Kerala Class 12 First Term Question Paper 2025 Psychology

HSE II
HIGHER SECONDARY
FIRST TERMINAL EXAMINATION-2025

Part – III Time:2 Hrs
PSYCHOLOGY
Cool-off time: 15 Min
Maximum: 60 scores

(Answer any 8 questions from 1–9. Each carries 1 score.) (1x8=8)
1. Which of the following best describes the view that the circumstances in which one is placed influence
one's behaviour?
A) Humanistic approach
B) Behaviourist approach
C) Situationalism
D) Psychoanalytic approach
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2. Who defined intelligence as the global and aggregate capacity of an individual to think rationally, act
purposefully, and deal effectively with their environment?
A) Alfred Binet
B) Lewis Terman
C) David Wechsler
D) Charles Spearman
2.

3. Which of the following is the battery of tests developed by Das and Naglieri for the assessment of
intelligence?
A) 16PF
B) CAS
C) MMPI
D) EPQ
3.

4. Which of the following is the odd one out?
A) DAT
B) GATB
C) ASVAB
D) CBT
4.

എ) DAT
ബി) GATB
സി) ASVAB
ഡി) CBT
5. Several psychological techniques of self-control are used widely. Which of the following is not
considered one of them?
A) Self-observation
B) Self-instruction
C) Self-reinforcement
D) Self-hypnosis
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6. According to Karen Horney, when parents' behaviour toward a child is indifferent, discouraging, and
erratic, the child develops a feeling of insecurity known as:
A) Basic anxiety
B) Inferiority complex
C) Frustration
D) Learned helplessness
6.

7. A personality assessment method that involves role-play in a stressful or realistic situation is known as:
A) Observation method
B) Situational tests
C) Personality inventory
D) Projective techniques
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8. According to the humanistic approach, when a person grows and reaches their highest potential, it is
called:
A) Self-esteem
B) Self-actualisation
C) Self-concept
D) Self-efficacy
8.

9. The two-factor theory of intelligence was proposed by:
A) Louis Thurstone
B) Charles Spearman
C) Howard Gardner
D) Robert Sternberg
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(Answer any six questions from 10–17. Each carries two scores.) (2x6=12)
10. According to the hierarchical model of intelligence by Arthur Jensen, abilities operate at two levels.
What do Level I and Level II indicate here?
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11. What are the two main approaches to the study of intelligence?
11.
12. What are the two broad dimensions of personality traits initially proposed by H. J. Eysenck?
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13. Name the two complexes that arise during the phallic stage in the stages of personality development.
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14. Mention two limitations of behavioural rating.
14. .
15. What are the two types of personality traits explained by Raymond B Cattell?
15.
16. Elaborate PASS model of intelligence.
16.

17. What are the four levels of intellectual deficiencies?
17.

(Answer any 4 questions from 18–22. Each carries 3 scores.) (3x4=12)
18. Explain the three personality types proposed by Sheldon based on body build.
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19. Who devised the concept of IQ? Write the formula for finding IQ. Find the IQ of a 10-year-old girl
with a Mental age of 12.
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20. Differentiate between verbal, non-verbal, and performance tests.
20.
21. Explain the Structure of Intellect model by J. P. Guilford.
21.
22. Briefly explain any three assessment methods used to understand various psychological attributes.

(Answer any 4 questions from 23–27. Each carries 4 scores.) (4x4=16)
23. Explain any four types of intelligences according to Howard Gardner.

24. Write briefly about any four defence mechanisms.

25. Explain any two post-Freudian approaches to the understanding of personality.

26. What are the four competencies of intelligences according to Indian tradition? Explain.

27. Explain the features of intellectually gifted children.
27.

(Answer any 2 questions from 28–30. Each carries 6 scores.) (6x2=12)
28. How does the Triarchic theory help us understand intelligence?
28.

29. Explain in detail any three projective techniques.
29.
30. Write an essay on any three self-report measures of personality assessment.
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