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 Reduced and Bifurcated Syllabus for Academic Year 2021–22
COURSE STRUCTURE
(TERM WISE)
Class –XII (2021-22)

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Units Topics No. of periods Marks

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TERM 1

I Variations in Psychological Attributes 20 12

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II Self and Personality 24 13

III Meeting Life Challenges 14 10

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Total 58 35

TERM 2

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IV Psychological Disorders 24 13

V Therapeutic Approaches 16 7

VI Attitude and Social Cognition 12 8

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VII Social Influence and Group Processes 8 7
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Total 60 35

Total 118 70
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COURSE CONTENT
TERM 1
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Unit I Variations in Psychological Attributes 20 Periods 12

The topics in this unit are:
1. Introduction
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2. Individual Differences in Human Functioning

3. Assessment of Psychological Attributes
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4. Intelligence
5. Theories of Intelligence: Psychometric Theories of
Intelligence, Information Processing Theories, Theory of
Multiple Intelligences, Triarchic Theory of Intelligence,
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Planning, Attention-Arousal and Simultaneous Successive

Model of Intelligence
 6. Individual Differences in Intelligence
7. Culture and Intelligence
8. Emotional Intelligence
9. Special Abilities: Aptitude: Nature and Measurement
10. Creativity

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Unit II Self and Personality 24 Periods 13
The topics in this unit are:

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1. Introduction
2. Self and Personality
3. Concept of Self

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4. Cognitive and Behavioural Aspects of Self
5. Culture and Self
6. Concept of Personality

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7. Major Approaches to the Study of Personality
● Type Approach
Trait Approach

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● Psychodynamic Approach
● Behavioural Approach
● Cultural Approach
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● Humanistic Approach
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8. Assessment of Personality
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● Self-report Measures
● Projective Techniques
● Behavioural Analysis
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Unit III Meeting Life Challenges 14 Periods 10

The topics in this unit are:
1. Introduction
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2. Nature, Types and Sources of Stress

3. Effects of Stress on Psychological Functioning and Health
● Stress and Health
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● General Adaptation Syndrome

● Stress and Immune System
Lifestyle
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4. Coping with Stress

● Stress Management Techniques
5. Promoting Positive Health and Well-being
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● Stress Resistant Personality

● Life Skills
● Positive Health
 PRACTICAL
Test administration:
Students are required to administer and interpret three psychological tests related to various
psychological attributes like intelligence, aptitude, attitude, personality, self-concept, adjustment,
anxiety, interest etc.
The focus should be on helping the student develop an understanding of human behavior through

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the administration of the tests, interpretation of the scores and its application in various situations/

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conditions.

PRACTICAL - TERM 1 (15 Marks)

A. In term 1 the student is introduced to administration, scoring, interpretation, & report

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writing of any 2 psychological tests.
B. In Practical examination of term 1, the student will be required to administer and interpret
any one psychological test.

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Distribution of Marks (Term 1)
● Practical
File – 5 Marks
● Viva Voce – 3 Marks

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● Administration of one test & report writing – 7 Marks
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 CBSE SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
(Released by CBSE for the academic year 2021-22)

  Time : 90 Minutes Maximum Marks : 35

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General Instructions :
1. The Question Paper contains three sections.

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2. Section A has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions.
3. Section B has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions.
4. Section C has 12 questions. Attempt any 10 questions.

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5. All questions carry equal marks.
6. There is no negative marking.

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SECTION - A
Section A has 24 questions (from question no. 1 to 24). Answer any 20 questions from this section.
1. ____________ and performance tests help reduce the cultural bias usually associated with intelligence

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tests.
(a) Non-verbal (b) Group (c) Individual (d) Verbal
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____________ involves seeking information from a person on a one-to-one basis.
(a) Case study (b) Self -Report (c) Interview (d) Psychological test
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3.
In Jensen’s model, Level II represents ____________.
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(a) emotional competence (b) social competence
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(c) cognitive competence (d) associative learning

4.
Giftedness from the teachers’ point of view depends on a combination of ____________.
(a) high ability, high creativity, high commitment
(b) high ability, high creativity, high cooperation
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(c) high ability, high commitment, high talent

(d) high ability, high creativity, high dependence
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5.
Some societies adopt child rearing practices that foster skills of speed, minimal moves, and mental
manipulation, promoting a type of behavior called ____________.
(a) integral intelligence (b) technological intelligence
(c) emotional intelligence (d) contextual intelligence
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6.
Hippocrates proposed a typology of personality based on ____________.
(a) trigunas (b) humour
(c) tridosha (d) body build and temperament
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7.
Which of the following lists presents Freud’s psychosexual stages in the order in which they occur?
(a) anal, oral, genital, phallic and latency (b) genital, latency anal, oral and phallic
(c) oral, anal, phallic, latency and genital (d) oral, anal, latency, phallic and genital
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8.
Amit lacks motivation in life and has an overly complacent attitude. He remains relaxed and
deals patiently with others. Which type of personality does Amit have according to Friedman and
Rosenman?
(a) Type A (b) Type B (c) Type C (d) Type D
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 9.
Sanjana loves to have burgers every day. Being aware of its ill effects on her body, she promised
herself that she would buy a book of her choice if she managed to restrain herself from eating
burgers for a month. This is an example of ____________.
(a) observation of own behavior (b) self-instruction
(c) self-reinforcement (d) self esteem

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10. Anjani just found a gold bracelet inside a movie theatre. Which part of her personality would
urge her to deposit it at the manager’s office?

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(a) id (b) ego (c) superego (d) libido
11. Cultures are characterized as collectivistic when ____________.
(a) each member of the group maintains his/her individuality
(b) there is a clear dichotomy between self and others

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(c) self and group remain at a distance
(d) self and group have a harmonious co-existence
12. The school counsellor told Simran that people are happiest and perform their best when their

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personal traits and characteristics match their occupation. To assess this, she has to go through a
psychological test. Her counsellor is most likely to use the __________ test.
(a) Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
(b) Eysenck Personality Questionnaire

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(c) Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire
(d) Draw a person test
13. Collective unconscious consists of ____________ that are not individually acquired but are inherited.
(a) traits (b) archetypes (c) conflicts (d) dreams
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14. The stresses which people experience vary in terms of intensity, duration, complexity and
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____________.
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(a) personality (b) predictability (c) temperament (d) intelligence

15. ____________ is the term used to describe the level of stress that is good for a person as it enhances
performance.
(a) Distress (b) Eustress (c) Social Stress (d) Strain
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16. ____________ stem from beliefs based upon expectations from inside us, such as, ‘I must do
everything perfectly’.
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(a) Conflicts (b) Frustrations (c) Social stresses (d) Internal pressures
17. As per the General Adaptation Syndrome, the individual is ready for fight or flight in the
____________ stage.
(a) resistance (b) burnout (c) alarm reaction (d) exhaustion
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18. ____________ is a dynamic situation-specific reaction to stress.

(a) Appraisal (b) Coping (c) Situational support (d) Assertiveness
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19. Howard Gardner has proposed many types of intelligences except ____________.
(a) linguistic (b) creative (c) intrapersonal (d) interpersonal
20. The IQ range for individuals with mild intellectual deficiency is ____________.
(a) 55-69 (b) 40-54 (c) 25-39 (d) below 25
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21. Supportive friends and family provide ____________ by reassuring the individual that she/he is
loved, valued, and cared for.
(a) emotional support (b) tangible support
(c) informational support (d) financial support
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 22. _____________ is a behavior or skill that helps to communicate clearly and confidently, our
feelings, needs, wants and thoughts.
(a) Positive attitude (b) Perfectionism
(c) Assertiveness (d) Rational thinking
23. The study that focuses on the link between the brain, mind and immune system is called

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_______________.
(a) Psychoneuroimmunology (b) Psychoimmunology

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(c) Psychoneurology (d) Immunoneurology
24. ___________ are enduring beliefs about an ideal mode of behavior.
(a) Preferences (b) Interest (c) Attitudes (d) Values

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SECTION - B
Section B has 24 questions (from question no. 25 to 48). Answer any 20 questions from this section.

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25. Helen took a/an __________ test which indicated that she could excel in typing and highlighted
it in her resume while looking for jobs.
(a) multiple aptitude (b) specialized aptitude
(c) interest (d) achievement

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26. ___________ is identified as a facet of intelligence in Indian tradition that explains qualities like
self-regulation, self-monitoring of emotions, honesty, good conduct and politeness.
(b) Social Competence
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(c) Cognitive Capacity (d) Entrepreneurial Competence
27. The correlation between intelligence test scores of identical twins is ____________.
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(ii) greater than that for fraternal twins raised together.

(iii) lower than that for any other blood relatives.
(iv) the same whether they are reared together or apart.
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(a) i and iii (b) i and ii (c) iii and iv (d) i and iv
28. Tanisha works at night in a call center, travels amidst heavy traffic to reach her work place and
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sleeps during the daytime. This is challenging and is a/an _____________.

(a) hassle (b) traumatic event
(c) life event (d) environmental stress
29. The distribution of IQ scores _____________.
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(i) is approximately normal or bell-shaped.

(ii) falls off abruptly above 100.
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(iii) reveals a difference in the average for men and women.

(iv) shows that most people score between 90 and 109.
Choose the correct option
(a) (i), (iii) (b) (i), (ii) (c) (i), (iv) (d) (ii), (iv)
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30. A teacher might assume that a well-behaved student is also bright and motivated before they have
objectively evaluated the student's capacity in these areas. Identify the phenomenon.
(a) Middle Category Bias (b) Social Desirability
(c) Halo effect (d) Extreme Response Bias
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 31. The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory helps to diagnose ____________.
(i) Neuroticism, psychoticism
(ii) Sociability, PTSD
(iii) Psychasthenia, schizophrenia
(iv) Paranoia, depression
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(a) i, iii (b) ii, i (c) iii, iv (d) ii, iv

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32. Which factor is TRUE of people who are low in self-efficacy?
(i) They feel less fearful and do not shy away from taking risks.
(ii) They avoid challenges and allow people to select and shape their environment.
(iii) They don’t believe that luck and fate control their life’s outcome.

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(iv) It can be enhanced by presenting weak role models.
Choose the correct option
(a) i, iii (b) ii, i (c) iii, iv (d) ii, iv

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33. Which of the following statements are TRUE about self as an object?
(i) Self is an entity that does something.
(ii) Self is being described as a knower.
(iii) Self gets observed and comes to be known.

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(iv) Self is an entity on which something is being done.
Choose the correct option
(a) i, iii (b) ii, i (c) i, iv (d) iii, iv
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34. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the
statements and choose the appropriate option.
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Assertion (A): There may be many people who are academically talented but are unsuccessful in
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their own lives.

Reason (R): The source of their difficulty is lack of emotional intelligence.
Options:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
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(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(c) (A) is true, (R) is false
(d) (A) is false, (R) is true
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35. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the
statements and choose the appropriate option.
Assertion (A): PASS processes operate on a knowledge base developed either formally (through
reading and writing and experimenting) or informally from the environment.
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Reason (R): The functioning of these processes are not interdependent on each other.
Options:
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(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, (R) is false
(d) (A) is false, (R) is true
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36. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the
statements and choose the appropriate option.
Assertion (A): A strong sense of self efficacy allows people to select, influence and construct the
circumstances of their own life.
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 Reason (R): People’s expectations of mastery or achievement and their convictions about their
own effectiveness determine the types of behaviors they engage in.
Options:
(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, (R) is false

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(d) (A) is false, (R) is true

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37. Latika overthinks and worries about achieving her goals. Thus, the stress that she generates for
herself in her mind is most likely to be _________.
(a) environmental stress (b) physical stress
(c) psychological stress (d) social stress

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38. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the
statements and choose the appropriate option.
Assertion (A): Neurotic people have control over their feelings.

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Reason (R): Neurotic people are anxious, moody, touchy, restless and are quick to lose control.
Options:
(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)

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(c) (A) is true, (R) is false
(d) (A) is false, (R) is true
39. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the
statements and choose the appropriate option.
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Assertion (A): A person who has strong aggressive tendencies may see other people as being
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excessively aggressive towards him/her.
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Reason (R): People adopt an ego defense mechanism called projection in which they attribute
their own traits to others.
Options:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
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(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(c) (A) is true, (R) is false
(d) (A) is false, (R) is true
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40. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the
statements and choose the appropriate option.
Assertion (A): Behavioral ratings suffer from major limitations like acquiescence.
Reason (R): Raters have a tendency to place individuals in the middle of a scale by avoiding
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extreme positions.
Options:
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(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, (R) is false
(d) (A) is false, (R) is true
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41. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the
statements and choose the appropriate option.
Assertion (A): Self-concept is the way we perceive ourselves and the ideas we hold about our
competencies and attributes.

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 Reason (R): Parents who make decisions for their children when they do not need assistance
often suffer from low self-esteem.
Options:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(b) (A) is true, but (R) is false
(c) (A) is false, but (R) is true

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(d) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

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42. Dilip experiences mood swings, and erratic feelings due to the stress he is facing. This refers to
the _________ effect of stress.
(a) physiological (b) behavioral (c) cognitive (d) emotional
43. Ayesha focuses on her priorities, plans her work and schedules her time effectively. This is

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suggestive of the _________ coping strategy.
(a) emotion focused (b) avoidance oriented
(c) task oriented (d) emotion oriented

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44. Which of the following statement/s is/are a part of the stress process, as explained by Lazarus’
Cognitive theory?
(i) An individual’s response to a stressful situation largely depends upon the perceived events and
how they are interpreted

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(ii) Regardless of the cause of the threat, the individual will respond with the same physiological
pattern of reactions.
(iii) When we perceive an event as negative, we are likely to make a secondary appraisal.
(iv) Primary appraisal refers to the perception of a new or changing environment as positive, neutral
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(a) ii, iii, iv (b) ii, iii (c) i, iii, iv (d) ii
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45. The following is/are true about stress and the immune system:
(i) Stress can cause illness by impairing the workings of the immune system.
(ii) The immune system functions to guard the body against attackers, both from within and outside.
(iii) Increased levels of natural killer cell cytotoxicity have been found in people who are highly stressed
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(iv) Studies reveal that immune functioning is better in individuals who do not receive social support.
Choose the correct option
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(a) i (b) ii, iii (c) i, iii, iv (d) i, ii

46. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the
statements and choose the appropriate option.
Assertion (A): Many of us drive ourselves ruthlessly towards achieving unrealistic and high
standards in achieving our goals. This is a source of psychological stress.
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Reason (R): Conflicts stem from beliefs based on expectations from inside us to ourselves.
Options:
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(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, (R) is false (d) (A) is false, (R) is true
47. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the
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statements and choose the appropriate option.

Assertion (A): People with high levels of stress but low levels of illness share three characteristics,
which are referred to as the personality traits of hardiness.
Reason (R): Hardiness consists of ‘the three Cs’, i.e., commitment, control, and challenge.
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 Options:
(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, (R) is false
(d) (A) is false, (R) is true

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48. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the
statements and choose the appropriate option.

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Assertion (A): Overcoming unhelpful habits like procrastination is a life skill that enables individuals
to deal effectively with challenges of everyday life.
Reason (R): Factors that act as stress buffers and facilitate positive health are diet, exercise,
positive attitude & positive thinking.

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Options:
(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)

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(c) (A) is true, (R) is false
(d) (A) is false, (R) is true

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SECTION - C
Section C has 12 questions (from question no. 49 to 60). A total of 10 questions are to be answered in
this section.
• Question no 49-54 are case based questions.
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• Question no 55-60 are based on the picture provided.
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Read the case given below and answer the questions by choosing the most appropriate option.
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This is a story of three students Ruby, Radhika and Shankar who were enrolled in an Undergraduate
Psychology Program in a University. Ruby was the admission officer’s dream. She was selected
for the program as she had perfect entrance test scores, outstanding grades and excellent letters of
recommendation. But when it was time for Ruby to start coming up with ideas of her own, she
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disappointed her professors.

On the other hand, Radhika did not meet the admission officer’s expectations. She had good
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grades but low entrance exam scores. However, her letters of recommendation described her as
a creative young woman. She could design and implement research work with minimal guidance
at college.
Shankar ranked somewhere in between the two students. He was satisfactory on almost every traditional
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measure of success. But rather than falling somewhere in the middle of his class at college, Shankar
proved to be an outstanding student. His strength lay in the ability to not only adapt well to the
demands of his new environment but also to modify the environment to suit his needs.
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49. Identify the theory of intelligence which best explains the intelligence of all the three students in
the story:
(a) One Factor Theory (b) Theory of Primary Mental Abilities
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(c) Hierarchical Model of Intelligence (d) Triarchic Theory of Intelligence

50. Identify the type of intelligence Ruby possesses.
(a) Practical (b) Componential
(c) Linguistic (d) Experiential

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 51. Which of the following statement is NOT TRUE about Radhika’s intelligence?
(a) People high on this quickly find out which information is crucial in a given situation.
(b) It is also called experiential intelligence.
(c) It involves modifying the environment to suit the needs.
(d) It reflects in creative performances.

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52. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the
statements and choose the appropriate option.

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Assertion (A): Shankar is not high in contextual intelligence.
Reason (R): Shankar was good at adapting well to the demands of his new environment and
modifying the environment to suit his needs.
Options:

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(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, (R) is false

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(d) (A) is false, (R) is true
53. Out of the three students mentioned in the story, who are/is more likely to be a successful
entrepreneur?

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(a) Radhika and Shankar (b) Ruby
(c) Ruby and Radhika (d) Shankar
54. Identify the three components of intelligence that Ruby is high on
(a) Knowledge acquisition, Meta, creativity
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(b) Knowledge acquisition, Meta, performance
(c) Knowledge acquisition, Meta, planning
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(d) Planning, performance, adaptability
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Refer the picture given below and answer the questions by choosing the most appropriate
option:
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55. Which type of personality assessment is being depicted in the above picture?
(a) Projective Technique (b) Psychometric Tests
(c) Behavioural Analysis (d) Self-report Measures
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 56. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of this test?
(a) It reveals the unconscious mind.
(b) It can be conducted only on an individual basis.
(c) Its interpretation is objective.
(d) The stimuli are unstructured

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57. Identify the name of the test from the options given below.
(a) Thematic Appreciation Test (b) Thematic Apperception Test

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(c) Theatre Apperception Test (d) Theatre Appreciation Test
58. Which of the following statements are NOT true of this test?
(i) In the first phase, called performance proper, the subjects are shown the cards and are asked to

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tell what they see in each of them.
(ii) The second phase is called inquiry.
(iii) Each picture card depicts one or more people in a variety of situations.
(iv) The subject is asked to tell a story describing the situation presented in the picture.

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Choose the correct option
(a) i, ii (b) iii, iv
(c) i, ii, iii (d) ii, iv

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59. Which of the following is NOT a drawback of this test?
(a) It requires sophisticated skills and specialised training.
(b) It has problems associated with reliability of scoring
(c) It has problems associated with validity of interpretations
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(d) It is an indirect measure of assessment.
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60. Identify the stimuli that are used in such kinds of tests as given in the above picture.
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(a) Stories (b) Cartoons

(c) Ink blots (d) Picture cards
NOTE- The following questions are for the Visually Impaired Candidates in lieu of questions 55 to 60.
Answer the questions by choosing the most appropriate option.
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55. Nafisa feels that she is liked by her peers in class. This reflects that she ________________.
(a) is high on self-efficacy (b) is high on social self-esteem
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(c) possesses a high IQ (d) is an introvert

56. Discrepancy between the real self and ideal self often results in _______________.
(a) self-actualisation (b) self-regulation
(c) unhappiness and dissatisfaction (d) intrapsychic conflicts
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57. If an individual is fat, soft and round along with a temperament that is relaxed and sociable, then
he/she is said to have the characteristics of an:
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(a) Endomorph (b) Extrovert

(c) Ectomorph (d) Mesomorph
58. Gurmeet was given a personality test to assess how he expresses aggression in the face of a
frustrating situation. Identify the test most suitable for this.
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(a) Rosenzweig Picture Frustration test

(b) Eysenck Personality questionnaire
(c) Thematic Apperception Test
(d) 16 Personality Factors Test
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 59. According to Karen Horney the origin of maladjustment can be traced to.........
(a) the inferiority feelings of childhood
(b) basic anxiety resulting from disturbed interpersonal relations.
(c) overindulgence of the child at early stages of development.
(d) failure to deal with intrapsychic conflicts.

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60. An individual’s sole concern with the satisfaction of _____________ needs would reduce him/her
to the level of animals.

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(a) survival (b) esteem
(c) security (d) belongingness

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Answers
1. (a) 2. (c) 3. (c) 4. (a) 5. (b) 6. (b) 7. (c) 8. (b) 9. (c) 10. (c)

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11. (d) 12. (c) 13. (b) 14. (b) 15. (b) 16. (d) 17. (c) 18. (b) 19. (b) 20. (a)
21. (a) 22. (c) 23. (a) 24. (d) 25. (b) 26. (a) 27. (b) 28. (a) 29. (c) 30. (c)
31. (c) 32. (d) 33. (d) 34. (a) 35. (c) 36. (a) 37. (c) 38. (d) 39. (a) 40. (d)
41. (d) 42. (d) 43. (c) 44. (c)

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 MODEL TEST PAPER – 1
(Based on Latest CBSE Sample Paper)

  Time : 90 Minutes Maximum Marks : 35

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General Instructions :
1. The Question Paper contains three sections.

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2. Section A has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions.
3. Section B has 24 questions. Attempt any 20 questions.
4. Section C has 12 questions. Attempt any 10 questions.

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5. All questions carry equal marks.
6. There is no negative marking.

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SECTION - A

Section A has 24 questions (from question no. 1 to 24). Answer any 20 questions from this section.
1.
_____________ is the first step in understanding a psychological attribute.

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(a) Analysis (b) Measurement (c) Observation (d) Assessment
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Who developed Standard progressive Matrics?
(a) David Wechsler (b) J.C. Raven (c) Alfred Binet (d) Charles Spearmen
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Which approach considers intelligence as an aggregate of abilities?
(a) Behavioral Approach (b) Cognitive Approach
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(c) Psychometric Approach (d) Information Processing Approach
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“Intelligence is the ability to judge well, understand well, and reason well.” Who gave this
definition?
(a) Howard Gardner (b) Robert Sternberg (c) Alfred Binet (d) David Wechsler
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According to _______________, intellectual activity involves the interdependent functioning of
three neurological systems, called the functional units of brain.
(a) Triarchic Theory of Intelligence (b) Hierarchical Model of Intelligence
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(c) Structure of Intellect Model (d) PASS Model of Intelligence

6.
_____________ refers to those attributes of a person that make her/him different from others.
(a) Social Identity (b) Personal Self (c) Social Self (d) Personal Identity
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7.
Children form self-esteem in four areas
(a) Emotional Competence, Social Competence, Physical Competence, Academic Competence
(b) Academic Competence, Social Competence, Physical Competence, Physical Appearance
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(c) Emotional Competence, Cognitive Competence, Academic Competence, Physical Competence

(d) Academic Competence, Cognitive Competence, Physical Competence, Physical Appearance.
8.
_____________ tendency of a person to react to a given situation in a particular way.
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(a) Personality (b) Disposition (c) Temperament (d) Habit

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Seema is a very patient and cooperative individual, but she is always unassertive and hides her
negative emotions. She reflects which type of personality.
(a) Type A (b) Type C (c) Type D (d) Type B
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 10. Five-Factor Model of Personality is based on which approach?
(a) Trait approach (b) Psychodynamic approach
(c) Interactional approach (d) Type approach
11. Ajay's father passed away in an accident. He does not believe the fact that his father is not alive
and refuses his death. Which defence mechanism is he using?

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(a) Repression (b) Rationalisation
(c) Denial (d) Reaction formation

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12. _____________ is a state in which people have reached their fullest potential.
(a) Self-realization (b) Self-esteem
(c) Self-fulfillment (d) Self-actualization

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13. The structural unit of personality is _____________.
(a) Response (b) Trait (c) Experience (d) Uniqueness
14. _____________ was the Father of Modern Stress Research.
(a) Lazarus and Folkman (b) Endler and Parker

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(c) J P Das (d) Hans Selye
15. ___________ is a dynamic concept which contains social, subjective and psychological dimensions.
(a) Hardiness (b) Well-being (c) Coping (d) Self-esteem

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16. _____________ can provide an active outlet for the physiological arousal experienced in response
to stress.
(a) Relaxation Techniques (b) Coping Strategies
(c) Biofeed back (d) Exercise
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17. _____________ is a state of physical, emotional, and psychological exhaustion.
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(a) Stress (b) Anxiety (c) Burn out (d) Alarm reaction
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18. _____________ is a result of blocking of needs and motives by someone or something that hinders
us from achieving a desired goal.
(a) Social pressure (b) Frustration
(c) Anxiety (d) Conflict
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19. _____________ gives emphasis on connectivity with the social and world environment.
(a) Social Intelligence (b) Integral Intelligence
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(c) Technological Intelligence (d) Emotional Intelligence

20. _____________ is a collective system of customs, beliefs, attitudes, and achievements in art and
literature.
(a) Values (b) Tradition (c) Religion (d) Culture
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21. _____________ are events that cause our body to give the stress response.
(a) Primary appraisal (b) Past experience
(c) Stressors (d) Secondary appraisal
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22. What within the immune system identify and destroy foreign bodies
(a) Antibodies (b) Antigens (c) Leucocytes (d) T cells
23. Who conceptualized coping as a dynamic process rather than an individual trait?
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(a) Endler and Parker (b) Lazarus and Folkman

(c) Kobasa (d) Hans Selye
24. _____________ refers to special abilities in a particular field of activity.
(a) Intelligence (b) Interest (c) Aptitude (d) Preference
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 SECTION - B
Section B has 24 questions (from question no. 25 to 48). Answer any 20 questions from this section.
25. Suresh has the knowledge of his internal strengths and limitations, and is able to use that knowledge
to effectively relate to others. He has which intelligence.

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(a) Naturalistic (b) Interpersonal
(c) Linguistic (d) Intrapersonal

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26. Certain phenomena such as Mother-child interaction can be easily studied through _____________.
(a) Interview (b) Case Study (c) Observation (d) Psychological test
27. Contexual Intelligence also refers to ___________.

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(a) Creative Intelligence (b) Street Smartness
(c) Analytical Intelligence (d) Cultural Intelligence
28. _____________ is the inclination to expect favourable life outcomes.

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(a) Assertiveness (b) Optimism
(c) Positive attitude (d) Rational thinking
29. Sahil is able to communicate effectively, solve problems, understand things, discriminate, and is
sensitive to context. Which competence does he possess?

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(a) Cognitive (b) Emotional (c) Entrepreneurial (d) Social
30. Preeti has a stable, persistent and specific way of behaving. The characteristic of Preeti's personality
discussed is _____________.
(a) Value (b) Trait (c) Temperament (d) Disposition
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31. According to Erich from psychological qualities such as growth and realisation of potentials result
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(a) Personal goals, desire for freedom

(b) Personal goals, striving for justice and truth
(c) Desire for freedom, striving for justice and truth
(d) Maximum self concept, personal goals
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32. Healthy person share which of the following characteristic :

(i) They become aware of themselves, their feelings, and their limit
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(ii) Accept themselves and what they make of their lines as their own responsibility
(iii) They experience the here and now.
(iv) They live in the past and dwell in future.
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(a) (i), (iii), (iv) (b) (i), (ii), (iv)

(c) (ii), (iii), (iv) (d) (i), (ii), (iii)
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33. A newly born child has no idea of itself. As a child grows older, the ____________ emerges and
its formation begins.
(a) Idea of self (b) Introspection
(c) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of these
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34. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the
statements and choose the appropriate option.
Assertion (A): There are children who face enormous difficulty in learning even very simple skills.
Reason (R): It is because they are intellectually disabled.
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 Options:
(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, (R) is false (d) (A) is false, (R) is true
35. True statements are given the qustion below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the

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statements and choose the appropriate option.
Assertion (A): All persons do not have the same intellectual capacity.

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Reason (R): Some are exceptionally bright and some are below average
Options:
(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)

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(c) (A) is true, (R) is false (d) (A) is false, (R) is true
36. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the
statements and choose the appropriate option.

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Assertion (A): Western cultures are characterised as Individualistic
Reason (R): They remain at a distance and maintain their individuality.
Options:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

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(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(c) (A) is true, (R) is false (d) (A) is false, (R) is true
37. Ramya does not want to talk to anyone as she is not able to accept the loss of her dear dog
that died five days back. She has locked herself in a room and her sleep and food intake has
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got disturbed. She has missed her school for these five days. The above signs are example of
_____________ effects of stress.
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(c) Cognitive effects (d) Behaviour effects

38. Which of the following statements are true about Archetypes?
(i) These are individually acquired not inherited.
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(ii) They are found in myths, dreams and arts of all mankind.
(iii) Archetype is expressed in many ways.
(iv) It is a modern mental image.
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Choose the correct option :

(a) (i) and (iii) (b) (ii) and (iii) (c) (i) and (iv) (d) (ii) and (iv)
39. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Read the
statements and choose the appropriate option.
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Assertion (A): Self report measures of personality assessment are known as direct techniques.
Reason (R): They tend to rely on information directly obtained from the person who clearly
knows that her/his personality is being assessed.
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Options:
(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)
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(c) (A) is true, (R) is false (d) (A) is false, (R) is true
40. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the
statements and choose the appropriate option.
Assertion (A): Failure of a child to pass successfully through a stage leads to fixation to that stage.
Reason (R): In that development gets promoted at that stage.
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 Options:
(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, (R) is false (d) (A) is false, (R) is true
41. Whose theory amongst the following is known as Individual Psychology?

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(a) Erik Erikson (b) Sigmund Freud (c) Karen Horney (d) Alfred Adler
42. Who emphasised psychological conflict and disturbed interpersonal relationships as causes of

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psychological disorders?
(a) Adam Smith (b) Johann Weyer (c) Albert Bandura (d) Sigmund Freud
43. Akshay feels stressed during exam. It is always around exam time that his blood pressure starts

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fluctuating a lot and he experiences indigestion. Identify the source of Akshay's stress.
(a) Life event (b) Traumatic event (c) Environment (d) Hassles
44. Which of the following is/are dimension of stressors?
(i) Intensity (ii) Complexity (iii) Predictability (iv) Duration

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Choose the correct option
(a) (i), (ii), (iii) (b) (i), (iii) (c) (ii), (iv) (d) All these
45. Which of the following is/are true about hardiness?

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(i) A sense of personal commitment to what you are doing.
(ii) A person having hardiness has control over its life which is a sense of purpose and direction
(iii) They don't see changes in life as normal and positive, rather as a threat.
(iv) They have low level of stress but high levels of illness.
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(a) (i), (iii), (iv) (b) (i), (ii) (c) (ii), (iv) (d) (iii), (iv)
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46. Vanshika did not get admission in the college of her choice. She told her friends that she never
really wanted to go there. She is using a defense mechanism called __________________.
(a) Delusion (b) Hallucination (c) Rationalisation (d) Panic disorder
47. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the
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statements and choose the appropriate option.

Assertion (A): Problem focused strategies attack the problem itself.
Reason (R): Both problem focused and emotion – focused coping are necessary when facing
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stressful situations.
Options:
(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)
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(c) (A) is true, (R) is false (d) (A) is false, (R) is true
48. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the
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statements and choose the appropriate option.

Assertion (A): In alarm reaction stage stressor leads to activation of the adrenal – pituitary –
cortex system.
Reason (R): This triggers the release of hormones producing the stress response.
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Options:
(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, (R) is false (d) (A) is false, (R) is true
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 SECTION - C
Section C has 12 questions (from question no. 49 to 60). A total of 10 questions are to be answered in
this section.
Read the source given below and answer the following questions :
Shreyansh is a 22 years old and he owns a start up where he helps homemakers to provide cooked

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meals to students living alone during the pandemic. He is able to tackle the crisis of unavailability

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of safe and hygienic home cooked food by installing his car with a sanitized box to place food.
He has business sense on how to indulge into sales and marketing. His practical approach to life
and street smartness made him successful in life.
49. Identify the theory of intelligence which best explains about the boy mentioned in the above story.

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(a) Theory of Multiple Intelligence (b) Two Factor Theory of Intelligence
(c) Triarchic Theory of Intelligence (d) Hierarchical Model
50. Identify the type of intelligence Shreyansh possess.

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(a) Interpersonal Intelligence (b) Cognitive Compelence
(c) Contextual Intelligence (d) Experiential Intelligence
51. Which of the following statement is NOT TRUE about Shreyansh's intelligence?

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(a) One can deal with environmental demands encountered on daily basis.
(b) One cannot easily adapt to its present environment.
(c) One selects a more favourable environment than the existing one.
(d) He or she modifies the environment to fit their needs.
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52. Two statements are given in the question below as Assertion (A) and Reasoning (R). Read the
statements and choose the appropriate option.
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Assertion (A): Shreyansh is high on interpersonal intelligence.
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Reasoning (R): Shreyansh was good at adapting well to the demands of environment and was
successful in life.
Options:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
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(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(c) (A) is true, (R) is false (d) (A) is false, (R) is true
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53. Identify the three components of intelligence that Shreyansh possess.

(a) Meta component, performance component, knowledge acquisition
(b) Meta component, planning, knowledge, acquisition component
(c) Planning, attention, processing (d) Meta component, planning, adaptability
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54. Who proposed this theory of Intelligence?

(a) Robert Sternberg (b) Arthur Jensen (c) Howard Gardner (d) Charles Spearman
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55. Which of the following statements are ture of this test?

(i) In first phase, the subject is shown the cards and asked to tell what they see.
(ii) The cards are administered in three phases.`
(iii) In second phase a detailed report of the response is prepared by asking the subject to tell where,
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how, and on what basis was a particular response made.

(iv) The test contains 30 black and white picture cards and one blank card.
Choose the correct option:
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (iv) (c) (ii) and (iii) (d) (i) and (iii)
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option:

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55. Identify the personality theory being depicted in the above picture.
(a) Allport’s trait theory (b) Eysenck’s theory
(c) Sheldon’s typology theory (d) Jung’s typology theory

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56. Under which approach of personality does this theory come?
(a) Behavioural (b) Humanistic (c) Trait (d) Type
57. This theory is simple and has a limited use in predicting behaviour of individuals. It is more like

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_________which people hold.
(a) Attitudes (b) Stereotypes (c) Prejudices (d) Opinion
58. Identify the personality of the man standing on the left side.
(a) Endomorphic (b) Mesomorphic (c) Type A (d) Type B
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59. Identify the personality of the man standing on the right side.
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(a) Mesomorphic (b) Ectomorphic (c) Type C (d) Type D
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60. Identify the personality of the man standing in the centre.

(a) Endomorphic (b) Mesomorphic (c) Ectomorphic (d) Type A
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1. (d) 2. (b) 3. (c) 4. (c) 5. (d) 6. (d) 7. (b) 8. (b) 9. (b) 10. (a)
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11. (c) 12. (d) 13. (a) 14. (d) 15. (b) 16. (d) 17. (c) 18. (b) 19. (b) 20. (c)
21. (c) 22. (c) 23. (b) 24. (c) 25. (b) 26. (c) 27. (b) 28. (b) 29. (a) 30. (b)
31. (c) 32. (d) 33. (a) 34. (a) 35. (a) 36. (a) 37. (d) 38. (b) 39. (a) 40. (b)
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41. (d) 42. (b) 43. (a) 44. (d) 45. (b) 46. (c) 47. (b) 48. (a) 49. (c) 50. (c)
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