ISC Class 12 Question Paper 2025 Psychology

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PSYCHOLOGY

Maximum Marks: 70
Time Allotted: Three Hours
Reading Time: Additional Fifteen minutes

Instructions to Candidates
1. You are allowed an additional fifteen minutes for only reading the
question paper.
2. You must NOT start writing during reading time.
3. Thisquestion paper has 8 printed pages.
4. There are twelve questions in the paper. All questionsare compulsory.
5. This paper is divided into three sections: A, B and C.
6. Section A has fourteen subparts which are very short answer questions.
Each question carries 1mark.
7. While attempting Multiple Choice Questions in Section A, you are
required to write only ONE option as the answer.
8. Section B has seven questions which are short answer questions.
Each question carries 4 marks.
9. Section Chas four questions which are long answer questions.
Each question carries 7 marks.
10. Internal choices have been provided in two questions in Section B and in
onequestion in Section C.
11. The intended marksfor questions are given in brackets ].

Instruction to Supervising Examiner
1 Kindly read aloud the Instructions given above to all the candidates present
in the examination hall.

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SECTION A - 14 MARKS

Question 1
() Baby Susie is unable to pick up tiny pebbles but can easily pick up large blocks of [1]
toysand pile one on top of the other.
Which motor skill has Baby Susie developed?
(ii) State any one symptom of drug abuse.
(ii) Identify level 'B' of Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory in the image [1|
given below.
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(iv) Mahesh, aged sixty two years, has retired from his company. He constantly [1]
complains of tiredness, body aches and fears that these might develop into a serious
illness.
Which clinical scale ofMMPICan be used to measure Mahesh's excessive concern
for his bodily functions?
(v) Karim's art teacher observed that his paintings were much brighter and more [1]
intricate when he painted on his own. But in a group assignment on art, his efforts
were much less and he did not use his creative skills to the fullest.
Name this social phenomenon displayed by Karim.
Given below are two statements marked as Assertion and Reason. Read the [11
(vi)
statements carefully and choose the correct option.
Assertion: According to the Five Factor Model, personality traits and relationships
are closely related. Individuals who score high on neuroticism
experience low levels of satisfaction in their intimate relationships.
Reason: Individuals high on neuroticism are prone to anxiety, worry, guilt and
emotional instability.
for
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation
Assertion.

(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation
for Assertion.

(c) Assertion is true and Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

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(vii) Given below are two statements marked as Assertion and Reason. Read the [1|
statements carefully and choose the correct option.
Assertion: According to Erikson, individuals who establish lasting and intimate
relationships are emotionally secure and are able to achieve stability in
life.
Reason: Individuals who integrate themselves with their peers develop a clear
sense of self-identity and understand their personal needs, values and
goals.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation for
Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation
for Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true and Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.
(vii) State whether the following is True or False. [1]
In the Cognitive Appraisal Model of Stress, primary appraisal involves evaluating
the significance of a stressor, while secondary appraisal involves assessing the
resources available to cope with the stressor.
(ix) Study the relation between the first twophrases / terms and then fill in the fourth [1|
phrase / term.
Structure of Intellect Model :Guilford : Primary Mental Abilities :
(x) Study the relation between the first two phrases / terms and then fill in the fourth [1]
phrase / term.
Major Clinical Disorders: Axis I :: General Medical Conditions:
(xi) In the Psychoanalytic therapy, the therapist attempts to bring repressed [1]
unconscious material of the patient into the consciousness and change the patient's
thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
Which one of the following scenarios is the correct example of this therapy?
(a) Kuljeet feels that he is worthless and will not succeed in any of his
endeavours despite his best efforts. The therapist treats Kuldeep by
attempting to change his distorted belief about himself.
(b) In her therapy session, Samina relates all kinds of thoughts that come to her
mind.The therapist also encourages her to express herself however irrelevant
or unimportant her thoughts may be.
(c) Daniel, a victim of substance abuse, wants to reform himself but is unable to
do so. The therapist motivates him by offering certain incentives to help him
Overcome substance abuse.

(d) Kriti has an exaggerated fear of spiders. During the therapy session, the
therapist makes her learn to relax andgradually introduces her to the fearful
stimulus to help her get rid of her fear.

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stressed due to intense academic pressure and
(^) Diana, a medical student. was specialised equipment and
cOmpetition. She began to learn to relax by using a
controlling her physiological responses.
relax ?
Whichone of the following strategies did Diana use to learn to
(a) Yoga
(b) Meditation
(c) Bio feedback
(d) Assertiveness
(xi) unanimously
In the Annual appreciated
PerformancebyAppraisal of employees, Taranpreet's performance was [1]
the Senior Management. While they appreciated her
sincerity and dedication to deadlines, they also felt that she was quiet and reserved.
Consequently,the CEO did not consider Taranpreet for a promotion.
Which one of the following biases did the CEO display?
(a) Self-serving bias
(b) Counter factual thinking
(c) False consensus effect
(d) Automatic vigilance
(xiv) Which of the following statements are correct about Gender Consistency? [1]
(P) Itoutlines expected gender specific roles in society.
(Q) Itestablishes certain cultural beliefs about the differences between men
and women.
(R) It implies an understanding of one's gender that remains stable over
time.
(S) It implies an understanding that the gender will not change even if an
individual adopts the behaviour of the opposite gender.
(a) Only (P) and (Q)
(b) Only (R) and (S)
(c) Only (Q) and (R)
(d) Only (P) and (S)

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Question 2
(i Rahul and Radhika are Marketing Managers in the same company. While Rahul
is sociable, optimistic and competitive, Radhika takes her time to complete the
tasks assigned. She is calm and relaxed in her work environment.
(a) With reference to Friedman'stheory of Personality, explain the personality [2]
types of Rahul and Radhika.
(b) How would you relate the personality types of Rahul and Radhika to the |2]
types of fluids proposed by Hippocrates?
OR

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(ii) Manisha's younger sister was physically weak and frail so her parents devoted
more time in raising her. Though Manishaunderstood that her sister needed more
parental care yet she often felt ignored. This feeling of neglect eventually made
her develop anger towards her parents.
(a) According toHorney, briefly explain the wocomponcnts of Personality (2]
that Manisha developed.
(b) Suggest any two ways by which Manisha could cope with her situation. [2]

Question 3
Ananya, aged ten years, is arapid learmer and sharp at grasping concepts. She completes
her class assignments well before others and thereafter disturbs her classmates.
Her behaviour puzzles her class teacher who approaches the school counsellor.
The school counsellor conducts an individual test of intelligence on Ananya.
(i) ldentify the individual test of Intelligence conducted by the counsellor. [1]|
(ii) Briefly discuss any one Verbal and any two Performance subtests of the (3]
Intelligence test, identified in subpart (i).

Question 4
(1) During an initial session in therapy, Kiran shared that she was sad for some months
after her grandmother passed away. She became irritable, easily fatigued and
worried excessively for no good reason. She felt anxious and distressed in alltypes
of situations. The therapist felt that this was triggered by Kiran's insecure
attachment which was linked to her childhood relationship with her parents. It was
her grandmother who filled the void in her life.
(a) Identify the psychological disorder in Kiran. [1]
(b) Briefly explain any three causes of this psychological disorder. [3|
OR
(ii) David, aged twenty-three years, was taken to a psychiatrist by the college
authorities. He was caught shouting abuses to an imaginary person and running
around the college campus believing that he was being chased. On examination,
the psychiatrist found David to 'be extremely guarded and preoccupied with
himself. David insisted that the hospital food was poisoned and even said that his
grandfather, who had died a year ago, was plotting to hurt him.
suffering from. [1]
(a) Identify the psychological disorder that David is
(b) Enumerate any three positive symptoms of this psychological disorder. (3)

Question 5 |4)
Your body is made to react to stress in ways meant to protect you against threats.
family.
For example, you may take on a huge workload, pay bills or take care of your stress
Because of this, you may always feel under stress. The long term activation of the
disrupt hormonal
response system and too much exposure to stress situations can
balance. This may put you at higher risk of health problems.'
(Source (edited): www. mayoclinic. org)
With reference to the excerpt given above, briefly explain anyfour physiological changes
that take place in the Resistance stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome Model.

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Question6

Beginning in 1960, Stanley Milgram conducted a series of experiments on human beings
which led to heated debates. His experiment explored the extent to which people woula
obey a figure of authority. The experiment included the learner, teacher and the
experimenter. The experiment involved a series of manipulations in a specitie setting.
(Source (edited): www.nytimes. com)
(i) Briefly discuss the role of the confederate in this experiment. [2]
(ii) Based on the experiment described above, explore any two reasons for obedience (2|
to a legitimate figure of authority.

Question 7
Shama and Rehana grew up together and had the same set of friends. Later, they also
joined the same college. Shama formed a new group of friends in college. Initially,
Rehana was also a part of this group but later felt out of place and joined another group.
Shama felt her group consisted of fun-loving individuals as compared to Rehana's group.
(1) ldentify the fwo types of groups referred to above. (2]
(ii) Comment on Shama's views on her group and Rehana's group. (2]

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Richard, aged nineteen years, was upset with his parents' constant fights and arguments
at home. He decided to see a counsellor but did not want anyone to know that he was
deeply affected by his parental discord. He wanted to meet a Counsellor who would not
share these details with anyone.
Explain any four elements of Counselling that Richard's counsellor must follow.

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Question 9

(Source: www.repository. library.northeastern. edu) (Source: Posterazzi)
(i) Identify the projective technique depicted above. [1]
(ii) Describe the procedure of administering the test shown above. |3|
(iii) List any six ways of scoring this test. [3]

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Question 10
() Observe the image given below and answer the questions that follow:

blast

(a) Discuss any three characteristics of noise as an environmental stressor. [3]
(b) In any four ways, evaluate the impact of pollution on humans. [4]
OR

(ii) Observe the image given below and answer the questions that follow:

URBAN POVERTY
Ordesl for Wamet and Childres in slutms in lois

(Source: Urban poverty by Dr. Priyanka Bhau and Prof. .Jasbir Singh)
(a) Interpret any three major causes of poverty in urban India. (3]
(b) Discuss any four measures taken by the Government of India to reduce (4]
poverty.

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Question 11
child welfare are
Two Non-Govemmental Organisations (NGOs) working for below. Both these
represented as NGO (A) and NGO (B) in the graph given on social media.
organisations adopted two different fund-raising strategies and cducated.
While NGO (A) showcased the statistics of children it had helped rescued and
NGO (B) posted the emotionally moving stories of the children it had
sheltered.
Number
of
Children
(In
thousands)
80
+
60

40

20

Strategy used by Strategy used by
NGO (A) NGO(B)
(1) Refer to the graph above and state which of the two NGOs adopted a more (2]
eftective fund-raising strategy.Support your answer by providing one reason.
(ii) Explain any five ways of Persuasion.

Question 12

Mala, aged seventeen years, was given the responsibility to conduct a competition for
lower classes in the forthcoming school fest. Her teachers felt that she had the ability to
coordinate and organise the event successfully. Mala was simultaneously attending
coaching classes after school to prepare for competitive exams that trained her in
developing reasoning and deductive skills.
(i) Identify the stage of cognitive development that Mala is in. |1|
(i) Which stage of cognitivedevelopment precedes the stage identified in subpart (i)? [1]
(ii) Discuss any five features of the stage of development Mala is in. [5]

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