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CBSE 13 Psychology Question Paper-2019

CBSE 13 Psychology Question Paper-2019

This mock test includes actual CBSE Class 12 Psychology board exam questions from the year 219, helping students understand exam trends and practice real paper format

2025-08-06
CBSE Class 12 Psychology 2019 Grade 12

Duration

30 min

Questions

30

Marking

Negative

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Learning alphabets and digits is an example of simultaneous processing. True/False

A
True
B
False
C
Not Applicable
D
Cannot Be Determined

Calculate the MA of a 10-year-old boy who has an IQ of 120.

A
12
B
10
C
15
D
20

Ramesh is aspiring to head his company. He is very motivated and works hard. However, he is unable to relax and feels he is always short on time. This is an example of______ personality.

A
Type B
B
Type A
C
Type D
D
Type C

Children with high ___ self-esteem are more liked by their peers.

A
academic
B
athletic
C
physical appearance
D
social

____ are abilities for adaptive and positive behaviour that enable individuals to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life.

A
Emotions
B
Skills
C
Intelligence
D
Competencies

Ramya is being provided with books and uniforms by the school. Identify the kind of support that she is receiving.

A
Informational Support
B
Tangible Support
C
Emotional Support
D
Positive Support

A soldier from the army reported paralysis of his right hand. On investigation, no neurological cause could be identified. Name the disorder he is suffering from.

A
Conversion Disorder
B
Dissociative Identity Disorder
C
Somatic Symptom Disorder
D
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Rohit believes he is a secret agent and that a network of spies communicates with him through messages sent directly into his head. Identify the type of delusion he is experiencing.

A
Delusion of reference
B
Delusion of control
C
Delusion of grandeur
D
Delusion of persecution

Choose the features of attitudes from the options given below:

A
Extremeness and Centrality
B
A-B-C Components
C
Schemas and Stereotypes
D
Values & Beliefs

The Nazis committed atrocities against the Jews. This is an example of _____.

A
Prejudice
B
Discrimination
C
Stereotype
D
Scapegoating

__ and ____ are two alternative therapies.

A
Cognitive and Behavioural
B
Psychodynamic and Gestalt
C
Humanistic and Existential
D
Biomedical and Psychoanalysis

A collection of people who may be present at a place by chance is called a____.

A
Crowd
B
Group
C
Team
D
Audience

The school dramatics team is in the final stage of presenting their play. Identify the stage of group formation the team is at.

A
Forming
B
Storming
C
Norming
D
Performing

The minimalistic perspective suggests that the physical environment exists mainly for use by human beings. True/False

A
True
B
False
C
Not Applicable
D
Cannot Be Determined

You were interviewed by your school selection team for the post of head boy/head girl. Identify the interpersonal distance in this situation.

A
Intimate distance
B
Public distance
C
Personal distance
D
Social Distance

_______ means that your behavioural expressions are consistent with what you value, the way you feel and relate to your inner self-image.

A
Empathy
B
Positive regard
C
Self-concept
D
Authenticity

A major advantage of the observation method is that the events being observed are subject to bias due to the feelings of the observer involved. True/False

A
True
B
False
C
Not Applicable
D
Cannot Be Determined

Discuss the main limitation of Hans Selye’s model of stress.

A
Lack of consideration for individual differences
B
Focus on only external stressors
C
Limited to only physiological responses
D
Overlooks psychological aspects of stress

Describe the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

A
Compulsive thoughts and repetitive behaviors
B
Extreme fears and irrational thoughts
C
Inability to form relationships
D
Sudden panic attacks

How can faulty behavior be modified with token economy? Elucidate with the help of an example.

A
By rewarding desired behaviors with tokens that can be exchanged for a reward
B
By providing negative reinforcement for undesired behavior
C
By ignoring undesired behaviors until they stop
D
By using cognitive restructuring techniques

Why do people obey? Give any two reasons for obedience to take place.

A
Social pressure and perceived authority
B
Fear of punishment and need for approval
C
Lack of education and fear of rejection
D
Desire for rewards and certainty

Why is emotional intelligence receiving increasing attention of educators?

A
It helps students improve academic performance.
B
It aids in emotional regulation and social interaction.
C
It improves physical health in children.
D
It promotes competitiveness in classrooms.

Ankita’s job requires her to shift cities very frequently. With reference to secondary appraisal, suggest ways in which she will interpret the situation.

A
As a challenge and opportunity for growth
B
As a threat to her social stability
C
As an irrelevant and unimportant situation
D
As a sign of failure in her personal life

Two sections of Class XII of your school are at conflict over shared resources. Suggest possible solutions to reduce and resolve this conflict.

A
Use of mediation and resource sharing agreements
B
Totalitarian control by school administration
C
Isolation of each section to prevent interaction
D
Ignoring the issue and focusing on other concerns

Describe Robert Sternberg’s Triarchic theory of intelligence.

A
It focuses on cognitive, emotional, and physical intelligence.
B
It proposes analytical, creative, and practical intelligence.
C
It defines intelligence in terms of social adaptability.
D
It emphasizes the role of genetics in determining intelligence.

What are the features of indirect techniques of personality assessment? Describe any one such test.

A
They focus on direct questioning and observation.
B
They involve projective tests and unstructured interviews.
C
They include structured questionnaires and surveys.
D
They emphasize behavioral analysis through video recordings.

Explain any two of Freud’s psychosexual stages of development. How did Freud explain the concept of fixation and regression?

A
Through oral and anal stages, where fixation can occur when needs are not met.
B
During adolescence and adulthood, where regression occurs due to repressed memories.
C
In early childhood, fixation is caused by parental neglect.
D
In adulthood, regression results from unresolved childhood conflicts.

In the last few years, Monica has had to face many difficult circumstances. How will existential therapy alleviate her distress and help her achieve a sense of wholeness?

A
By addressing existential questions and helping her find meaning in life.
B
By providing practical advice and solutions to life's problems.
C
By focusing on repressed memories and childhood trauma.
D
By enforcing behavioral changes to improve coping skills.

A big percentage of the population lives below the poverty line in India. As a responsible student, suggest steps to reduce poverty.

A
Promote education and skill development programs.
B
Focus on providing welfare benefits to all citizens.
C
Encourage private sector investments in poverty-stricken areas.
D
Increase taxation and redistribute wealth.

You are a career counselor. Design an interview format to help Ahmed select an appropriate career.

A
Ask questions about his strengths, weaknesses, interests, and values.
B
Suggest some common professions based on his age and background.
C
Focus on his educational qualifications only.
D
Evaluate his personality type and suggest suitable careers.