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Academic Year: 2023-2024
Date: March 2024
Duration: 3h
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General Instructions:
- All questions are compulsory except where internal choice has been given.
- Question Nos. 1 -15 in Section A carry 1 mark each. You are expected to answer them as directed.
- Question Nos. 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.
- Question Nos. 22-24 in Section C are Short Answer Questions Type-II carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 60 words.
- Question Nos. 25 - 28 in Section D are Long Answer Type I questions carrying 4 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 120 words.
- 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.
- Question Nos. 31– 34 in Section F are based on two cases given. Answer to each 1 mark question should not exceed 20 words. Answer to each 2 marks question should not exceed 30 words.
Monika has to be assessed for her abilities of creativity and original thinking. The test to be used by the psychologist will involve the following:
Convergent thinking
Divergent thinking
Both convergent and divergent thinking
Memory and logical thinking
Chapter: [1] Variations in Psychological Attributes
Formal assessment is objective, standardized and organized. Based on this information, choose the statements which are true for formal assessment.
- Formal assessment uses systematic testing procedures.
- It is always open to subjective interpretations.
- Based on the assessment, predictions about behavior can be made.
- It varies from case to case and from one assessor to another.
ii, iii
i, ii
i, iii
ii, iv
Chapter: [1] Variations in Psychological Attributes
Aanya's application for admission to the college of her choice got rejected. When talking about the admission to the college with others, she tells everyone that she was never interested in studying in that college. Identify the defence mechanism used by Aanya.
Repression
Reaction formation
Denial
Rationalisation
Chapter: [2] Self and Personality
______ is a dynamic situation-specific reaction to stress.
Appraisal
Coping
Situational support
Assertiveness
Positive reaction
Conflict resolution
Meditation
Chapter: [3] Meeting Life Challenges
Ritik uses imagery and imagination to reduce his stress levels. Identify the technique being used by Ritik.
Relaxed visualisation
Meditation
Creative visualisation
Imagination and relaxation
Chapter: [3] Meeting Life Challenges
Assertion (A): Psychological Stress is the stress that we generate for ourselves in our minds.
Reason (R): These psychological stresses do not have any impact on our physiological being.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true.
Chapter: [3] Meeting Life Challenges
While passing through the streets on her way to the office every day, Jaya feels people are spying on her and the police are chasing her. Identify the type of delusion Jaya is experiencing.
Persecution
Control
Reference
Grandeur
Chapter: [4] Psychological Disorders
Sonali spends hours reading about her favorite actor. She is preoccupied with thinking and researching about him and when asked to study she gets violent. To diagnose her disorder, a clinical psychologist would need to know:
The number of hours she spends studying about the actor each day
The percentage of the population sharing her interest in the actor
Whether friends and family members share her interest in the actor
Whether she is dysfunctional and showing signs of distress
Chapter: [4] Psychological Disorders
Which of the following statements are true about the diathesis stress model?
- A vulnerability factor and the presence of a pathogenic stressor results in psychological disorder.
- The presence of biological aberration is enough to develop a psychological disorder.
- The presence of only pathogenic stressors may lead to psychopathology.
- The diathesis and the stressor lead to the development of a psychological disorder
i and ii
ii and iii
iii and iv
i and iv
Chapter: [4] Psychological Disorders
Harpreet’s mother ignores her when she throws tantrums if asked to keep her room tidy. However, she appreciates Harpreet when she arranges her toys after playtime. The method being used is known as ______.
positive reinforcement
negative reinforcement
differential reinforcement
modelling
Chapter: [5] Therapeutic Approaches
The centrality of an attitude reflects ______.
A person’s degree of negative or positive feelings about an object.
Whether an attitude is negative or negative towards an attitude object.
The extent to which an attitude would influence the other attitudes in the system.
The attitude’s resistance to change.
Chapter: [6] Attitude and Social Cognition
Sachin believes that one should always speak the truth. This is an example of ______.
Belief
Cognition
Value
Stereotype
Chapter: [6] Attitude and Social Cognition
Assertion (A): According to Balance theory, two elements of an attitude system must be in the same direction.
Reason (R): An attitude system requires logical consistency else it will lead to ‘mental discomfort’.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true.
Chapter: [6] Attitude and Social Cognition
What is a collection of people who may be present at a place/situation by chance.
Crowd
Family
Group
Association
team
audience
mob
Chapter: [7] Social Influence and Group Processes
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Which of the following is not a feature of a formal group?
Functions are stated explicitly and formally.
Formation is based on rules and laws.
There is a close relationship among members.
Members have definite roles.
Chapter: [7] Social Influence and Group Processes
How did Charles Spearman explain the concept of intelligence?
Chapter: [1] Variations in Psychological Attributes
State the importance of Emotional Intelligence.
Chapter: [1] Variations in Psychological Attributes
The phenomena of student-teacher interaction in a classroom can be easily studied by psychologists. Critically evaluate the assessment method that will be used here.
Chapter: [1] Variations in Psychological Attributes
‘Self-esteem shows a strong relationship with our everyday behaviour’. Justify this statement with the help of an example.
Chapter: [2] Self and Personality
Ramesh is admitted to a rehabilitation centre for alcohol addiction. His treatment includes giving him a mild electric shock every time he is made to smell the alcohol. Name and describe the therapy being used.
Chapter: [5] Therapeutic Approaches
Imagine the following situation:
‘You auditioned for the school play but did not get selected’. Using Ellis’ framework, suggest two contrasting interpretations and their consequences.
Chapter: [5] Therapeutic Approaches
Ivaan never paid heed to his mother's advice of doing physical exercise daily in the morning. But one day when he saw his favourite cricketer advocating the importance of regular exercise, he started exercising daily. Identify the characteristics of the source that brought about the attitude change.
Chapter: [6] Attitude and Social Cognition
Shamin is a spiritual leader who possesses a particular type of intelligence as explained by Howard Gardner. Identify the intelligence and give reasons for your answer.
Chapter: [1] Variations in Psychological Attributes
Zarin is high in the ability to think analytically and performs well in academics. With respect to Sternberg's theory, which type of intelligence does Zarin possess? Explain this type of intelligence.
Chapter: [1] Variations in Psychological Attributes
Describe Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome.
Chapter: [3] Meeting Life Challenges
The classification of psychological disorders is important. Justify the statement and explain the two classification schemes.
Chapter: [4] Psychological Disorders
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Kyna and Kyra are identical twins. They were separated early in childhood. Will they show similarities in their intellectual characteristics? Give reasons for your answer.
Chapter: [1] Variations in Psychological Attributes
Danish is trying to lose weight. During the festivities, he made sure not to eat his favorite desserts. Identify and explain the aspect of self that Danish is exhibiting. Suggest some of the techniques he can apply to further achieve his goal.
Chapter: [2] Self and Personality
Describe the importance of the therapeutic relationship in the process of psychotherapy.
Chapter: [5] Therapeutic Approaches
Four friends are working together to develop a plan for their new start-up. After some initial conflict, the group started to work together and became unified. Now the group is very productive and the group goal is in the process of being achieved. Identify the stage of group formation that the group has presently reached. Explain the stages that the group has passed through to reach the present stage.
Chapter: [7] Social Influence and Group Processes
A group of 20 students was asked to complete the task of decorating the classroom boards. However, it was brought to the notice of the teacher that not everyone was participating and putting in effort. Identify and explain the phenomenon being described above and give reasons why this occurs.
Chapter: [7] Social Influence and Group Processes
How does trait differ from type approach?
Chapter: [2] Self and Personality
Explain any four type theories in detail.
Chapter: [2] Self and Personality
What is the main proposition of humanistic approach to personality? What did Maslow mean by self-actualisation?
Chapter: [2] Self and Personality
All of us go through anxiety at some point in our lives. At what stage does anxiety become a disorder? Explain its types.
Chapter: [4] Psychological Disorders
Explain any three psychological models used to understand mental disorders.
Chapter: [4] Psychological Disorders
Read the case and answer the questions that follow.
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'My story about work-related stress' Looking back on my life, I recognize that I have always struggled with anxiety- in relationships, friendships or at work. |
“I thrive on stress. Please hassle me.” Explain the type of stress being referred to here.
Chapter: [3] Meeting Life Challenges
Read the case and answer the questions that follow.
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'My story about work-related stress' Looking back on my life, I recognize that I have always struggled with anxiety- in relationships, friendships or at work. |
“Thoughts and worries about work seeped into every part of my life. I would wake up at night with palpitations, worrying about a task I had not completed, or trying to remember if I had sent an urgent email. I found that my mind wandered to work whilst I was spending time with my family.” Suggest and explain two stress management techniques that the writer could use.
Chapter: [3] Meeting Life Challenges
Read the case and answer the questions that follow.
| The Pygmalion effect, or Rosenthal effect, is a psychological phenomenon in which high expectations lead to improved performance in a given area. The hypothesis was that expectations can influence performance. Robert Rosenthal chose an elementary school in California for his study and having tested all the children’s IQ, the researchers selected a sample of children at random. He informed the teachers that these were children of high academic potential. Following the test, the teachers were given the names of the ‘intellectual bloomers,’ but no scores were disclosed. At the end of the school year, all the students retook the test. While the overall scores had risen, the so called ‘intellectual bloomers’ had improved the most because of the teachers' efforts and the attention they got from them. The evidence seemed to indicate that the teachers’ expectations had an impact on the student outcomes, especially in the younger students. A similar process works in the opposite direction in the case of low expectations. The idea of the Pygmalion effect can be applied in many situations. Our beliefs about others can lead us to treat them in such a way that they subsequently start behaving in accordance with our beliefs. |
Identify and explain the source of prejudice which leads students to perform poorly.
Chapter: [6] Attitude and Social Cognition
Read the case and answer the questions that follow.
| The Pygmalion effect, or Rosenthal effect, is a psychological phenomenon in which high expectations lead to improved performance in a given area. The hypothesis was that expectations can influence performance. Robert Rosenthal chose an elementary school in California for his study and having tested all the children’s IQ, the researchers selected a sample of children at random. He informed the teachers that these were children of high academic potential. Following the test, the teachers were given the names of the ‘intellectual bloomers,’ but no scores were disclosed. At the end of the school year, all the students retook the test. While the overall scores had risen, the so called ‘intellectual bloomers’ had improved the most because of the teachers' efforts and the attention they got from them. The evidence seemed to indicate that the teachers’ expectations had an impact on the student outcomes, especially in the younger students. A similar process works in the opposite direction in the case of low expectations. The idea of the Pygmalion effect can be applied in many situations. Our beliefs about others can lead us to treat them in such a way that they subsequently start behaving in accordance with our beliefs. |
Explain the cognitive and behavioural components of the teachers’ attitude towards the ‘intellectual bloomers’ in the Rosenthal study.
Chapter: [6] Attitude and Social Cognition
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