Psychology Official 2024-2025 HSC Science (General) 12th Standard Board Exam Question Paper Solution

Psychology was a branch of ______ until the 1870s.

Physics

Philosophy

Physiology

According to law of ______, we perceive an incomplete stimulus in a complete manner. 

proximity

similarity

closure

Verbal emotional abuse includes ______.

rejecting

isolating

insulting

Shortness of breath is a ______ symptom of anxiety.

behavioural

psychological

physical

The belief that good things will happen is called as ______.

pessimism

resilience

optimism

Match the words from group ‘A’ and ‘B’ appropriately:

There are certain limitations to Artificial Intelligence.

True

False

Rahul is growing up in an emotionally warm family. An emotionally warm environment in the family will help Rahul to become well adjusted.

True

False

Preparation is not needed for creative thinking.

True

False

Self harm tendency is a signal indicating that an individual needs a professional help.

True

False

Masten is the father of positive psychology.

True

False

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Who is considered as the 'Father of American Psychology'?

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‘Who has given the concepts of fluid intelligence and crystalized intelligence?

Answer in one sentence.

What is meant by listening non-judgmentally? 

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What is the capacity to understand what the other person is experiencing called?

Answer the following question in 25 to 30 words.

Write in brief about emergence of humanistic psychology.

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Emotional Intelligence

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Explain what is meant by cardinal trait and name one cardinal trait from your personality.

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Write the external physiological changes occurring during emotions.

Give two symptoms for the following:

Bipolar disorder

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Explain how superstitions act as a hurdle in the first aid in mental health.

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Write the meaning of mindlessness in your own words.

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Observation method

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Division of attention

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Benefits of Emotional Well being

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Phobia

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Overdependence on the Internet

Explain the following concept in 25 to 30 words.

Life above zero

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As Dinesh increased amount of his exercise, the amount of his body fat decreased So what is the type of correlation between the amount of exercise and amount of body fat?

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Baban always understands others and lives in harmony with others. Which type of intelligence is more in Baban?

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Because of the rewards and appreciation, Shailesh started learning to swim. This is a description of which process of learning?

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Manisha, who was experiencing grief, was told by her friends that they share her grief and also advised her to go for a walk every day. So, which action in ALGEE action plan did Manisha's friends follow?

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Due to severe pain, Prashant had to undergo a leg operation. He recovered quickly from the pain and started playing in the cricket team again as before. So, what kind of resilience did Prashant show?

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By asking questions to the students in the sample group, the teacher collected information about the students’ opinions about the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. So, what method did the teacher use to collect information?

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Case study method

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Personality

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Perception

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Triggers of anger

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Suggestible stage

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Sleep hygiene - A self help strategy

Explain the following concept.

Mindfulness

Answer the following question with the help of the given points (in 80 to 100 words):

Explain the stages/steps of problem-solving:

Points:

1. Defining problem
2. Generating alternatives solutions
3. Selecting a solution
4. Implementing and taking follow up on the solution.

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Explain the respond technique of anger management.

1. Consulting family member
2. Engage talk with the other party
3. Active listening
4. Speaking assertively
5. Caging your age

Describe the criteria of psychological disorders:

1. Clinically significant syndrome
2. Distress and impairment
3. Dysfunction
4. If any response given to the stressor is accepted as a response to that situation is not considered a sign of a mental disorder.
5. Socially or culturally deviant behaviour is not a sign of a mental disorder.

Write in brief about the various types of intelligence tests.

Explain the various methods of personality measurement.

Points:

1. Behavioural analysis
2. Self-report technique
3. Projective method