NARAYANA VIDYALAYAM

CHINCHBHUVAN, NAGPUR
CLASS – XI
SUBJECT – PSYCHOLOGY [037]
EXAM – FINAL
(2024-25)

DATE : MARKS : 70 TIME : 3 HOURS

All questions are compulsory except where internal choice has been given.

Question Nos.1-14 in Section A carry 1 mark each. You are expected to answer them as directed.
Question Nos. 15-19 in Section B are very short answer type-I questions carrying 2 marks each. The answer
to each question should not exceed 30 words.
Question Nos. 20-23 in Section C are short answer type-II questions carrying 3 marks each. The answer to
each question should not exceed 60 words.
Question Nos. 24 - 27 in Section D are long answer type-I questions carrying 4 marks each. The answer to
each question should not exceed 120 words.
Question Nos. 28-29 in Section E are long answer type-II questions carrying 6 marks each. The answer to
each question should not exceed 200 words.
Question Nos.30–33 in Section F are based on two cases given. The answer to each one- mark question
should not exceed 20 words. The answer to each two-mark question should not exceed 30 words.

SECTION A

Q.1 Which of the following is the best example of covert behaviour?

a. Blinking in response to the sudden flash of light
b. Imitating a friend’s gesture
c. Feeling of muscle twitch while thinking of a move in chess
d. Walking in the room while waiting for someone

Q.2 A psychologist observes the arguments between different groups of a residential society from a
distance. This method of collecting observations is best described as:
a. Participative and naturalistic
b. Non-Participative and naturalistic
c. Participative and controlled
d. Non participative and controlled

Q.3 In a research, the effect of introducing navigation facility in a car on driving

ability was studied, the control group should:

a. Be provided with navigation facility

b. Be given navigation facility halfway
c. No navigation facility to be given
d. Both a and b

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Q. 4 In Bronfenbrenner’s theory, the microsystem refers to the:
a) Contexts in which the individual plays an active role.
b) Contexts in which the individual lives but does not play an active role
c) Cultural context within which an individual is raised
d) Life changing events

Q.5 Assertion (A): People with high need for achievement like to perform challenging task.
Reason (R): People with high need for achievement do not prefer feedback on their performance.
a. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
b. Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
c. A is true but R is false
d. A is false but R is true

Q.6 Muller-Lyer illusion is associated with:

b) a) Auditory illusion (c) Neural illusion
c) Conceptual illusion (d) Perceptual illusion

Q.7 B.F. Skinner built behaviourism further by introducing the concept of:
a) Instrumental conditioning (c) Modelling
b)Classical conditioning (d) Cognitive learning

Q.8 Thinking is the foundation for all _____ activities and is unique to human being.

Q.9 The expression “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” would support which theory of forgetting?
i. Repression (iii) Proactive interference
ii. Retroactive interference (iv) Trace decay

Q.10 The goal of psychological inquiry includes. ____, prediction, explanation, and control of behavior.

Q.11 Assertion (A): Understanding of the words require knowledge of the underlying concepts
Reason (R): Thought is basic and necessary if language is to be understood.
i. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
ii. Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
iii. A is true but R is false
iv. A is false but R is true

Q.12. The second step in scientific research is to develop a research design for ______ data.

Q.13 Many older people have become wiser with age, yet perform more poorly on cognitive speed tests.
This supports that the development is:
a) Multidirectional (c) Unidirectional
b) Multidimensional (d) Plastic

Q.14 The initial experience of a stimulus as registered by sense organs is called

(i) Sensation (iii). Attention
(ii) Perception (iv) Illusion

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 SECTION B
Q.15 Mention any two goals of psychological enquiry. [2]

Q.16 John is a fun-loving boy and loves to eat dessert. He likes to play and watch TV with his sister, which
sometimes affects his studies. His mother decided to bring a change in this behaviour and told him "
If you will study regularly for 2 hours without distraction, you will be getting a treat of your favourite
ice cream”. Name and explain the type of reinforcement in the above situation. [2]
OR
Amit has an affectionate dog, whom he wanted to train on fetching. As he started training his dog,
whenever the dog fetched, he used to be treated. After a few days, his dog fetched when on
instructions even when he was not given treats. Identify and explain the form of learning in
which this behaviour is acquired.
Q.17 How does chunking and maintenance rehearsal contribute to sustain information in the memory and
expand its capacity? [2]

Q.18 You have received a letter in which a few words were smudged. You could understand the general
message of the whole letter, and also could identify the missing parts. Which principle of perception
is highlighted here? Explain. [2]

Q.19 What do you understand by chunking? [2]

SECTION C
Q.20 Name the elements of divergent thinking? Elaborate on any two.

Q. 21 What are the factors influencing the formation of identity during adolescence? [3]
OR
State the major motor development that takes place during infancy to help the child to function in the
world.
Q.22. What are the limitations of experiment method? [3]

Q. 23. Discuss about types of unconditioned stimuli used in studying classical conditioning. [3]
SECTION D
Long answer type I questions (4 Marks)
Q. 24. Dr. Nagpal conducted an experiment. In one condition, participants performed a physical task in a
room alone. In the second condition, participants performed the same task but did so in front of a large
audience. He measured the effect on task performance in different situations.
[4]
i. Identify the independent and dependent variable in the given experiment.
ii. What is hypothesis? Formulate a hypothesis for the above situation.
OR
A researcher can collect information in the form of notes, pictures and videos, on the other hand by
using psychological tests, questionnaires, structured interviews, etc. Describe the two methods to
analyze the collected data in a psychological enquiry.
Q. 25 Explain absolute limen and difference limen with examples. [4]
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Q. 26. Discuss any two disciplines in relation with psychology [4]

Q. 27. “Examination creates anxiety”. Explain different strategies to overcome the examination anxiety. [4]
OR
When do conflicts occur? Explain the basic forms of conflicts. How do you resolve conflicting
situations?

SECTION E
Q. 28. Explore the interdisciplinary nature of psychology and its relationship with other disciplines, such as
law, medicine, computer science, philosophy, education, and economics.
[6]
OR
Discuss the development of psychology in India, highlighting its phases and changes over time.

Q. 29. What are the challenges faced by individuals on entry to adulthood? [6]
OR
What is development? Explain in detail Urie Bronfenbrenner’s contextual view of development.
SECTION F
Case based questions

Read the case and answer the questions that follow.

A teacher in her classroom is working with one of her students, Paridhi to help her with some
challenging attention-span issues. She gives her a sticker whenever she sees her completing her
assignment. To increase the number of students who turn in their homework each day, she announces
that if the class completes all the assignment on Thursday, they won't have any homework on Friday,
so that they can enjoy the weekend.
Q.30 What type of reinforcement does the teacher use to encourage Paridhi to complete her
assignments? [1]

Q. 31 Explain how the teacher’s announcement about no homework on Friday serves as a motivational
strategy for the whole class. What psychological principle is being applied? [2]

Read the case and answer the questions that follow.

In print advertising, you have approximately two seconds to create a visual appeal. Your design
should be simple, bold and with a streamlined message that is memorable. Viewers are exposed to
several messages and advertisement simultaneously but, they only focus on one of them at a time. In
general, the image and the headline draw attention, although color contrast can also impact the
viewer’s attention. Images of people can attract attention and increase empathy. For company’s
brand building the name and logo might be appropriate targets.
R. 32. Which external factors are highlighted in the above case that influence the selective attention?

Q 33 Viewers are exposed to several messages and advertisement simultaneously. But they only
focus on one of them at a time. Relate this statement with the bottleneck theory of attention.