MBSE HSSLC Sample Question Paper Psychology

Total number of printed pages – 2 HSS/015 PSYCHOLOGY(Theory) SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER Full Marks – 70 Time – 3 Hours General Instructions : (i) All questions are compulsory. (ii) Marks for each question are indicated against it. (iii) Please write down the number of the question before attempting it. PART – A 1. Fill in the blanks with the correct alternatives from the given options : 7×1=7 a) Persons having IQ below ____ are judged to have sub-average intelligence. ( 70/80) b) _______ refers to special abilities in a particular activity. ( Attitude / Aptitude ) c) Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire ( 16 PF) was developed by ______ ( Allport / Cattell ) d) ____ results from the blocking of needs and motives by something or someone. ( Frustration / Conflict ) e) RET was formulated by ____ ( Albert Ellis / Aaron Beck ) f) The word logos is derived from a _____word.( Latin / Greek) g) When groups work together to achieve shared goals, we refer to it as ______ ( competition / cooperation) 2. State whether the following statements are True or False: 7×1=7 a) Interest is a preference for a particular activity. b) The reaction to external stressors is called strain. c) Hardiness consists of commitment, control and cognition. d) People suffering from depression become euphoric, extremely active and easily distractable. e) The special relationship between the therapist and the client is known as unconditional positive regard. f) Roles are socially defined expectations that individuals in a given situation are expected to fulfil. g) General skills include personal as well as intellectual skills. PART – B 3. Define individual differences. 2 4. Briefly explain Jung’s classification of personality types. 2 5. What are the four common features found in abnormality ? 2 6. Mention any four goals of psychotherapy. 2 7. Define group. 2 8. What is interview? 2 22

HSS/015 PART – C 9. State any six characteristics of gifted children. 3 10. Explain the three psychological techniques of self control. 3 11. What coping strategies would you suggest to your friends? 3 12. Explain the two major approaches to observation. 3 PART – D 13. Define intelligence. Explain verbal, non-verbal and performance tests of intelligence. 4 14. Describe the four effects of stress on psychological functioning and health. 4 15. Write in detail the four types of somatoform disorders. 4 16. Discuss the four factors contributing to healing in psychotherapy. 4 17. a) Explain any four reasons why people join groups. 4 OR b) Explain Tuckman’s stages of group formation. 4 PART – E 18. a) Define personality. Describe behavioural analysis used in personality assessment. 6 OR b) What are Projective Techniques? Explain the Rorschach Inkblot Test and TAT. 6 19. Define anxiety. Explain the major anxiety disorders and their symptoms. 6 HSS/015 23