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CBSE 12 Psychology Question Paper-2021 Term-2

CBSE 12 Psychology Question Paper-2021 Term-2

This mock test includes actual CBSE Class 12 Psychology board exam questions from the year 2021 Term-2, helping students understand exam trends and practice real paper format

2025-08-12
Pavan Pavan
CBSE Class 12 Psychology 2021 Grade 12

Duration

30 min

Questions

30

Marking

Negative

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What is the difference between somatic symptom and illness anxiety disorder?

A
Somatic symptom disorder involves physical symptoms without medical explanation, while illness anxiety disorder is fear of having a serious illness.
B
Somatic symptom disorder involves excessive worry about minor symptoms, while illness anxiety disorder focuses on actual bodily symptoms.
C
Somatic symptom disorder involves high anxiety about health, while illness anxiety disorder shows low anxiety.
D
There is no difference between somatic symptom and illness anxiety disorder.

What is cognitive dissonance?

A
The state of mental discomfort caused by conflicting beliefs or behaviors.
B
The process of forming an attitude based on cognitive patterns.
C
The act of justifying one's behavior when it conflicts with social norms.
D
The process of adjusting one's beliefs to be consistent with their behavior.

What is the cognitive-behavioral technique used to treat phobias?

A
Cognitive restructuring.
B
Systematic desensitization.
C
Mindfulness meditation.
D
Hypnosis.

What is the diathesis-stress model in psychology?

A
It suggests that mental disorders arise from an interaction between genetic predisposition and environmental stress.
B
It is a model that explains how childhood trauma leads to mental illness.
C
It focuses only on environmental stress as the cause of mental illness.
D
It suggests that all disorders are biologically determined.

What is a factor that influences attitude formation?

A
Social influence and peer pressure.
B
Rational decision-making alone.
C
Fixed thinking patterns.
D
Increased isolation.

What is the primary difference between primary and secondary groups?

A
Primary groups are larger and less personal, while secondary groups are smaller and more intimate.
B
Primary groups involve close personal relationships, while secondary groups are typically goal-oriented.
C
Primary groups are temporary, while secondary groups are permanent.
D
There is no difference.

What is oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)?

A
A disorder characterized by persistent irritability, anger, and argumentative behavior.
B
A disorder characterized by involuntary body movements.
C
A disorder characterized by obsessive compulsions.
D
A disorder characterized by severe depression.

Which of the following is a cognitive therapy used to reduce distress?

A
Systematic desensitization.
B
Cognitive restructuring.
C
Token economy.
D
Aversive conditioning.

Which factor can change Anshu's attitude towards assertive and successful women?

A
Exposure to positive role models.
B
Maintaining societal stereotypes.
C
Avoiding interaction with successful women.
D
Reinforcing negative biases.

What phenomenon explains the extreme decision made by X's colleagues after a discussion?

A
Groupthink.
B
Cognitive dissonance.
C
Social loafing.
D
Confirmation bias.

What is the method used by the healer to cure Maya’s illness?

A
Counter-magic and prayer.
B
Psychotherapy.
C
Medication.
D
Electroconvulsive therapy.

Which approach would best explain Rita’s treatment?

A
The biomedical approach.
B
The psychodynamic approach.
C
The cognitive-behavioral approach.
D
The humanistic approach.

What is the definition of generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)?

A
Excessive and uncontrollable worry about various aspects of life.
B
Anxiety triggered by specific events or situations.
C
Constant feelings of nervousness in social situations.
D
Fear of specific objects or places.

What does systematic desensitization aim to treat?

A
Phobias.
B
Obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C
Schizophrenia.
D
Post-traumatic stress disorder.

What does the diathesis-stress model describe?

A
The interaction between genetic predisposition and environmental stressors in developing mental disorders.
B
The genetic inheritance of mental disorders.
C
The influence of childhood trauma on mental health.
D
The lack of environmental factors in the development of mental illness.

What are dissociative disorders?

A
Conditions that involve disruptions in memory, identity, or perception.
B
Disorders that affect an individual’s physical mobility.
C
Disorders characterized by an inability to experience emotions.
D
Disorders that affect social relationships only.

Which of the following is an alternative treatment to psychotherapy?

A
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
B
Rehabilitation programs.
C
Antidepressants.
D
Support groups.

Which cognitive therapy focuses on identifying and correcting negative thinking patterns?

A
Cognitive restructuring.
B
Mindfulness-based stress reduction.
C
Systematic desensitization.
D
Behavioral activation.

What attitude change process occurs when Anshu meets a successful woman who is a role model?

A
Cognitive dissonance.
B
Social comparison.
C
Group polarization.
D
Conformity.

What is a characteristic of a primary group?

A
Intimate and long-lasting relationships.
B
Goal-oriented membership.
C
Large in size.
D
Superficial connections.

What psychological phenomenon explains the extreme decision in group settings, like the termination of X's services?

A
Groupthink.
B
Social loafing.
C
Cognitive dissonance.
D
Conformity.

What is the therapeutic goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy for treating anxiety disorders?

A
To help individuals identify and challenge irrational fears.
B
To provide psychoanalytic insight into unconscious conflicts.
C
To change brain chemistry with medication.
D
To practice relaxation techniques only.

Which term best describes the use of prayer and counter-magic for curing mental illness?

A
Traditional healing methods.
B
Biomedical therapy.
C
Cognitive-behavioral therapy.
D
Psychodynamic therapy.

What mental health professional approach uses official manuals such as the DSM-5 and ICD-10?

A
The biomedical approach.
B
The behavioral approach.
C
The psychodynamic approach.
D
The humanistic approach.

What is a key feature of the ICD-10 and DSM-5 diagnostic systems?

A
They provide a standard classification for mental disorders.
B
They focus solely on biological factors.
C
They are used only for diagnosing physical illnesses.
D
They require lengthy therapy to be administered before diagnosis.

What does the biomedical model of mental illness focus on?

A
The role of genetic and neurochemical factors.
B
The social and environmental influences.
C
Behavioral patterns and social learning.
D
Cognitive patterns and thought processes.

What is a characteristic of mental health care today?

A
Increased compassion and community-based care.
B
Focus on institutionalization.
C
Isolation and confinement of patients.
D
Emphasis on punishment.

What is the first step in understanding and diagnosing a mental disorder according to modern practices?

A
Consultation with a mental health professional using diagnostic manuals.
B
Psychosocial intervention.
C
Immediate medication administration.
D
Social reintegration.

What type of disorder involves individuals feeling detached from reality and experiencing severe identity confusion?

A
Dissociative disorders.
B
Mood disorders.
C
Anxiety disorders.
D
Obsessive-compulsive disorder.

What is the main goal of community mental health care?

A
To provide care in the least restrictive setting possible.
B
To isolate patients for treatment.
C
To focus solely on biological treatments.
D
To limit access to treatment.