Psychology Specimen Paper 2024-2025 ISC (Arts) Class 12 Question Paper Solution

Name the stage of crisis in Psychosocial Development, when one attempts to maintain their sense of dignity as they become a senior citizen and feel worthless if they fail to maintain it.

Illustrate a subtype of schizophrenia in which individuals have an irrational and persistent feeling that someone is going to harm them.

Observe the image shown below and identify the stage of cognitive development.

Rajeshwari wears T-shirt and jeans on her first day to work. She notices that her colleagues wear formal clothes. Although no one tells her to do so, she feels the need to dress up formally to avoid appearing different from the rest.

What type of social influence is exhibited in the above scenario?

As part of the Student Council, you are organising a campaign on promoting awareness among students on substance abuse. Indicate any one way of persuasion that you will use to bring a positive attitudinal change among the students.

Assertion: The id, ego, and superego constitute the three components of Freud’s Structural Model of Personality.

Reason: Each component operates independently and does not influence the functioning of others.

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.

Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.

Assertion is true and Reason is false.

Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Assertion: Individuals with good academic abilities may not be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with their families and friends.

Reason: Such individuals possess a high level of intelligence quotient but have low emotional intelligence.

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.

Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.

Assertion is true and Reason is false.

Both Assertion and Reason are false.

As a counselling skill, paraphrasing involves a verbatim repetition of what the client says to ensure accurate understanding and agreement on the part of the counsellor.

True

False

Study the relation between the first two words and then fill in the fourth word.

Choleric : Hippocrates : : Mesomorphic : ______.

Study the relation between the first two words and then fill in the fourth word.

Good boy-Good girl orientation : Conventional level : : Universal ethical principle orientation : ______.

Exosystem is an ecological system in which the individual does not directly experience an event or a situation, but the situation still has an influence on their life.

Which one of the following scenarios is the correct example of this term?

Seema works in a competitive corporate environment. Due to the strict workplace policies and stress levels, she is not able to spend enough time with her teenage daughter, which influences her daughter’s wellbeing.

Arif’s parents meet his class teacher at the Parent Teacher Meeting. The teacher praises him for his good academic results, which makes Arif extremely happy.

Sophia looks forward to Christmas as she enjoys celebrating with her cousins, aunts and uncles. They go for outings and spend time together as a family.

Harsimran had applied for an undergraduate course in an Engineering college of his choice and got the admission. He is excited and looking forward to this new phase in his life.

In the Five Factor Model of Personality, which one of the following focuses on an individual’s ability in organising, taking responsibility and being efficient?

Extraversion

Agreeableness

Conscientiousness

Openness to Experience

Ravi, aged ten years, displayed signs of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder. His parents were advised by the counsellor to prepare a routine for Ravi. Every time he showed adaptive behaviour, he was awarded a golden star. Once, he even earned twenty such stars and was allowed to exchange them for a chocolate of his choice.

Which one of the following therapies did the counsellor advise for Ravi?

Systematic desensitisation

Token Economy

Modelling

Flooding

Which of the following statements are correct about Rationalisation?

(P) It is an effective strategy to cope with stress and anxiety levels.

(Q) It enables individuals to protect their sense of self from unpleasant truths.

(R) It leads to self-deception in an individual.

(S) It allows for an expression of repressed desires and urges.

Only (P) and (Q)

Only (R) and (S)

Only (Q) and (R)

Only (P) and (S)

Kirti bought a birthday gift for her close friend, Soma. Soma did not like the gift but did not express this to Kirti. She thought that it would make Kirti feel bad. Instead, she told Kirti that it was very thoughtful of her to give her a gift.

1. Describe the process used by Soma to change her own attitude.    (2)
2. Outline any two ways by which Soma changed her attitude.     (2)

Soham, a dedicated stay-at-home father, is often ridiculed by his family and friends who believe caregiving responsibilities fall on the woman as the wife. Despite his commitment and capabilities in managing household, Soham constantly faces prejudice due to these biases against men as house husbands and stay-at-home-fathers while the wife goes to work. This attitude of family and friends saddens him.

1. Explain any two causes for the prejudice Soham is facing.    (2)
2. Suggest any two strategies for Soham to overcome this prejudice.    (2)

Sheetal aims to become a Forest Range Officer as she enjoys being amongst wildlife and wants to protect them from any harm.

1. Identify the type of intelligence that Sheetal possesses. Which theory of Intelligence is being indicated here? (2)
2. According to the above theory of Intelligence, enumerate any two types of intelligence other than the one referred to above and any two corresponding professions. (2)

Read the excerpt given below and answer the question that follow.

1. Keeping in view Allport’s theory, identify and explain the most important trait in Mother Teresa.   (2)
2. Relate the following traits of Mother Teresa to the traits given by Allport.  (2)
   1. She was understanding; she treated everyone with dignity and respected people who she interacted with and was loyal to her fraternity.
   2. She is said to be fond of chocolates and ice cream.

With reference to the above news extract, enumerate any four effective ways to reduce stress among the youth of India.

1. List the two stages of the psychological disorder displayed by Aditi.    (2)
2. Explain any two potential causes of this psychological disorder.      (2)

1. Identify the psychological disorder indicated above.    (1)
2. Specify any three ways by which Rational Emotive Therapy (RET) can be used to help the patient recover from the psychological disorder.   (3)

1. According to Piaget’s theory, what stages of cognitive development are Ananta and Rashmi currently in?    (2)
2. Contrast the stages of cognitive development of Ananta and Rashmi on any two bases.    (2)

1. Identify the bias shown by Mohan.    (1)
2. Describe any two biases, citing a suitable example for each.  (3)

1. By referring to Sternberg’s theory, identify the components of intelligence displayed by A, B, and C in the figure given above.         (3)
2. Elaborate on any two characteristics each of A and C.    (4)

Observe the image given below and answer the question that follow.

Predict any two possible psychological impact that natural disasters can have on the Himalayan community.

Observe the image given below and answer the question that follow.

Enumerate any five ways to promote pro-environmental behaviour among people.

1. Interpret any three salient features of such a gathering.   (3)
2. Explain any four psychological effects of such large gatherings that happen suddenly.   (4)

1. Refer to the graph shown above and determine which treatment was more effective. Contrast the effectiveness of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Systematic Desensitisation.     (3)
2. Discuss any two symptoms and any two causes of Phobias.    (4)

Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.

1. Describe the types of behavioural analysis that were conducted on the candidates in the first and second rounds.    (4)
2. In your opinion, which type of behavioural analysis would help the directors select the suitable candidate? Justify your answer by giving two reasons.   (3)