PRACTICE PAPER I

PSYCHOLOGY- 2023-2024

TIME: 3 Hours MAX MARKS: 70

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
i. All questions are compulsory except where internal choice has been given.
ii. Question No. 1 -15 in Section A carry 1 mark each.
iii. Question No. 16-21 in Section B are Very Short Answer Type-I questions carrying
2 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 30 words.
iv. Question No. 22-24 in Section C are Short Answer Questions Type-II carrying
3 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 60 words.
v. Question No. 25 - 28 in Section D are Long Answer Type I questions carrying 4
marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 120 words.
vi. Question No. 29-30 in Section E is a Long Answer Type II question carrying 6
marks. Answer to this question should not exceed 200 words.
vii. Question No. 31–34 in Section F are based on two cases given. Answer to each
one-mark question should not exceed 20 words. Answer to each two-mark
question should not exceed 30 words.

SECTION-A

1. Seema is high on critical thinking and can manipulate symbols to solve

numerical problems. She is also high on the ability to understand one’s own
feelings, motives and desires. Which of the following intelligences are displayed by
Seema?
i. Spatial ii. Logical-mathematical iii. Interpersonal iv. Intrapersonal
a. i and ii
b. ii and iii
c. i and iii
d. ii and iv

2. Riyan believes that he is very good at football. Therefore, he has a high as

far as sports is concerned.
a. Self –esteem b. Self – efficacy c. Self- motivation d. Self- control

3. According to the behaviourists, personality of an individual is the result of .

a. Unconscious motives and conflicts c. Response of an individual to the environment

b. Early childhood experiences d. A relationship of the individual to her/his

environment

4. Which of the following would a humanistic psychologist not use to explain an individual’s
behaviour?
a. Innately good c. Goal - directed and adaptive
b. Self – actualised d. Balance among three competing forces

5. Which of the following are the dimensions of stress?

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i. Intensity ii. Duration iii. Predictability iv. Vulnerability
a. ii and iv b. ii, iii and iv c. i, iii and iv d. i, ii and iii

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 6. Imran feels disappointed when he is not able to do everything perfectly, leading
him to push himself to achieve unrealistically high standards. Identify the cause of
his stress.
a. Social Pressure b. Conflict c. Frustration d. Internal Pressure

7. Samitha was questioned by her senior when her performance started to

decline. She admitted that she was not eating regularly and her sleep was
disturbed. Moreover, she could not concentrate on work and felt overburdened.
Identify the effects of stress being indicated here.
i. Emotional ii. Behavioural iii. Cognitive iv. Physiological

a.i and ii b. ii and iii c. iii and iv d. i and iv

8. Which of the following is/are true about psychological disorders in the middle ages?
a. Demonology and superstition were used as explanations of
psychological disorders.
b. Mental anguish and conflict were considered as reasons for
psychological disorders.
c. Disturbed interpersonal relationships were emphasised to explain
mental disorders.
d. There was emphasis on deinstitutionalisation for people with
psychological disorders.
a.Only i is true. b. i and ii are true. c. Only iii is true. d. ii and iv
are true.
9. While paying bills, Raju was suddenly overwhelmed by anxiety. His heart pounded,
he felt like she couldn’t breathe, and he became dizzy. This was most likely to
be .
a. A panic attack c. A dissociative episode
b. A manic episode d. A generalised anxiety episode

10. Biren, an accountant, went on a work trip and never returned home. Years later, he
was found by a friend in another city, where he was working as a labourer. He was
living with a new identity and had no memory of his past. Biren’s symptoms are
indicative of ___________.
a. Dissociative fugue c. Dissociative identity disorder
b. Schizophrenia d. Depersonalisation

11. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement

of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice.
Assertion (A): The principle of reciprocal inhibition states that the
presence of two mutually opposing forces at the same time will lead to the
stronger force inhibiting the weaker one.
Reason (R): The principle of reciprocal inhibition is a procedure wherein
the client learns to behave in a certain way by observing the behaviour of
the therapist.

a. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R)
is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
b. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is

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 not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
c. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
d. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

12. Andrew throws temper tantrums every time he goes to the market with his parents.
He insists that they buy him a new toy every time. Identify the most suitable
behavioural technique to modify this unwanted behaviour.
a. Token economy c. Aversive conditioning
b. Differential reinforcement d. Systematic desensitisation

13. What is the chief benefit to the client in cognitive therapy?

a. Emotional insight is gained and the client is able to change his emotions
towards the conflict.
b. The client is able to change maladaptive behaviour to adaptive ones.
c. The client is able to replace irrational thoughts with rational ones.
d. The client is able to achieve personal growth which leads to understanding
oneself.

14. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a

statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice.
Assertion (A): We assign causes to the behaviour shown in specific social
situations. This process is called attribution.
Reason (R): We are also interested in why people behave in ways they
do. Therefore, we assign a cause to a behaviour.

a. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R)
is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
b. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is
not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
c. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
d. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

15. A working group was formed to organise the annual sports competition in a school.
At a particular stage, there was a lot of conflict in the group. Identify this stage and
the stage that is likely to follow it.
a. The group was at the storming stage followed by the norming stage.
b. The group was at the norming stage followed by the forming stage.
c. The group was at the storming stage followed by the performing stage.
d. The group was at the forming stage followed by the norming stage.

SECTION- B
16. Maniamma, a 69 year old lady, mother of 5 children lives in the remote village of
Karnataka. She generally lives alone, when her children come to meet her, she becomes
cheerful. However her grandson Puliyaar has discovered strange behavioural changes in
her in taking minor decisions. The family decided to treat her and look her with them.
Mention the best possible test Maniamma requires. 2

17. Vaani is not just smartest girl but also requires less command by her teachers and
parents to accomplish any given tasks. She analyse problems and arrives at solutions
quickly. Identify the type of intelligence Vaani has. 2

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18. Explain any two elements of group structure. 2

19. Tanya always does some unique activities to get herself physically and mentally fit
every day. Why is creative visualization important in physical fitness? 2

20. In which stage a male child experiences the Odepius Complex? 2

OR
What do you understand by Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ)?

21. How do kernel of truth serve as source of prejudices? 2

SECTION- C
22. Kiara is of average intelligence but is high on ability to appraise, express and
regulate her emotions. Identify the intelligence that she exhibits and why it is
receiving so much attention these days. Suggest some ways to enhance this kind of
intelligence of students in schools. 3

23. Ankit rarely does his homework regularly. His mother promised him to prepare his
favourite dish whenever he does homework at the designated time. Identify the
reinforcement given by Ankit’s mother? How does it benefit Ankit? 3

24. Anuradha had been trying to learn a new form of dance to win a competition. She
decided to join a dance group which was also practicing the same dance form. Identify
the reason for Anuradha wanting to join the dance group. Explain some of the other
reasons that make people join groups. 3

SECTION- D
25. Describe the link between positive thinking and positive attitude in personality trait.
OR
Explain the knowledge base in PASS Model of Intelligence. 4

26. Tina Rajput, a Hindi literature teacher is quite famous in her school. Many students
simply opted Hindi as a subject over other subject because of her attraction and soft
spoken skills. What would you name this attitude formation? Explain in detail. 4

27. Priyanka was fond of junk food and ate it too often. However, she always felt guilty as
she knew junk food was harmful for her health and wanted to give up. Explain the process
that will lead to change in her attitude. 4

28. Sandeeep and his friends has planned a hiking plan in Nanda Devi Mountains in
Uttarakkhand. Among them, Mukesh Thapa, a local person of that region insisted to lead
the troop, as he was acquainted with the climate and terrain. Indentify and explain the
type of Mukesh Thapa’s personality in psychology. 4
OR
Nakul was given therapy that encouraged him to seek personal growth and actualise his
potential. Based on these principles, explain the therapy that is being applied here.

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29. Describe in-group and out-group bias in social psychology.
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OR
Explain the major characteristics of group formation.

30. How life skills are supportive in life challenges? Elaborate in detail. 6
OR
Describe the reasons for good health and positive well-being.

SECTION- F

Read the case and answer the questions that follow.

Sam, a student of class IX, was referred to a mental health clinic with complaints
of stealing money, excessive lying, setting fire to household items, teasing young
girls of the locality, and passing lewd remarks and making obscene gestures. The
onset was about three years ago and has increased over the past eight months. Of
late, he has started using alcohol and spending more time outdoors with friends of
similar interest. School reports suggested gradual development of inappropriate
behaviours such as openly defying rules in school, playing truant, instigating fellow
students to pass silly remarks in class, disrespectful attitude towards elders
ultimately resulting in frequent school absenteeism, mixing with local goons and
excessive aggression. Further investigation revealed that family history is
disturbed, relationship with father was extremely hostile and there were frequent
conflicts amongst the family members. Birth and developmental milestones are
normal.

31. Identify the disorder Sam is exhibiting. 1

32. How would the socio-cultural model help us to understand Sam’s disorder?
2

Read the case and answer the questions that follow.

Explanations of conflicts can be at the structural, group, and individual levels. Structural
conditions include high rates of poverty, economic and social stratification, inequality, limited
political and social opportunity, etc. Research on group level factors has shown that social
identity, realistic conflict between groups over resources, and unequal power relations
between groups lead to escalation of conflict.
At the individual level, beliefs, biased attitudes, and personality characteristics are important
determinants. It has been found that at the individual level, there is a progression along a
continuum of violence. Very small acts that initially may have no significance, like calling the
other group a name, may lead to psychological changes that make further destructive actions
possible.

33. Define the term ‘group’. 1

34. Explain any two ways in which intergroup conflict can be reduced. 2