MBOSE Class 12 Question Paper 2019 for Psychology

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HS/XII/A/Psy/19

2019

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 : 22 )

SECTION—I
( Marks : 10 )

1. Choose and write the most appropriate answer
from the choices provided : 1×5=5
(a) The concept of emotional intelligence was first
introduced by
(i) William Stern
(ii) Salovey and Mayer
(iii) Robert Sternberg

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( 2 )

(b) According to Sigmund Freud, the _____ is a
reservoir of instinctual or animal drives.

(i) conscious

(ii) preconscious

(iii) unconscious

(c) A psychological model which focuses on broader
aspects of human existence is

(i) psychodynamic model

(ii) behavioural model

(iii) humanistic-existential model

(d) According to Edward Hall, _____ distance is
maintained when an individual interacts with a
very close friend or relative.

(i) up to 18 inches

(ii) 18 inches to 4 feet

(iii) 4 feet to 10 feet

( 3 )

(e) A branch of psychology that studies how people
of all ages learn is

(i) sports psychology

(ii) organizational psychology

(iii) educational psychology

2. Fill in the blanks : 1×5=5

(a) _____ are symbols of the unfulfilled desires
present in the unconscious.

(b) _____ is a term that is used to describe the level
of stress that is good for you.

(c) _____ is a state of mind, thoughts or ideas
regarding a topic; containing a cognitive,
affective and behavioural component.

(d) _____ is the most direct form of social influence.

(e) _____ psychologists apply psychological
principles to improve sports performance.

( 4 )

SECTION—II
( Marks : 12 )

3. Answer the following questions in less than 30 words
each : 2×6=12

(a) What is Musical Intelligence?

(b) Name any four projective techniques used in the
assessment of personality.

(c) What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?

(d) What is Psychotherapy?

(e) What are some of the benefits of cooperation?

(f) What is personal space?

( 5 )

( PART : B—DESCRIPTIVE )
( Marks : 48 )

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

(a) Type–A and Type–B Personalities

(b) Symptoms of panic disorder

(c) Social Loafing
Or
Components of attitude

(d) Pro-environmental Behaviour
Or
Frustration-Aggression Theory

5. Answer the following questions in less than
100 words each : 4×6=24

(a) Describe briefly any four of the big five factors of
personality as given by Paul Costa and Robert
McCrae.
Or
Describe briefly the first four stages of
personality development as given by Sigmund
Freud.

( 6 )

(b) Describe the characteristics of hyperactive
children.
Or
List some of the symptoms that are associated
with suicidal tendencies.

(c) Distinguish between client-centred therapy and
biomedical therapy.
Or
What are the factors that contribute to healing
in psychotherapy?

(d) Explain any two sources of prejudice.
Or
Explain the concept of Actor-Observer effect.

(e) Explain any four reasons why people join
groups.
Or
Explain any two techniques that have been
found to work when someone wants another
person to comply.

(f) Briefly explain the importance of psychology in
the area of mass communication and education.
Or
Briefly explain the works of organizational
psychologists and educational psychologists.

( 7 )

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

(a) What is intelligence quotient? Briefly explain
how psychologists classify people on the basis of
their IQ score. 2+4=6
Or
What is contextual intelligence? Briefly explain
the four facets of intelligence in the Indian
tradition. 6

(b) Briefly explain how life events, daily hassles and
traumatic events can generate stress. 6
Or
Describe in brief how positive thinking, positive
attitude and social support facilitate the
development of positive health and well-being.

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