Goa Board Class 12 Sample Paper 2023 Psychology

Sample Paper
&
Question Paper Pattern
2022
2023

GOA BOARD

XII PSYCHOLOGY

First Term Exam Model Paper 2022 Onwards

BLUE PRINT

Name of the Total
Chapter Knowledge Understanding Application
chapter marks
no.

VARIATIONS IN
1 PSYCHOLOGICAL 7,10 3,5,6,8 1,2,4,9 10
ATTRIBUTES

SELF AND
2 16,18,20 11 12,13,14,15,17,19 10
PERSONALITY

MEETING LIFE
29 23,25,26 21,22,24,27,28,30 10
3 CHALLENGES

4 PSYCHOLOGICAL
31,40 34,35,37,39 32,33,36,38 10
DISORDERS

08 12 20 40

Subject: PSYCHOLOGY
FIRST TERM MODEL PAPER (2022 Onwards)
STD: XII
MAX. TIME: 90 mins. MAX. MARKS: 40
Total No. of Questions: 40
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INSTRUCTIONS:
1. There are 40 multiple choice questions.
2. Select only one alternative.
3. Each question carries one mark.
4. All questions are compulsory.

1. Reena read ‘Wings of Fire’ by Dr. A.P. J Abdul Kalam and was highly
inspired by his life experiences. This analysis is an important part of the
assessment method of-------------------.
A. Psychological test
B. Interview
C. Case Study
D. Observation

2. Jane lives in a slum area with her parents. She hardly goes to school
because she has to take care of her younger siblings at home. Therefore,
her performance in school exams is low. This is an example of the
influence of ----------------.
A. Heredity
B. Environment
C. Group
D. Friends

3. Roshan lags behind his peers in language and motor skills. But he is
trained in self- care skills and simple social and communication skills.
The level of his Intellectual Disability is -----------------------.
A. Moderate

B. Mild
C. Severe
D. Profound.

4. Trisha is answering an intelligence test which is simultaneously
answered by many of her friends. The test administrator is not friendly
and sensitive to their feelings and moods. The test she is answering is -
-------------------.
A. Non-verbal test
B. Individual test
C. Group test
D. Performance test
5. Shanon wants to start a new business. He is highly committed, has lots
of patience and is hard working. The competence he is showing
is--------------.
A. Cognitive capacity
B. Social competence
C. Emotional competence
D. Entrepreneurial competence
6. Anish prefers to complete his school project by himself. He has high
level of original & creative thinking. These qualities show that he
has-------------.
A. Talent
B. Giftedness
C. Concentration
D. Curiosity
7. The Structure of Intellect Model was proposed by-----------------------.
A. Alfred Binet
B. Charles Spearman
C. J. P. Guilford
D. Theodore Simon

8. David’s Mental age is 10 and his chronological age is 8. His IQ is ----------
A. 115
B. 80
C. 125
D. 95

9. Farha is 10 years old and sings well. Her family & teachers feel that she
will become an excellent singer if she joins singing classes. It shows that
she has----------
A. Intelligence

B. Values
C. Aptitude
D. Interest

10. The ability to monitor one's own & other's emotions, to discriminate
among them is called ---------.
A. Emotional intelligence
B. Buddhi
C. Intelligence
D. Interpersonal intelligence

11. Rahul is fat, soft and round. By temperament he is relaxed and sociable.
He is an --------------.
A. Ectomorph
B. Mesomorph
C. Endomorph
D. Octomorph

12. 72year old Tulsi Gouda was awarded the Padma Shri for her immense
contribution towards the conservation of trees. She is regarded as an
‘encyclopedia of forests’ as she has spent her entire life planting more
than 30,000 saplings. The traits seen in her are--------------.
A. Cardinal traits.
B. Central traits
C. Secondary traits
D. Source traits

13. Rihan becomes very aggressive if he doesn't get what he wants. He tries
to get it under any circumstance even when his parents tell him to be
patient and relax. The element of personality working in him is----------.
A. Ego
B. Superego
C. Id
D. Libido

14. Rosy did not get admission into her dream college because of low
grades. She says that she is happy with the new one because it is closer
to her home and is more welcoming to students like her. She is using
the defence mechanism of -----------.
A. Repression
B. Projection

C. Rationalization
D. Reaction Formation

15. Norbert is hostile towards his father, loves his mother & is frightened of
being punished by his father. He is experiencing--------------.
A. Fixation
B. Regression
C. Oedipus complex
D. Electra complex

16. The Rorschach Ink Blot Test consists of---------------------.
A. One phase
B. Two phases
C. Three phases
D. Four phases

17. Disha is asked to decorate the room for her sister’s birthday
celebrations. None of the family members will help her out. The basis
for her behavioural analysis is-----------------.
A. Interview
B. Nomination
C. Behavioural ratings
D. Situational tests

18. The way we perceive ourselves and the ideas we hold about our
competencies and attributes is called-------------.
A. Self - esteem
B. Self - efficacy
C. Self - concept
D. Self – regulation

19. When Nihal’s parents bring his new born little sister home from the
hospital, he feels insecure & starts bedwetting again. He is showing
signs of -----------------------.
A. Fixation
B. Regression.
C. Optimism
D. Pessimism

20. The Number of statements in the MMPI are-------------------.
A. 587

B. 597
C. 547
D. 567

21. When Tina’s friend requests her to complete her journal for her, Tina
politely tells her that she will not do it for her and she has to complete
her own work. The life skill Tina has developed is---------------.
A. Self- Care
B. Rational thinking
C. Assertiveness
D. Improving relationships

22. Suresh was over stressed. He could not take proper decisions. As a
result, he suffered great financial loss & ultimately lost his job. The
effects of stress seen in Suresh are-----------------.
A. Cognitive
B. Physiological
C. Emotional
D. Behavioural

23. Mr. Kamat has been working continuously for the past three days
without any break. He is now experiencing physical, emotional, &
psychological exhaustion. This state is known as-----------------------.
A. Stress
B. Strain
C. Burnout
D. Pressure

24. Pooja decides to be positive about the difficult project she has to
complete. She tries to maintain hope and control her anxiety. The
coping strategy she is using is--------------.
A. Task oriented strategy
B. Emotion oriented strategy
C. Avoidance oriented strategy
D. Problem focused strategy

25. Krish is extremely stressed out. He adopts a stress management
technique which involves such a thorough concentration that he
becomes unaware of any outside stimulation. The technique he uses is
------------------.
A. Relaxation technique
B. Biofeedback

C. Creative visualization
D. Exercise

26. Bob is committed to his work, has a complete control over his life and
sees changes in life as normal & positive. He is displaying the traits
of ------------------.
A. Assertiveness
B. Positive attitude
C. Self- Care
D. Hardiness

27. Kiran has lost her father recently. She is feeling helpless & hopeless. Her
friends assure her that they are with her and they love and care for her.
They are offering------------------.
A. Informational support
B. Emotional support
C. Perceived support
D. Tangible support
28. Mrs. Sharma is worked up because there is no electricity for the past 6
hours. As a result, there is no water supply too. In addition, the other
members in the house are least bothered about all this. The source of
stress for Mrs. Sharma is------------------.
A. Life events
B. Resilience
C. Hassles
D. Traumatic events

29. The pattern of responses an organism makes to stimulus events that
disturb the equilibrium and exceeds a person’s ability to cope is
described as------------------.
A. Stress
B. Strain
C. Eustress
D. Distress

30. Ram is travelling in an overcrowded bus. It is extremely hot and people
are standing sticking to one another since there is no choice. Ram is
extremely angry and agitated. The type of stress he is experiencing
is----------------.
A. Physical

B. Environmental
C. Psychological
D. Social

31. The neurotransmitter associated with schizophrenic disorders
is------------.
A. Dopamine
B. Serotonin
C. Epinephrine
D. GABA
32. Kartik cannot control his immediate reactions. He cannot follow
instructions, is disorganized, extremely fidgety and runs around the
room aimlessly. The disorder he is suffering from is--------------------.
A. ADHD
B. Autistic disorder
C. PTSD.
D. Generalised anxiety disorder.
33. Mr. Albert does not remember who he is nor where he lives. He has also
travelled to a place away from his home. The symptoms he is
experiencing are of---------------.
A. Dissociative amnesia
B. Dissociative fugue
C. Dissociative identity
D. Multiple personality

34. Monica has suddenly gained a lot of weight, spends sleepless nights, is
forever tired, unable to think clearly and has suicidal thoughts. She is
suffering from-----------------------.
A. Impulsivity
B. Hyperactivity
C. Major depressive disorder
D. Depersonalization

35. Ahmed believes that his feelings, thoughts and actions are controlled by
others. He is experiencing the delusion of---------------.
A. Persecution
B. Control
C. Reference
D. Grandeur
36. Shivam is an alcoholic and cannot live without alcohol. Even after his
family and friends convince him he uses more and more of it to get the
same effect. He is experiencing------------------.

A. Withdrawal
B. Fixation
C. Tolerance
D. Depression

37. Sarah suffers from Schizophrenia and experiences reduction in speech
and speech content. She is showing--------------------------------.
A. Flat affect
B. Blunted affect
C. Alogia
D. Avolition

38. Mr. Jeffrey is suffering from headaches and stomach aches and
complains of acidity. However, there is no organic cause for his
problems. He is suffering from -----------------.
A. Hypochondriasis
B. Somatisation
C. Conversion
D. Pain disorders

39. Renuka suddenly becomes euphoric, extremely active, excessively
talkative and easily distractible. She is showing symptoms of--------------
A. Mania
B. Depression
C. Hallucination
D. Catatonia

40. In a tribal community a person has to kill himself if he gets defeated by
the enemy. This important risk factor that predicts the likelihood of a
suicide refers to -------------------------------
A. Cultural attitudes
B. Aggression
C. Dependence
D. Inattention

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PSYCHOLOGY
XII STANDARD

MODEL QUESTION PAPER (SECOND TERM EXAM 2022-2023
ONWARDS)

DURATION: 1½ Hour Total No of Questions:16
MAXIMUM MARKS: 40
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INSTRUCTIONS:
1. The Question Paper consists of 16 questions.
2. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3. Answer each Part on a new page.
4. All questions are compulsory. Internal choice is clearly indicated.
5. PART A questions should be answered in one sentence. PART B
questions should be answered in about 30 words each. PART C questions
should be answered in about 60 words each and PART D questions
should be answered in about 100 words each.

PART A
1. What kind of therapy can the psychiatrist use when the medicines are not effective in 1
treating patients?
2 A large company provided food and clothes to the victims of an earthquake but refused 1
to help students who were drug addicts. Identify the norm in the context of prosocial
behaviour.

3. Riya values the membership of the group and shows loyalty to group decisions. Identify 1
the element of group structure which influences Riya.
4. What is ‘Instrumental aggression’? 1
PART B
5. Draw a neat labelled diagram of the Basic Communication Process. 2
6. State two paradigms in the Stroop Effect Experiment. 2
7. Explain ‘Altering perceptions’ as a conflict resolution strategy. 2
8. Explain the ‘Spiritual perspective’ of the Human environment relationship. 2
PART C
9. Describe the three levels of communication. 3
10. Explain the three sub- processes of impression formation. 3

11. Discuss the consequences of intergroup conflicts identified by Deutsch. 3
12. ‘Be the change you want to see’. Explain the three promotive actions to protect the 3
environment & to promote a healthy environment.

PART D
13. Shriya joined the Rehabilitation centre for the Mentally ill as a Psychiatrist. She told her 4
team about the methods they could use to rehabilitate the patients. Which are those
methods she is referring to? Elaborate.
14. Analyse how attitudes are learned by ‘ Association’ and by’ being Rewarded or punished’. 4
15. You are a member of different groups Analyse three reasons for joining these groups. 4
16 ‘Vijay works in an automobile company. His workplace is always filled with sounds of 4
banging. How will noise affect Vijay’s task performance?
OR
Amey conducted a survey on poverty and deprivation which are the
growing problems of our society. He found that they had an adverse effect on
motivation & personality. What could be the effects of poverty and deprivation on
motivation and personality.

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GOA BOARD OF SECONDARY AND HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION
(A corporate Statutory Body Constituted by an Act of State Legislature)
Alto Betim Goa 403 521
BLUE PRINT
Class: XII Maximum Marks:40
Subject: PSYCHOLOGY (SECOND TERM EXAM 2022-2023 onwards)
Duration:1½ hour

Ch
N OBJECTIVES KNOWLEDGE UNDERSTANDING ANALYSIS APPLICATION/SKILL TOTAL
O
Form of SA- SA- SA- SA- SA- SA-
VSA LA VSA SA-II LA VSA LA VSA SA-I LA
Questions I II I I II II

Marks 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

CONTENT

Therapeutic
5 Approaches
1(A) 13(D) 5

Developing
9 Psychological 9(C) 5(B) 5
Skills

Attitude and
6 Social 6(B) 10(C) 14(D) 2(A) 10
Cognition

Social
Influence and
7 Group
7(B) 11(C) 3(A) 15 (D) 10
Processes

Psychology
8 and Life
4(A) 8(B) 12(C) 16(D) 10

Total 2 2 4 2 6 4 2 6 2 2 8 40

KNOWLEDGE: 08 UNDERSTANDING :12
ANALYSIS :08 APPLICATION / SKILL : 12