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Class XII – Psychology – 3 – Sample

SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER (2021-22)

PSYCHOLOGY

TERM II

CLASS 12

Time: 2 Hrs                                                                                                                            Max. Marks: 35

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

  1. The paper has 12 questions.
  2. All questions are compulsory.
  3. Section A- Question number 1 to 3 are 2 marks each. The answer to these questions must not exceed 40 words.
  4. Section B- Question number 4 to 6 are 3-marks questions. The answer to these questions should not exceed 80 words.
  5. Section C- Question number 7-10 are 4-marks questions. The answer to these questions should not exceed 120 words.
  6. Section D has one case study. There are 2 questions based on this case study, Question No 11 and 12. Each question carries 2 marks. Answer to these questions should not exceed 40 words. Answer both questions.

SECTION A

1. What is DSM-IV? Mention its use in treatment of mental disorders

2. Liz has fear and anxiety of entering into unfamiliar situation. Define specific phobia. What kind of phobia does Liz have?

3. Explain any two factors that influence attitude formation.

OR

Bony is about to participate in a music contest. He is very talented, yet he is feeling very nervous about the event. While performing, he forgot the lyrics and ran from the stage. What do you think would have affected Bony on stage?

SECTION B

4. Describe the defining symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder.

5. Expand and explain ECT

6. Write therapies which encourages the client to find meaning and genuine fulfilment in life.

OR

How is empathy different from sympathy?

SECTION C

7. Mention any 4 behavioral techniques that can be used in a child who procrastinates in studies.

8. On the basis of what classification, does a therapist choose psychotherapies for treatment?

OR

Describe four factors which contribute to treatment of psychological distress.

9. What are the 4 significant features of attitude?

OR

What are some of the strategies to handle forejudice?

10. Prejudice are examples of attitudes towards a particular group. What are the different sources of prejudice?

SECTION D

Kritika a junior in college was getting all A’s in her classes, working in her spare time as a research assistant in a psychology laboratory and had a lot of friends and a 2 year relationship with a guy of her dreams. Things soon changed when her boyfriend unexpectedly told her that he was leaving her for someone else. Following her initial shock and rage, she began to have uncontrollable crying spells and doubts about her relationship and even her abilities in classroom and laboratory. Her spirit rapidly sank and she began to spend more time in bed, refusing to talk, increased alcohol consumption. Within weeks, her grades plummeted due to her inability, or refusal to attend classes. She had terrible mood swings and considered her as a failure in life. Finally, her parents intervened and took her to a psychologist.

11. From the given case study, what diagnosis would have psychologist given for Kritika? Explain notable symptoms to support your answer.

12. What are the different form of the condition which Kritika have?