)
• Incapable of managing life and need constant care for their
entire lives.
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• Therapeutic Alliance-availability of the therapist, warmth and
empathy provided by the therapist.
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Q26 Main causes that lead to development of Prejudice- (0.5+0.5) 116
• Learning x4=4
• Strong social identity & ingroup bias
• Scapegoating
• Kernel of truth concept
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• Group Polarisation – Strengthening of group’s initial position
as a result of group interaction and discussion (debate).
• Social Loafing- Riya’s team members work less hard in a
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Note: Since first situation (Social Inhibition) is not mentioned in
the textbook or syllabus, 1 mark can be given to candidates not
mentioning Social Inhibition.
SECTION-E
Q28(a) ❖ Identification and Explanation of Projective Technique: 2+(1x4)= 43-46
• Projective Techniques tap the unconscious motive and 6
feelings.
• These are based on the assumption that a less structured
or unstructured stimulus or situation will allow the
individual to project her/his unconscious feelings, desires
and needs on to that situation.
❖ Effective Techniques:
• Rorschach Inkblot Test
• Thematic Apperception Test
• Rosenzweig’s Picture Frustration study
• Sentence Completion Test
• Draw a Person Test
Brief explanation of any four of the above five techniques.
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Q28(b) Type Approaches
1.5x4=6 30,31
• Hippocrates’ classification
• Tridosha
• Triguna
• Sheldon’s classification
• Jung’s Classification
• Type A and Type B
• Type C
• Type D
(Explanation of any four of the above)
Q29(a) ❖ Models/Factors underlying abnormal behaviour – 1.5x4=6 73-76
• Biological Factors
• Genetic Factors
• Psychological Models
a) Psychodynamic
b) Behavioral

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• Diathesis Stress model
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Q29(b) History of Psychological Disorders to understand their origin and 1x6=6 71-72

leading to latest developments –
• Biological or Organic Approach.
• Psychological Approach
• Organismic Approach
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• Interactional or bio psycho social approach.
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Bulimia Nervosa
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