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SAMPLE OUESTION PAPER (2023-24)

PSYCHOLOGY

Maximum Marks: 80 Time: 3 hours

General instructions:
1. The question paper is divided into four sections.
2. There are 38 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
3. Section A includes question No. 1-15. These are MCQ type questions. As per the question, there can be one
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Section B includes question No.16-21. These are very short answer type questions carrying 2 marks each.
Section C includes question No. 22-24. They are short answer type questions carrying 3 marks each.

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Section D includes question No. 25-28. They are long answer type questions carrying 4 marks each.
Section E includes question No. 29-30. They are long answer type questions carrying 4 marks each. .
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Section F includes question No. 34-36. They are long answer type questions carrying 5 marks each.

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1. Sarah is being assessed for her problem-solving abilities and creativity. The psychologist plans to use a test that involves:
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(a) Formal assessments rely on standardized testing procedures.
(b) They inherently involve subjective interpretations.
(c) Formal assessments do not facilitate predictions about behavior.
(d) Consistency
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3. When Jack's job application was rejected, he claimed that he never really wanted to work for that company anyway.
Which defense mechanism is Jack employing?
(a) Suppression (b) Reactionformation (c) Displacement (d) Rationalization

4. ___________ refers to the emotional and psychological response to stress in a specific situation.
(a) Resilience (b) Coping (c) Stresstolerance (d) Relaxation

5. Olivia uses guided imagery and imagination to reduce stress and improve relaxation. What technique is Olivia
practicing?
(a) Guidedmeditation (b) Mindfulness
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6. In the following question two statements are provided Assertion (A) Reason (R) Examine the statements and choose the
correct option.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true

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7. As she walks through the streets on her way to work each day, Meera becomes convinced that people are spying on her,
and she believes the police are chasing her. What type of delusion is Meera experiencing?
(a) Persecution (b) Control (c) Reference (d) Grandeur

8. Sarah has developed a deep fascination with a particular subject, spending hours engrossed in research and thoughts
about it. Simultaneously, she exhibits strong resistance when it comes to her academic studies. To assess her situation
comprehensively, a clinical psychologist should inquire about.
(a) The extent to which her preoccupation with the subject affects her daily life.
(b) Her level of engagement in extracurricular activities unrelated to her studies.
(c) Her ability to maintain a balanced routine that includes both her interests and academic responsibilities.
(d) Any emotional distress or impairment in her functioning due to her preoccupation.

9. Which of the following statements are true about the diathesis-stress model?
i. A vulnerability factor and the presence of a pathogenic stressor result in a psychological disorder.

ii. The presence of biological aberration is enough to develop a psychological disorder.

iii. The presence of only pathogenic stressors may lead to psychopathology.
iv. The diathesis and the stressor lead to the development of a psychological disorder.
(a) i and ii (b) i and iii (c) ii and iv (d) i and v

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Maria's caregiver consistently praises her when she finishes her vegetables during meals but pays no attention when she
refuses to eat them. The technique being employed in this scenario is referred to as :
(a) Reward-based reinforcement
(c) Selective reinforcement (d)
(b) Aversion-based reinforcement
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(c) The extent to which an attitude would influence other attitudes in the system

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Anika firmly believes in always speaking the truth. This is an example of:

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In the following question, two statements are provided:

Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Examine the statements and choose the correct option. Assertion
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(d) Stereotype

(A): According to balance theory, two elements of an attitude system must be in the same direction.
(R): An attitude system requires logical consistency, or it will lead to 'mental discomfort.'
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true."

14. Who defined intelligence as the ability to judge well, understand well and reason well?
(a) Binet (b) Gardner (c) Sternberg (d) Wechsler

15. __________ leads to an orientation in which one feels primarily concerned with oneself.
(a) Personal self (b) Social self (c) Social identity (d) Personal identity
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16. Discuss the Fundamental Principles of B.F. Skinner's Operant Conditioning.

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Discuss Jean Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development.

17. Discuss the Significance of Erik Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial Development.

18. Explain the Impact of Intrinsic Motivation on Academic Achievement with a Real-Life Example

19. Examine and Elaborate on the Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Approach in the Treatment of Social Anxiety
Disorders.

20. Substantiate the Strong Connection Between Self-Esteem and Daily Behavior with an Exemplar Scenario.

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Kiran had consistently ignored her friend Riya's advice to engage in daily physical exercise in the morning. However, one
day, when Kiran witnessed her favorite actor endorsing the importance of regular exercise, she began incorporating it
into her daily routine. Identify and describe the characteristics of the source that influenced this attitude change.

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Identify and Elaborate on One of Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences, Providing an Example for Illustration.

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Identify and Elaborate on One of Robert Sternberg's Three Intelligences, Providing an Example for Illustration.

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Explain Aaron Antonovsky's Sense of Coherence (SOC) Theory.

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Validate the Significance of Psychological Disorder Classification and Describe Two Classification Schemes Applicable in
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Assess the Potential for Shared Cognitive Traits Between Siblings, Emma and Olivia, Who Were Raised in Different
Countries, and Provide Reasons for Your Evaluation

Identify and Elaborate on the Self-Aspect Demonstrated by Rohan, Who Is Striving to Shed Weight During Celebrations,
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27. Examine the Significance of the Therapeutic Alliance in the Psychotherapy Process and Provide an In-Depth Explanation.

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Identify the Current Stage of Group Formation in the Context of Four Friends Collaborating on a Start-up, and Explain the
Stages They Have Progressed Through to Reach This Point.

28. Identify and Explain the Phenomenon of Reduced Participation and Effort in a Group Task Involving 20 Students
Decorating the Classroom Board, and Provide Reasons for Its Occurrence.

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29. Explain the Behavioral Approach to Understanding Personality and Discuss B.F. Skinner's Theory of Operant
Conditioning.
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Describe the Psychodynamic Approach to Understanding Personality and Explain Sigmund Freud's Theory of the Three
Levels of Mind.

30. Question 1: Explain the Transition from Stress to a Stress Disorder and Elaborate on Various Stress-Related Disorders.
Question 2: Discuss the Psychological Models Used to Understand Human Personality and Their Significance.

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31. In the statement "We thrive on academic pressure. Please challenge us," explain the type of stress being referred to.

32. The passage describes the writer's experience of academic pressure infiltrating various aspects of life. Suggest and
explain two stress management techniques that could benefit the writer.

33. Discuss the Impact of Positive Expectations on Student Performance:

34. Explain the Significance of Dr. Anderson's Approach:

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