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Details
Campus Ahmedabad Date 31.07.2024
Name of student Class XI Humanities
Name of Examination Cyclic Test I Student roll no.
Subject Psychology (037)
Session 2024-25
Duration 2 Hours
Maximum marks 50

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
i. This question paper consists of 25 questions.
ii. All questions are compulsory except where internal choice has been given.

iii. Questions Nos. 1 -13 in Section A carry 1 mark each.

iv. Question Nos. 14-18 in Section B are Very Short Answer Type-I questions carrying 2 marks each.
The answer to each question should not exceed 30 words.
v. Question Nos. 19- 21 in Section C are Short Answer Questions Type-II, carrying 3 marks each. The
answer to each question should not exceed 60 words.
vi. Question Nos. 22-23 in Section D are Long Answer Type I questions carrying 4 marks each. The
answer to each question should not exceed 120 words.
vii. Question No. 24 in Section E is a Long Answer Type II question carrying 6 marks. The answer to
this question should not exceed 200 words.
viii. Question Nos. 25-26 in Section F is based on one case given. The case has two questions
carrying two marks each. The answer to each question should not exceed 30 words

SECTION A

1 The act of remembering is an example of _____ behavior. 1

a) Overt b) Covert
c) Both Overt and Covert d) Systematic

2 Which of the following research methods is the most cost-effective, common, 1

and simple way of testing a behavior?
a) Experiment Method b) Correlation Method
c) Observation Method d) Questionnaire Method

3 Vikram, a student of Class XI, is interested in studying how nurses 1

who have received the training differ from those who haven’t received the
training personally. He wants to understand the problem qualitatively by

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conducting interviews. Which method will help him study this problem?
a) Individual to Individual
b) Individual to Group
c) Group to Individual
d) Group to Group
4 Akriti is addressing the limitations of psychological research at a press 1
conference. She says that psychological tests, questionnaires, etc., are not
universally applied; they are made for particular contexts. Which limitation has
been highlighted:
a) Subjective interpretation of qualitative data
b) Lack of true zero-point
c) Relative nature of psychological tools
d) Lack of reliable data

5 Which goal of psychological research is described below: 1

“The goal of psychology is to establish a cause-effect relationship.”
a) Description b) Explanation
c) Prediction d) Control

6 In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a 1

statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice.

Assertion (A) Assertion: A person suffering from depression or anxiety should

consult a clinical psychologist
Reason (R): Clinical psychologists deal with the causes and treatment of
psychological disorders
a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion.
b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct
explanation of Assertion.
c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false
d) Assertion is false, but Reason is true

7 Which of the following is an example of a positive correlation? 1

a) As the amount of sleep decreases, the feelings of tiredness increase.
b) As the practice time decreases, the time to solve a math problem increases.
c) Increase in pay, working conditions, and providing insurance plans will
increase the company's productivity.
d) No correlation between motivation and teamwork.

8 _____________ established the first laboratory in Leipzig, Germany, which gave 1

psychology a standing of science.
a) William James b) William Wundt c) Wilhelm Wundt d) Sigmund Freud

9 _________ psychology studies the relationship of mind and body. Most 1

psychologists study the effect of stress on a person's coping mechanisms.
a) Health b) Biological c) Social d) Environmental

10 If a psychologist gives you a few psychological tests to administer, expect you to 1

answer questions orally and solve practical puzzles. This is a ______ type of
psychological test.

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a) verbal and nonverbal b) paper-pencil and verbal
c) verbal, paper-pencil, and performance d) performance and verbal

11 Which of the following statements is true for the development of psychology in 1

India:
a) The Department of Philosophy at Calcutta University where the first syllabus
of experimental psychology was introduced and the first psychology laboratory
was established in 1945.
b) Professor Bose established the Indian Psychoanalytical Association in 1915.
c) Calcutta University started the first Department of Psychology in 1916 and
another Department of Applied Psychology in 1938.
d) Dr. N.N. Sengupta was trained in USA in the experimental tradition of William
James.

12 _____________ analysis in research uses numerical data such as mean, median, 1

and standard deviation.
a) Quantitative b) Qualitative c) Correlation d) Quasi

13 The ___________ helps in reducing time. However, since the respondents do 1

not know the interviewer, the technique is loaded with uncooperativeness,
reluctance, and superficial answers the respondents.
a) Questionnaire method b) Interview Method
c) Telephonic Survey d) Experimental Method

SECTION B

14 What kind of data is collected in psychological research? State two examples 2

each.

15 Nujum is a student of Class XI. She has been asked to check the reliability of a 2
psychological test. How can she ensure this test can be conducted on other
participants?

16 Are the mind and brain the same entities? State two points to support your 2
answer.

17 Shreyansh wishes to use experimental method to check the “Effect of anxiety 2

on students' attention spans.” However, like any research method, it has a few
limitations. State two strategies that can help him overcome this challenge.

18 Define psychology. Briefly state the kind of experiences it wishes to study. 2

SECTION C

19 How is knowledge of psychology useful in your daily lives? 3

20 State the difference between structured and unstructured interviews. Which 3

kind of interview is better for conducting formal surveys?

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21 Jeevika wishes to be a reporter. How will knowledge of psychology help her 3
succeed in mass communication?

SECTION D

22 In our daily lives, we have formed our own theories of why people behave 4
differently. How are our popular notions different from psychology as a
discipline? State your answer in relation to the study done by Dweck.

23 How is daily observation different from observation as a research method? 4

SECTION E

24 Tina is a researcher who wishes to study the challenges faced by parents with 6
adolescents. Which research steps should she follow to ensure the scientific
integrity of her work?

OR

“Psychology as a discipline has come a long way since the establishment of its
first laboratory.” Justify this statement in light of the evolution of psychology.

SECTION F

“Little Albert – An ethical dilemma”

The Little Albert Experiment is one of the most well-known and controversial
psychological experiments of the 20th century. In 1920, American psychologist
John B. Watson and his graduate student, Rosalie Rayner, carried out a study.
The goal was to see if fear can be taught to a child. For their experiment,
Watson and Rayner selected a 9-month-old infant named "Albert" and exposed
him to a series of stimuli, including a white rat, a rabbit, a dog, and various
masks. Initially, Albert showed no fear of any of these objects. The
experimenters recorded this response. In the second phase, a loud noise was
made close to his ears whenever a rat was presented. Albert began to cry and
show signs of fear. After several repetitions of this procedure, Albert began to
show a fear response to the rat alone, even when the loud noise was not
present. He then began to be afraid of any furry animal.

25 Why was the experiment conducted? What was the result? 2

26 Do you think this experiment takes care of ethics? State which ethical concerns 2
are followed or not followed in the above experiment.

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