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The document outlines an examination format for a Psychology paper, consisting of three sections: Section A (objective questions), Section B (short answer questions), and Section C (long answer questions). It includes specific questions related to psychological concepts, theories, and disorders, along with marks allocation for each question. The exam is designed to assess candidates' understanding of various psychological principles and their ability to apply this knowledge.

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psychology ISC 12 - Question paper

The document outlines an examination format for a Psychology paper, consisting of three sections: Section A (objective questions), Section B (short answer questions), and Section C (long answer questions). It includes specific questions related to psychological concepts, theories, and disorders, along with marks allocation for each question. The exam is designed to assess candidates' understanding of various psychological principles and their ability to apply this knowledge.

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PSYCHOLOGY

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Maximum Marks: 70
Time Allowed: Three hours
(Candidates are allowed additional 15 minutes for only reading the paper.
They must NOT start writing during this time).

Answer all questions in Section A, Section B and Section C.


Section A consists of objective / very short answer questions.
Section B consists of short answer questions.
Section C consists of long answer questions.
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].

SECTION A – 14 MARKS

Question 1

(i) What is the difference between ideal self and real self? [1]

(ii) Define the term Personality by G.W.Allport. [1]

(iii) Explain the reflex action “Tonic Neck”. [1]

(iv) What is the full form of DSM - IV? [1]

(v) Name the principle on which the Super - ego works. [1]

(vi) The ability to solve logical and numerical problems is ___________. [1]

(vii) Hans Seyle model of stress is called ____________________. [1]

(viii) Creating new schemas or adjusting to old schemas is known as _________. [1]

(ix) State whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. [3]

(a) Libido is the main psychic energy of human life.


(b) GABA and Serotonin are not responsible for GAD.

(c) Penis Envy is experienced in Electra Complex.

(x) Pick the correct answer for ICD 10. [1]

(a) International Classification of Diseases

(b) International Classification of Disorders

(c) International Category of Diseases

(d) Indian Classification of Diseases

(xi) Which is not a part of Sheldon’s Type Theory? [1]

(a) Mesomorph

(b) Octomorph

(c) Endomorph

(d) Ectomorph

(xii) Which is not a part of Thurstone’s Multi Factor Theory? [1]

(a) Memory

(b) Verbal Factor

(c) Word Fluency


(d) Naturalist Intelligence

SECTION B – 28 MARKS

Question 2 [4]

(i) Explain Backwardness and its characteristics.

OR
(ii) Differentiate between Aptitude and Achievement Tests.
Question 3 [4]
Explain Stress as a process.

Question 4 [4]
Explain Specific phobia and its features.

Question 5 [4]
Explain any four major developmental changes during Pre – operational stage.

Question 6

(i) With reference to the MMPI Inventory answer the following questions:

(a) When and who developed the test? [1]

(b) Give the list of personality traits evaluated by the test [3]

OR

(ii)
With reference to the picture below answer the following questions:

(a) Which Personality Test has been depicted in the picture above? [1]

(b) Discuss the description of the test? [3]


Question 7 [4]

Explain effective lifestyle changes which can reduce stress.

Question 8 [4]
Explain the term Delinquency and its four factors.

SECTION C – 28 MARKS

Question 9 [7]
Discuss Guilford’s Structure of Intellect Model of Intelligence.

Question 10 [7]

(i) Explain the Psychosexual stages of personality by Sigmund Freud.

OR
(ii) Explain the stages of psychosocial development by Erik Erikson.

Question 11

Read the case given below and answer the questions that follow.
John is a 56 year old man and reports of contaminating his hands by touching door –
knobs, fences, windows etc. He washes his hands after touching anything. His condition
is becoming severe day by day and sometimes keeps washing his hand until the soap
finishes. His hands are dry and cracked and this is affecting his work and relationships.

(i) Identify the psychological disorder. [1]

(ii) Explain the causes of the disorder. [5]

What are its clinical features?


(iii) [2]
Question 12

With reference to DSM - IV answer the questions that follow.

(i) Give its Limitations. [2]


(ii) Explain its classification system. [5]

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