AMITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, SECTOR-1, VASUNDHARA

PSYCHOLOGY
CLASS XI WORKSHEET
CH.1 WHAT IS PSYCHOLOGY?

Q.1 In terms of helping solve an important social problem such as discrimination , the branch
of psychology which is most suitable is______________.
(a) Educational , (b) Clinical (c) Social (d) Industrial

Q.2 Discuss how Psychology is related to Medicine.

Q.3 Describe the role of clinical psychologists.

Q.4 Describe the role of Community psychologists.

Q.5 Watson rejected mind as the subject of psychology and insisted that psychology be
restricted to the study of behavior-the observable activities of people and animals.
a) True b) False
Q.6 _________________ psychology is a broad field in which psychological knowledge is
brought to bear upon social problems.
a) Community b) Applied

Q.7 Which of the statements are NOT TRUE about humanistic perspective?
(i) Emphasised the free will of human beings and their natural striving to grow and
unfold their inner potential.
(ii) Took a more positive view of human nature.
(iii) Founded by Carl Rogers and Freud.
(iv) Shook the world with their radical view of human nature.
Choose the correct option:
a). i and ii b). ii and iii
c). i and iv d). iii and iv

Q.8 Assertion (A): First experimental laboratory was established in Leipzig, Germany by
William Wundt.
Reason (R): The modern era of Indian psychology began in the Department of Philosophy at
Calcutta University where the first syllabus of experimental psychology was introduced, and
the first psychology laboratory was established in 1915.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct
explanation of Assertion (A).
(b) Both Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the
correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Q.9 Radha had trembling feet, shaky voice when she debuted on stage for a debating
competition. The counselor noticed her and tried comforting her. What did the counselor
notice?
a. Mental processes c. Overt behavior
b. Radha’s experiences d. Esoteric experiences
Q.10 Maslow’s theory says basic needs should be fulfilled before meeting the esteem needs.
In order to test this theory, psychologists use which model of research?
a. psychoanalytical model c. psycho neuro immunological model
b. inductive reasoning model d.hypothetico-deductive model

Q.11 Neeta is not sure which career option after class 12th whom she should reach out to?
a. clinical psychologists c. organizational psychologists
b. counselor d. educational psychologists

Q.12 Identify the incorrect statement:

a. A large number of hospitals now employ Psychologist.
b. Doctors have felt the need for counseling in postoperative cases.
c. Medicine and psychology are two independent fields which are completely unrelated.
d. A successful doctor looks for psychological and physical well-being of the patient.
Q.13 “I deal with the problems of the executives and the employees, suggest ways to keep
them engaged and motivated and provide training to enhance their skills.” Who am I?
a. Organizational Psychologist c. Counseling Psychologist
b. Clinical Psychologist d. Community Psychologist

Q.14 Which of the following statements best explains why psychology was rejected as a
natural science by Watson?
a. It was not able to be scientific enough.
b. It was not qualified to be deemed a science.
c. It could not adequately adhere to the hypothetico deductive model which other
disciplines were following.
d. None of the above

Q.15 Match list I with list II

List I List II
A. Functionalist approach I. Abraham Maslow
B. Behaviorism II. William James
C. Humanistic III. Piaget
D. Constructivism IV. John Watson

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

a. A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II c. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
b. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I d. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

Q.16 _______ psychology assumes that human behavior is not only a reflection of human-
biological potential but also a product of culture.
a. cultural and cross cultural b. social c. counselling d. environmental

Q.17 Match list I with list II

List I List II
 A. Organisational psychologists
B. Community psychologists
C. Clinical psychologists
D. Counselling psychologists
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
a. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
b. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
I. Specialise in helping clients with behavioural
problems by providing therapy
II. Organise skill training programme
III. Work with people suffering from
motivational and emotional problems
IV. Work for mental health agencies, private
organizations and state governments
c. A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
d. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

Q.18 In terms of helping solve an important social problem such as discrimination, the branch
of psychology which is most suitable is______________.
a. Educational c. Social
b. Clinical d. Industrial

Q.19 Shaila is participating in inter-state dance competition. She is nervous one could see
because she is again and again fidgeting with her jewellery, her hair and dress. Which kind of
behaviour is this:
a. Overt c. Anxiety
b. Covert Anxiety d. None of the above
Q.20 Nitin is being interviewed by group of people for a job application. which kind of
interview situation is this:
a) Individual to group c) Individual to individual
b) Group to individual d) Group to group

Q.21 Identify the correct sequence of the stages of evolution of Psychology.

(a) Constructivism, Psychoanalysis, Behaviourism& Introspection
(b) Structuralism, Gestalt psychology, Behaviourism& Psychoanalysis
(c) Introspection, Humanistic approach, Functionalism & Cognitive perspective
(d) Constructivism, Structuralism, Behaviourism& Functionalism

Q.22 Hema is really upset with the indecent comments being passed by a male colleague in
her company. She should approach whom for help:
a. Organizational psychologist c. Counselling psychologist
b. Clinical Psychologist d. Criminal Psychologist

Q.23 Howard was very expressive earlier, but since covid pandemic he does not do so
anymore, one of his psychology friends noticed this and mentioned changes in his behavior.
What is meant by behavior and what are its types?

Q.24 Suppose you have to appear for an examination in a short while, what are the various
psychological processes involved in this timespan, define with examples. (CBQ)

Q.25 When psychology began evolving as a modern discipline, John Watson came up with a
very important transition in the evolution process, what was the change and how was it
important? (CBQ)
Q.26 We can consider our minds as information processing systems like the computer. Which
school of psychology does this thought belong to?
a. Cognitive c. Psychoanalysis
b. Humanistic d. Functionalism

Q.27 Some parents volunteered and registered in a program, where various psychological
attributes of their children can be assessed and analyzed over their entire lifespan from
conception to old age. This branch of psychology is known as_____________________
(CBQ)

Q.28 Many psychologists work in various fields, they work for society and the community
including conduction and designing of various programs to benefit the people of the
community. _______________(CBR) is of major interest to community psychologists.

Q.29 Mental activities go on even when we are sleeping, they are different from brain
activities, use some examples to differentiate between the two.

Q.30 Human is a social being, the society has a major impact to our psychological making.
Taking the example of Ranjita and Shabnam, support the above statement.

Q.31 Name and describe some of the applied fields of Psychology.

Q.32 The current state of waste disposal is a contribution to various culturally approved ways
of utilization of resources. The research in the field of finding sustainable ways of disposal of
waste and the respective behaviors would be done by following psychologist-
a. Social Psychology c) Crisis Psychology
b. Cross-cultural Psychology d) Environmental Psychology
Q.33 Which of the emerging branches of psychology would you want to pursue? What would
you be dealing with?
Q.34 Raju lives in a city and belongs to a poor family. He is not happy with the policies of
government and is inclined towards anti-social activities. He needs counselling from a
________ psychologist to live a positive life.
a. environmental, b. social, c. cognitive