MBOSE Class 12 Question Paper 2021 for Psychology

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HS/XII/A/Psy/21

2021

PSYCHOLOGY
( Theory )

Full Marks : 70
Time : 3 hours

The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions

General Instructions :
(i) Write all the answers in the Answer Script.
(ii) Attempt Part—A (Objective Questions) serially.
(iii) Attempt all parts of a question together at one place.

( PART : A—OBJECTIVE )
( Marks : 26 )

SECTION—I
( Marks : 12 )

1. Choose and write the most appropriate answer from the
choices provided (any six) : 1×6=6

(a) _____ refer(s) to distinctiveness and variations among
people’s characteristics and behaviour patterns.
(i) Assessment
(ii) Situationism
(iii) Individual differences

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(b) Which of the following personality types is more
susceptible to problems like hypertension and
coronary heart disease?
(i) Type A
(ii) Type B
(iii) Type C

(c) Which of the following types of stress is induced
externally and result from our own interactions with
other people?
(i) Environmental stress
(ii) Psychological stress
(iii) Social stress

(d) Which of the following is a major anxiety disorder?
(i) Schizophrenia
(ii) Panic disorder
(iii) Mood disorder

(e) Which of the following psychotherapies postulates
that the questions about the meaning of one’s life
and existence are the causes of psychological
problems?
(i) Psychodynamic therapies
(ii) Cognitive therapies
(iii) Existential therapy

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(f) Which of the following psychotherapies uses
‘transference’ and ‘interpretation’ as a means of
treating the patient?
(i) Psychodynamic therapies
(ii) Cognitive therapies
(iii) Humanistic therapy

(g) Which of the following are the three forms of social
influence?
(i) Compliance, identification and conflict
(ii) Conformity, compliance and obedience
(iii) Compliance, conformity and conflict

(h) Which of the following situational factors increases
the likelihood of aggression?
(i) Availability of weapons
(ii) Education and training for employment
(iii) Positive attitude towards peace

2. Fill in the blanks (any six ) : 1×6=6
(a) ____ showed that intelligence consisted of a general
factor (g-factor) and some specific factors (s-factors).
(b) The conscious ego works according to _____
principle.
(c) _____ results from the blocking of needs and motives
by something or someone that hinders us from
achieving a desired goal.

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(d) _____ formulated the Rational Emotive Therapy.

(e) The German word ‘gestalt’ means _____.

(f) _____ is a state of mind, a set of views or thoughts,
regarding some topic, which have an evaluative
feature.

(g) The term _____ refers to one’s own group.

(h) _____ is an important cause of poverty.

SECTION—II
( Marks : 14 )

3. Answer the following questions in less than 30 words
each (any seven) : 2×7=14

(a) What is IQ?

(b) What is self-esteem?

(c) What is depression?

(d) What is therapeutic relationship?

(e) Define a group.

(f) What is social identity?

(g) What is conflict?

(h) What is frustration-aggression theory?

(i) What is poverty cycle?

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( PART : B—DESCRIPTIVE )
( Marks : 44 )

4. Write short notes on any four of the following (up to
60 words each) : 3×4=12

(a) Kinds of self
Or
Oedipus complex

(b) Separation anxiety disorder

(c) Three strategies for handling prejudice

(d) Pro-social behaviour

(e) Ways and means to protect the environment from
pollution

(f) Impact of television viewing on cognitive processes
and social behaviour of children

(g) Remedies to curb violence and aggression in the
society

5. Answer the following questions in less than 100 words
each : 4×5=20
(a) Explain the different kinds of defense mechanism.
Or
Briefly explain the concept of self-actualisation as
given by Maslow.

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(b) Describe hyperactivity in children.

Or
Describe the various forms of eating disorders.

(c) Describe the psychoanalytic methods of eliciting the
nature of intrapsychic conflict.

Or

Describe the therapy which is based on the principle
of personal growth and self-actualisation.

(d) Describe the factors that influence attitude
formation.

Or

Briefly explain why do some individuals perform
better in the presence of others.

(e) Describe the four important elements of group
structure.

Or

Briefly explain why do people obey even when they
know that their behaviour is harming others.

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6. Answer the following questions in less than 200 words
each : 6×2=12

(a) Explain any four domains of psychological
attributes.
Or
Explain briefly the three basic types of intelligence
identified by Robert Sternberg (1985).

(b) Briefly explain how balanced diet, exercises and
positive attitude promote positive health.

Or
Briefly explain how time management, self-care and
improving relationships help to meet the challenges
of life.

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