CBSE Question Paper 2018 class 12 Psychology

General Instructions :

1. All questions are compulsory.
2. Marks for each question are indicated against it.
3. Answers should be brief and to the point.
4. Questions no. 1 – 10 in Part A has Learning Checks (very short answer type) questions carrying 1 mark each. You are required to answer them as directed.
5. Questions no. 11 – 16 in Part B are Very Short Answer type questions carrying 2 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 30 words.
6. Questions no. 17 – 20 in Part C are Short Answer Type-I questions carrying 3 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 60 words.
7. Questions no. 21 – 26 in Part D are Short Answer Type-II questions carrying 4 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 100 words.
8. Questions no. 27 and 28 in Part E are Long Answer Type questions carrying 6 marks each. Answer to each question should not exceed 200 words.

PART A

1. Emotional competence refers to
   1. Self-monitoring of emotions
   2. Self-competence to handle behaviour
   3. Discrimination of behaviour
   4. Persistence in behaviour

   _________ is a way of reducing anxiety by distorting reality.

2. Frustration is one of the sources of psychological stress. (True/False)
3. Extreme pain without any identifiable biological symptom is an example of ________ disorder.
4. A dream-like state separating self from reality is known as ________.
5. Electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) is a form of bio-medical therapy. (True/False)
6. The process of assigning causes to the behaviour shown in specific social situations is known as __________.
7. Extreme cohesiveness in groups results in ________.
8. _________ perspective suggests that physical environment exists mainly for use by human beings for their comfort.
9. Interpersonal communication involves communicating with two persons. (True/False)

PART B

11. What do you understand by Type-C personality?

12. Explain the behavioural effects of stress.
13. What is substance dependence?
14. Explain separation anxiety disorder (SAD).
15. Explain discrimination in the context of poverty.
16. What is paraphrasing?

PART C

17. Explain the interactional approach to understand personality.

18. What is social facilitation?
19. State any three causes of aggression.
20. Explain the role of culture in listening.

    OR

    Explain non-verbal communication.

PART D

21. Explain Emotional Intelligence. State any two characteristics of emotionally intelligent persons.e.
22. Describe the key features of self-report measures used in personality assessment.
23. Explain briefly four factors which facilitate development of positive health.
24. Explain mental disorders from a cognitive perspective.
25. Describe the relationship between attitude and behaviour with the help of suitable examples.

    OR

    Describe any two procedures of behavioural analysis.

PART E

28. Explain the causes of group conflict. Discuss any three strategies for resolving conflicts.

    OR

    Explain group polarisation. Give reasons for occurrence of group polarisation.

29. Explain the importance of therapeutic relationship in psychotherapy. State the ethical standards in psychotherapy.

    OR

    A person has a phobia of cockroaches. Explain this phobia from the social learning perspective and psychoanalyst viewpoint giving examples.