11th class psychology book

MCQ

Short answer type Questions

Long Answer type questions

Case Studies

Chapters…

CHAPTER-1 What is Psychology

Q. 1 Amit, a psychologist, render assistance to executives and employees of an organization who face
difficulty in dealing and adjusting in the organisational context. Amit is specialised in which field of
psychology?

A. Clinical Psychology
B. Organisational psychology
C. School psychology
D. Biopsychology

Answer: Option (B) is correct.

Explanation - Organisational psychology deals with workplace behaviour, focusing on both the
workers and the organisations that employ them.

Q. 2 Which of the given is NOT a theme of research in psychology?

A. Psychology attempts to develop principles of behaviour and mental processes

B. Human behaviour can be controlled and modified by applying psychological principles

C. All human behaviours are caused

D. Human behaviour is not culturally constructed

Ans: Option (D) is correct.

Explanation- Option (D) is not a theme of research in psychology. There are psychologists who
believe that most psychological theories and models are Euro-American in nature and
therefore, do not help us in understanding behaviours in other cultural settings, because human
behaviour is culturally constructed.
Q. 3 Identify the correct equation given by Lewin

A. B=f(P, E)

B. B=p(F, E)

C. P=b(E, F)

D. B=e(F, P)

Ans: Option (A) is correct.

Explanation - kurt Lewin 1st proposed famous equation B= f(P,E), which suggests that human
behaviour is a function of the person (P) and their cultural environment (E).

Q. 4 Which famous psychologist viewed psychology as a study of observable and verifiable behaviour,
that can be measured and studied objectively?

A. William James

B. Edward Titchner

C. Carl Rogers

D. John B. Watson

Ans: Option (D) is correct.

Explanation- According to John B. Watson , scientific psychology must focus on what is

observable and verifiable. He defined psychology as a study of observable and verifiable
behaviour, that can be measured and studied objectively.
Q. 5 Which school of psychology emphasise the utilitarian and adaptive functions of the human mind or
consciousness?

A. Functionalism

B. Behaviourism

C. Structuralism

D. Cognitive psychology

Ans: Option (A) is correct.

Explanation - William James (functionalist) believed that instead of focusing on the structure of the
mind, psychology should instead study what the mind does and how behaviour functions in making
people deal with their environment.

Q. 6 Gestalt school of thought in psychology was established at

A. Germany

B. Russia

C. America

D. Asia

Answer: Option (A) is correct.

Explanation - In the early 20th century, a new perspective called Gestalt psychology emerged in
Germany.

Q. 7 Which discipline in psychology emphasise the role played by the mind in strengthening the immune
system?

A. Neural impulse

B. Psychoneuroimmunology

C. Gastroenterology

D. Psychophysics
 Ans: Option (B) Is correct.

Explanation: Psychoneuroimmunology is a descipline in psychology that has evolved to

study the relationship between immunity, the endocrine system and the central, Peripheral
nervous system.

Q 8 Aneeta has recently qualified her Senior Secondary exams with good marks but she is not sure which
career option would be better for her. Whom should she reach out to?

A. Clinical psychologist

B. Counselling psychologist

C. Organizational psychologist

D. Social psychologist

Ans: Option (B) is correct.

Explanation - Counselling psychologist may be involved in vocational rehabilitation

programmes, or helping persons in making professional choices or in adjusting to new and
difficult situations of life. S/he also works for public agencies such as mental health
centres, hospitals, schools, colleges and universities.

Q. 9 Read the statements and choose the correct answer

Assertion (A): - Psychology is both a natural and a social science

Reason (R): - Natural science is based on Non-standard and subjective measures of assessment

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

Ans: Option (C ) is correct.

Explanation- Psychology is both a natural and a social science but natural science is based
on standard and objective measures of assessment.
Q. 11 Read the statements and choose the correct answer regarding the historical landmarks of
psychology?

1. The book “Principles of psychology” was written by Wilhelm Wundt

2. Sigmund Freud was associated with Psychoanalysis
3. National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) is situated in Bangalore
4. Humanistic perspective of psychology was started by Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky

A. All of them are NOT TRUE

B. All of them are TRUE
C. Only 1,3 and 4 are TRUE
D. Only 2 and 3 are TRUE

Ans: Option (D) is correct.

Explanation- The book "Principles of psychology” was written by William James and Humanistic
perspective of psychology was started by Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow.

Q. 12 “I deal with the problems of the executives and Employees, suggest ways to keep them engaged
and Motivated and provide training to enhance their skills.” Who am I?

A. Organizational psychologist

B. Clinical psychologist

C. Counselling psychologist

D. Community psychologist

Ans: Option (A) is correct.

Explanation- Organizational psychologist deal with the problems of the executives and
Employees and skill training programmes in order to enhance their efficiency and effectiveness.
Q. 13 Which of the following branches of a psychology aimed at specialized in studying of the different
ways in which ageing and growth can impact human mind, thinking, behaviour and other processes?

A. Cognitive psychology

B. Health psychology

C. Developmental psychology

D. Clinical psychology

Ans: Option (C ) is correct.

Explanation- Developmental Psychology studies the physical, social and psychological changes that
occur at different ages and stages over a life-span, from conception to old age. The primary
concern of developmental psychologists is how we become what we are.

Q. 14 Who wrote the very famous book in psychology titled “BEHAVIOURISM”?

A. John B. Watson

B. Ivan Pavlov

C. Carl Rogers

D. Sigmund Freud

Ans: Option (A) is correct.

Explanation - In 1924, John B. Watson publishes ‘Behaviourism’, a book that led to the foundation
of behaviourist perspective in psychology.
Q. 15 Psychology is referred to as a Social Science, because

A. It requires absolute objectivity in its findings.

B. It works on hypothetico- deductive model

C. People’s behaviour is determined by interaction with situation and people

D. All of the above

Ans: Option (C) is correct.

Explanation- Only (C) option is correct, other two options (option A & option B) are related to natural
science.

Q. 16 First laboratory of psychology was established in which year?

A. 1869

B. 1879

C. 1889

D. 1899

Ans: Option (B) Is correct.

Explanation- In 1879, Wilhelm Wundt established the first psychology laboratory in Leipzig,
Germany.

Q. 17 Who among the following developed a system to understand and cure psychological disorders
based on unconscious motives, needs and desires?

A. Abraham Maslow

B. Sigmund Freud

C. Carl Rogers

D. William James

Ans: Option (B) Is correct.

Explanation- In 1900, Sigmund Freud developed Psychoanalysis as a system to understand and cure
psychological disorders based on unconscious motives, needs and desires.
Q. 18 Which school of thought in psychology emphasised that every human being has the natural strive
to grow independently and achieve full potential in their lives?

A. Humanism

B. Psychoanalysis

C. Cognitivism

D. Behaviourism

Ans: Option (A) is correct.

Explanation- Humanistic perspective in psychology emphasised that every human being have
the natural strive to grow independently and achieve full potential in their lives.

Q. 19 Which branch of psychology concerned with physical, social and psychological changes that occur
at different ages and stages of a person’s life?

A. Biological Psychology

B. Cognitive Psychology

C. Developmental Psychology

D. Clinical Psychology

Ans: Option (C ) is correct.

Q. 20 Who proposed the famous equation B=f (P, E)?

A. Rene Descartes

B. Aristotle

C. Kurt Lewin

D. William James

Ans: Option (C ) is correct.

Q. 21 Read the statements and choose the correct answer

Assertion (A): - The Humanistic perspective came out to emphasis in response to behaviourism

Reason (R): - The behaviour determined by environmental conditions undermines human freedom and
dignity, and takes a mechanistic view of human nature

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

Q. 22 Which of the given is/are True about Psychology as a Discipline?

1. It was considered as a study of soul in history

2. It is now considered both as a social and natural science
3. The first lab of psychology was established in 1879 at Cambridge University, USA.
4. Psychology can only apply in academics.

A. All of them are True

B. All of them are not true
C. Only 1 and 2 are True
D. Only 2,3 and 4 are True

Q. 23 Match the following

P. Psychoanalysis ---- 1. Abraham Maslow

Q. Split-brain Research ---- 2. Herbert Simon

R. Nobel Prize for Decision making ---- 3. Sigmund Freud

S. Humanism ---- 4. Roger Sperry

A. P-1, Q-2, R-3, S-4

B. P-3, Q-4, R-2, S-1
C. P-3, Q-4, R-1, S-2
D. P-3, Q-1, R-2, S-4
 Answer: B

Q. 24 Read the statement and choose the correct answer

Assertion (A) :- The psychology is applied in the study of economical conditions of a country

Reason (R ) :- Our socio-economic status influences our perception, belief and values of our academic,
vocational and social aspect

A. Assertion is true and Reason is its correct explanation

B. Assertion is true but Reason is not the correct explanation
C. Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct
D. Both assertion and reason are incorrect

Q. 25 Due to some issue Aroma visited psychologist in her society. Psychologist focused on the
relationship between behaviour and the physical system, including the brain and the rest of the nervous
system etc. Identify the branch to which the Psychologist belongs to_____

A. Cognitive psychology

B. Biological psychology

C. Developmental psychology

D. Social psychology

Answer: B

Q. 26 The very famous book in psychology titled “PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGY” was published by
________.

A. Thomas Schelling

B. B. F. Skinner

C. J. B. Watson
D. William James

Answer: D

Explanation:

Q. 27 The psychology is used in our daily life in which of the given aspect?

A. Analysing problems or challenges

B. Providing and evaluating the solutions to the problems

C. Rendering social services

D. All of the above

Q. 28 Assertion (A): For Piaget children actively construct their own minds.

Reason (R) : Vygotsky took a view that mind is a joint cultural construction and emerges as a result of
interaction between children and adults.

Choose the correct option:

A. Both (A) and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B. Both (A) and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true and R is false
D. A is false and R is true

Answer: B

Q. 10 Read the statement and choose the correct answer

Assertion (A): - Human behaviour is a function of the attributes of person and environment and we find
variations in it.

Reason (R): - The variations in human behaviours is found due to the different genetic attributes and the
variations in the environmental settings.

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

Ans: Option (A) Is correct.

Explanation: Kurt Lewin proposed that Behaviour is the product of a person’s attributes and his/her
environment.
Q. 29 “In Psychology, study of the mental process is a core activity.” Mental processes refers to

A. Overt actions
B. Covert actions
C. Behavioural reactions
D. None of the above

Answer: B

Explanation: The covert activities take place in our mind, that can’t be observed, called mental
processes.

Q. 30 Psychology is considered as a Natural science, because

A. It emphasises to prove the theoretical basis

B. It exhibits nature of objectivity
C. The concepts are regularly revised due to continue researches
D. All of the above

Answer: D

Explanation: A natural scientific field emphasize to prove theoretical basis, exhibits objectivity, and
researchers revise the concepts on a regular basis.

Q.31 In the definition of psychology, behaviour means

A. Internal, covert processes

B. Mental processes
C. Outward or overt actions and reactions
D. None of the above

Answer: C

Explanation: Behaviour refers to the outward or overt actions and reactions are easily observed by
others.

Q. 32 Which of the earliest Psychologist emphasised that Psychology studies what the mind does and
how behaviour functions in making people deal with their environment?
 A. Williams James
A. Wilhelm Wundt
B. J. B. Watson
C. Kurt Koffka

Answer: A

Explanation: William James developed the thought of functionalism and focused on what mind
does and how behaviour functions in making people enable to deal with their environment.

Q. 33 The very famous book “PRINCIPLES OF PSYCHOLOGY” was published by________

A. Sigmund Freud
B. Carl Jung
C. William James
D. J. B. Watson

Answer: C

Explanation: The book was written by William James in 1890.

Q. 34 First Department of Psychology in India was established at

A. University of Delhi
B. Banaras Hindu University
C. Jawaharlal Nehru University
D. Calcutta University

Answer: D

Explanation: The first Department of Psychology in India was established at Calcutta University
in 1916. Dr. N.N. Sengupta was the Head of the Department at that time.

Case study-based questions

Case Study

Manish is a psychologist who study human behaviour of people of all age and notice what psychological,
physical and social changes people experience at different stages. One day he notices a 6 year old child,
named Sonu, was using abusive language in his locality, which was very odd for Manish. He thought
from where the child learnt all this, so he visited Sonu’s home and observed the behaviour of parents of
Sonu, and than Manish concluded that the child learnt the abusive words from his family because his
father abuses to his mother, and the other two children. According to very famous psychologist Lev
Vygotsky, an individual develops his/her cognition on the basis of interaction with his/her elders. During
his visit, Sonu’s mother asked Manish if he can help to change this behaviour of her husband. After this
incident, Manish met his friend Seema, who is also a psychologist, and discussed how they can deal with
and improve the family dynamics of that family so that children in the family doesn’t get more spoiled,
for which Seema asked Manish to send Sonu’s mother to her office. Seema talked to Sonu’s mother and
then his father as well, and explained them how it is harmful for their children to use such language and
actions in front of them.

Q. 35 According to you what kind of Psychologist Manish is?

A. Developmental psychologist

B. Biological psychologist

C. Clinical psychologist

D. Community psychologist

Answer: A

Explanation:

Q. 36 Which school of thought explain that people learn behaviours by observing other’s responses?

A. Cognitive psychology

B. Behaviourism

C. Functionalism

D. Structuralism

Answer: B

Explanation:

Q. 37 Lev Vygotsky viewed the cognitive development in children takes place as the process of

A. Constructivism

B. Introspection

C. Functionalism

D. Humanism

Answer: A

Explanation:
Q.38 According to the case study, Seema is a _________ psychologist.

A. Clinical psychologist

B. Counselling psychologist

C. Sports psychologist

D. Cognitive psychologist

Answer: B

Explanation:

Q. 21 Briefly explain what do you understand by mental processes.

Q. 22 Define the school of Functionalism briefly and who propounded it.

Q. 23 What do you understand by Cognitive Psychology?

OR

What is Developmental Psychology

Q. 24 Briefly define Health Psychology?

OR

What do you understand by Educational psychology?

Q. 25 Briefly mention how can we apply psychology in our daily life (any two points).

Q. 1 _______ established first laboratory of Psychology in Leipzig, Germany.

Q. 2 William James founded Psychoanalysis as a system to understand and cure psychological disorders.
(True/False)

Q. 23(A) Briefly explain the difference between the field of Social Psychology and Clinical Psychology.

OR

Q. 23(B) What are the work responsibilities of a School Psychologist?

CHAPTER 2 Methods of Enquiry in Psychology

Q. 1 A quantitative method to analyse the data, comprises of

A. Narrative analysis

B. Calculation of central tendency

C. Thematic analysis

D. Content analysis

Answer: B

Explanation: B. In Quantitative method, the data is collected and organised in numbers and then
followed by certain statistical methods like central tendency.

Q.2 The test in which there’s no such time limit of its completion and the problems are arranged in an
increasing order of difficulty, is called

A. Individual test
B. Verbal test
C. Speed test
 D. Power test

Answer: D

Explanation: D. The power tests are supposed to assess the underlying potential of an individual by allowing
him/her sufficient time.

Q. 3 The fact that if two or more researcher administer a psychological test on the same group of
subject(s), both of them would come up with more or less the same values for each person in the group,
is called

A. Objectivity

B. Validity

C. Norms

D. Randomness

Answer: A

Explanation: Objectivity refers that if two or more individuals studies particular event
independently, the result would be for a greater extent

Q. 4 The information can be gathered quickly and efficiently from thousand of individuals, and it also get
the public opinion on new issues. This is the advantage of which method of data collection?

A. Experiment

B. Quasi experiment

C. Correlational research

D. Survey

Answer : D

Explanation Survey is the method through which a large data can be gathered quickly on various
contexts.
Q. 5 The core function of ________ method is that changes are made in one factor and its effect is
studied on other factor, while keeping other related factors constant.

A. Observation

B. Experiment

C. Correlation

D. Survey

.Answer B

Explanation: In the experimental method, cause and effect relationship is find out between two stimulus

Q. 6 The experiments in which independent variable is selected rather than manipulated are called:

A. Field Experiments

B. Quasi Experiments

C. Lab Experiments

D. Pseudo-experiment

Answer B

Explanation: In the quasi experiment, the independent variable is not manipulated but selected from the
targeted surrounding.

Q. 7 The prime step in research is to identify a problem followed by developing a ___________, that is a
tentative answer and usually based on earlier evidences.

A. Hypothesis

B. Revising conclusion

C. Explanation

D. Description
Answer A.

Explanation: Hypothesis is referred as the tentative or assumed result of the problem.

Q. 8 Suresh want to study the effect of a drug on diabetic and non-diabetic individuals, the appropriate
method to study this phenomenon would be

A. Observation

B. Experiment

C. Quasi-experiment

D. Case study

Answer: B

Explanation: In the experimental method, cause and effect relationship is studied in two or more stimuli.

Q. 9 Which of the given is NOT true about the observation method?

A. It enables the researcher to study people and their behaviour in a naturalistic situation

B. It enables the researcher to study the cause and effect relationship in two variables

C. It is a labour intensive and time-consuming method

D. None of the above

Answer: B

Explanation: Option B is related to experimental method

Q. 10 “Deepak conducting an experiment, in which there are two tasks for the participants. Rather than
giving the two tasks in same sequence, he interchanges the sequence, like task 1 gave to one group and
task 2 to other group, and after completion he change the sequence of task allocation”. It is the
description of _________

A. Counter balancing technique

B. Random selection
C. Random assignment

D. Organismic variable control

Answer: A

Explanation: This technique is used to minimize the sequence effect.

Q. 11 A procedure by which a variable may be selected, assigned or scheduled in a complete unbiased

manner, is called

A. Randomisation

B. Counter balancing

C. Elimination

D. None of the above

Answer: A

Explanation: By Selecting, assigning and scheduling tasks randomly, a researcher can control the
Biasness in a research process.

Q. 12 Which of the given is TRUE about Open-ended questionnaire?

A. The respondent is free to write whatever he/she consider appropriate

B. The respondent has to select from given options

C. The respondent is required respond in True/false or right/wrong

D. All of the above

Answer: A

Explanation: Open-ended questions provide freedom to think from different perspective to answer a
problem.

Q. 13 When we attempt to describe a behaviour in a psychological study, it refers to which of

psychological studies?
A. Explanation

B. Description

C. Control

D. Prediction

Answer: B

Explanation: Description helps in describing a behaviour and making a distinction in different

behaviours.

Q. 14 When a researcher determine a tentative answer for his/her study after identifying the problem.
This tentative answer is called

A. Objectivity

B. Drawing conclusion

C. Hypothesis

D. Ethics

Answer: C

Explanation: Correct answer is C.

Q. 15 What is the singular form of Data?

A. Datum
B. Datam
C. Datus
D. Datas

Answer : A

Explanation: Option A is the correct answer.

Q. 16 Which of the given is/are includes in scientific observation?

A. Selection

B. Recording

C. Analysis of Data

D. All of the above

Answer: D

Explanation:

Q. 17 Ankit, as a medical doctor, suggested his patient to add more items in his diet chart to gain more
weight. Addition of food and increased weight shows

A. Positive correlation

B. Negative correlation

C. Zero correlation

D. None of the above

Answer: A

Explanation: In positive correlation, two variables move in same direction.

Q. 18 Test-retest is a method to compute ______ of a psychology test.

A. Validity

B. Reliability

C. Norms

D. Objectivity

Answer: B
Explanation: Test-retest is a method to compute reliability.
Q. 19 Deepak want to study the level of grief among the children who lost their parents due to covid-19
and children whose parents suffered to covid-19 but survived successfully. What type of method will be
appropriate here to collect the data ?

A. Experiment
B. Quasi experiment
C. Correlational study
D. Observation

Answer: B
Explanation: In Quasi-experiment method, the independent variable is selected and not manipulated.

Q. 20 Match the following

P. Demographic data ---- 1. Measurement of height, weight, blood oxygen etc.

Q. Physical data ---- 2. Information related to Intelligence, personality, attitude, etc.

R. Physiological data ---- 3. Information related to Name, age, gender, birth order etc

S. Psychological data ----- 4. Information about ecological conditions, mode of economy, available
resources, etc.

A. P-4, Q-3, R-2, S-1

B. P-1, Q-2, R-3, S-4
C. P-2, Q-4, R-1, S-3
D. P-3, Q-4, R-1, S-2

Answer: C

Q. 21 Identify the correct sequence of conducting scientific enquiry

A. Conceptualising a problem, Revising research conclusion, collecting data, drawing conclusion

B. Revising research conclusion, collecting data, conceptualising a problem, drawing conclusion
C. Conceptualising a problem, collecting data, revising research conclusion, drawing conclusion
D. Conceptualising a problem, collecting data, drawing conclusion, revising research conclusion
Answer: D

Q. Read the statements and choose the correct answer:

Statement 1:- The variable in an experiment, that is manipulated by experimenter, is called Dependent
variable.

Statement 2:- Independent variable in an experiment represents the phenomenon the researchers
wants to explain.

A. Both statements are correct

B. Only statement 1 is correct
C. Only statement 2 is correct
D. Both the statements are incorrect

Q. Assertion (A): Case study is an in-depth study of an individual.

Reason (R ): It is in terms of their psychological attributes, psychological history in the context of their
psychosocial and physical environment

Choose the correct option:

a) Both (A) and ® are true and R is the correct explanation of A

b) Both (A) and ® are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
c) A is true and R is false
d) A is false and R is true

Q. 25 Anand is a psychologist. He is primarily interested in knowing the factors that are responsible for a
particular behaviour. Thus, his goal is concerned with identifying the determinants or antecedent
conditions of the behaviour. So the cause-effect-relationship between the two variables (objects) or
events could be established. This is the _________ goal of psychological enquiry.

A. Description
B. Prediction
C. Application
D. Explanation

Answer: D
Q. 26 Rajan has been appointed as new Hindi teacher in a school. In order to develop rapport with his
students he has to understand the behaviour of the students. For that he will utilize _______method of
research to understand their behaviour

A. Correlational
B. Experimental
C. Observation
D. Survey

Answer: C

Section C:- Case Study based Questions

Shweta is child psychologist. She works on the behavioural activities of children. To conduct her research
work she uses various types of method. One popular method she uses is observation. Observation can
be done through observing the person or event from a distance. In this method she chooses in which
the person being observed may not be aware that he is being observed. When Shweta wants to observe
the pattern of interaction between teachers and students in a particular class, she chooses non-
participant observation. There are many ways of achieving this goal. She can install a video camera to
record the classroom activities, which she can see later and analyse. Alternatively, she may also decide
to sit in a corner of the class without interfering or participating in the children’s everyday activities. The
negative aspect of this type of set up is that someone for example, an outsider is sitting and observing
may bring a change in the behaviour of students and the teacher and also this method is susceptible to
the observer’s bias. So, she may consider to opt another type of observation for example, naturalistic
observation, controlled observation, participant observation.

Q. 27 In the given case which fact is true about Shweta?

A. She is a clinical psychologist

B. She is a child psychologist
C. She is psychiatrist
D. She is a teacher

Answer: B

Q. 28 Which type of methods is best to identify the behavioural activities of children?

A. Interview method

B. Case study

C. Observation method
D. Experimental method

Answer: C

Q. 29 Which of the following observation methods is best suited to identify the pattern of interaction
between teachers and students in a Particular class?

A. Participant observation
B. Controlled observation
C. Naturalistic observation
D. Non participant observation

Q. 30 If a researcher wants to guess that in which circumstances a child gets angry and hyperactive,
he/she would work according to the goal ___________.

A. Description
B. Explanation
C. Control
D. Prediction

Answer: D

Q. 33 Identify the Dependent variable in given situation- “Caffeine arousing the attention of individuals”

A. Temperature of the room

B. Mode of consumption of Caffeine
C. Level of arousal in individuals
D. Quantity of Consumption of Caffeine

Answer: C
Q. 34 The standardisation procedure of psychological test, doesn’t consists of which of the following?

A. Reliability
B. Revenue profit
C. Validity
D. Norms

Answer: B

Q. 35 Identify the characteristics of a well-structured or standardised interview.

A. Open-ended questions, respondents have freedom to respond in their own way

B. Close-ended questions, respondent have to respond in very brief and to the point
C. Questions can be changed according to the situation
D. None of the above

Answer: B

Q. 36 What are the features of introspection method?

A. Observing others’ actions and reactions

A. Reflection on actions and reactions of self and generating insight
B. Observing the behaviour of an individual in group
C. Both A and C

Answer: B

Q. Read the statements and choose the correct answer

Assertion (A): - After the completion of a study, the participants are provided with necessary information
related to the topic so that participants have a clear understanding of the activity that has been done.

Reason (R): - Debriefing ensures that participants leave the study in same physical and mental state as
when they entered

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
Answer A

Explanation: Debriefing is one of the ethical principles that is practiced by researchers as an effort to
remove any anxiety or other adverse effects that participants may felt as a result of being deceived
during the study.

Q. Read the statements and choose the correct answer

Assertion (A): - The psychological tests shall be developed keeping in view the context where they are
going to be used

Reason (R): - Every psychological test is easily used across all the cultural setting whether rural or urban

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

Answer C

Explanation: The researchers should take care the context where he/she apply a particular test as some
psychological tests are culture-fair and some are culture-biased.

Q. Read the statements and choose the correct answer

Assertion (A): - If the students devote more time to study, they score higher grades in exams

Reason (R): - When there is an inverse relationship between two variables, it becomes negative
correlation

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

Answer: B

Explanation: when two stimuli move in the same direction is called positive correlation, as given in
assertion. When two stimuli move in opposite direction, shows negative correlation

Q. Assertion (A): A case study is an unavoidable technique in the clinical setting.

Reason (R): It provides a complete picture of the subject for diagnosis and prognosis

Choose the correct response.

A. Both (A) and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B. Both (A) and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true and R is false
D. A is false and R is true

Answer: A

Explanation:

Q. Read the statements and choose the correct answer.

Assertion(A) : Verbal tests are applied only with literate population

Reason (R ) :- In verbal tests, subjects are supposed to perform some tasks, e.g. passing box to make
some design.

A. Both (A) and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

B. Both (A) and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true and R is false
D. A is false and R is true

Answer: C

Picture Based Questions

Q. In what type of psychological test a participant is require to respond by looking at some symbols or
pictures, as it is depicted in above mentioned picture?

A. Verbal test

B. Non verbal test

C. Performance test

D Eye-vision test
Q. 50 What do we call that method to find out the consistency of a test in which a test is divided in to
equal parts (e.g., ODD and EVEN), and then analyse it?

A. Split-half

B. Test-Retest

C. Standardization

D Norms

Answer: A
Explanation: Split-half is one of the methods to calculate the reliability of a test by dividing it in two
parts.

Q. 51. Which of the following statement is not true?

A. In a speed test there is a time limit within which Test taker has to answer all items.

B. In a power test all items are generally arranged in Decreasing order of difficulty

C. Reliability of test refers to consistency of scores Obtained on different occasions

D. In power test items are arranged in increasing Order of difficulty

Answer: B

Q. 52 Which of the following features of psychological Test aim at making it generalizable and
comparable to other people who took the test?

A. Reliability

B. Validity

C. Norms

D. Objectivity

Answer: C

Explanation: Norms helps in comparing the performance of an individual to a given population.

Q. 53 Which of the given statement is TRUE?

A. Case studies provides a basis to form stereotypes and discriminatory behaviour against an individual

B. Validity of a psychological tool depicts its consistency of scores

C. Sigmund Freud applied true experiments to prove the concepts of psychoanalysis instead of case
studies

D. Case studies provide detailed description of events in an individual’s life

Answer:D

Explanation: Option D is true, rest other are false.

Q. 54 Which of the given is NOT TRUE about psychological tests?

A. Psychological tests should be standardised and objective

B. Psychological tests can not be subjective in nature

C. Psychological test are used in academics, placement, guidance, clinical setting etc.

D. Psychological tests shall be used by an experienced person or under the supervision of expert

Answer: B

Explanation: Psychological tests are available in subjective form as well.

Q. 26 What is OBJECTIVITY in scientific research?

Q. 27 What is Naturalistic observation?

OR

What are the advantages of observation method?

Q. 28 What is Independent Variable?

OR
What is an Experimental group in experimental method?

Q. 29 What are the properties of a structured or standardized interview?

Q. 30 Write down at least two (2) ethical issues in psychological research.

Q. 4 Test-retest is a method to compute validity of a psychological tool. (True/false)

Q. 17 What do you understand by the term Objectivity in a scientific research?

Q. 24(A) What is the difference between Quantitative and qualitative method?

OR

Q. 24(B) Explain how the reliability of an test is different from its validity?

CHAPTER 3 Bases of Human Behaviour

Q. 31 What are the terminal buttons in a neuron?

Q. 32 What are the Neurotransmitters?

Q. 33 Which brain structures comes under Limbic system (write their name only) ?

Q. 34 What is Enculturation?

OR

What is Acculturation?
Q. 35 What do you understand by the term DUAL- INHERITENCE?

Q. 5(A) _________ are the receiving end of neuron that collect neural impulses from other neurons.

OR

Q. 5(B) The visual information and visual impulses are mainly concerned with __________ lobe.

Q. 6 The Cerebrum in human brain is also known as __________.

Q. 8 Gonadotropic Hormone in human beings are responsible for

A. Regulation of minerals in body

A. Socialization
B. Sexual growth
C. Enhancing creativity

Q. 25 What do you Understand by Enculturation?

Q. 26 Explain the acculturation along with its strategies.

Q. 30(A)Write down the names of Four lobes of our brain and their main functions.

OR

Q. 30(B) Explain the human endocrine system with relevance to human behaviour.

CHAPTER 4 Human Development

Q. 2 What do you understand by the term Teratogens?

Q. 4 What is the difference between Cephalocaudal and Proximodistal physical development?

Q. 7 Briefly explain the types of Eating disorders.

Q. 10 What were the different levels of system in the contextual view of development given by Urie
Bronfenbrenner.

Q. 12 Point wise explain the Cognitive development changes that takes place in an individual at the
stage of adolescence.

Q. 15 Avinash is a 60 year old person, who is recently retired from his. What are the major challenges an
individual experiences at the stage of old age?

Class xi chapter 4

Q. 1 The process in our development that is influenced by changes in an individual’s interactions with
other people, change in emotion and in personality, is called

A. Biological development

B. Socio-emotional development

C. Cognitive development

D. Motor development

Ans: Option (B) is correct.

Q. 2 The microsystem in Bronfenbrenner’s view development shows the influence of ________ on

individual’s development.
A. Economic condition of country

B. Mass media

C. Political ideology

D. Family and school

Ans: Option (D) is correct.

Q. 3 The environmental agents that affect development in prenatal stage, are called

A. Antigens

B. Pathogens

C. Teratogens

D. Genetic mutation

Ans: Option (C) is correct.

Q. 4 What do we call the understanding that objects and events continue to exist even when they
cannot directly be seen, heard or touched?

A. Operant conditioning

B. Egocentricism

C. Object permanence

D. Rooting

Ans: Option (C) is correct.

Q. 5 According to Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development, first year of life is crucial for
development of attachment, which is represented by ___________ stage.

A. Identity v/s confusion

B. Industry v/s Inferiority

C. Trust v/s mistrust

D. Integrity v/s despair

Ans: Option (C) is correct.

Q. 6 The onset of menstruation during adolescence is also known as

A. Menarche

B. Menace

C. Hormonal imbalance

D. Post-conventional process

Ans: Option (A) is correct.

Q. 7 Which of the given is not a major concern during adulthood?

A. Family establishment

B. Career

C. Work and professional life

D. After retirement adjustment

Ans: Option (D) is correct.

Q. 8 Cephalocaudal development proceeds from head region to tail region. (True/False).

Ans: True

Q. 9. Development of children in Indian context, explained by

A. Durganand Sinha
B. Dr. N. N. Wig
C. Girishwar Mishra
D. S. M. Mohsin

Ans: Option (A) is correct.

Q. 10. Who worked extensively to explain moral development in children?

A. Lev Vygotsky
B. Harlow and Harlow
C. Erik Erickson
D. Lawrence Kohlberg

Ans: Option (D) is correct.

Chapter 5
CHAPTER 5 Sensory, Attentional and Perceptual Processes

Q. 3 What are internal and external factors of selective attention? Explain in brief.

Q. 5 What is the difference between Absolute limen and Difference limen?

Q. 6 Explain the principles of proximity and closure with relevant examples.

Q. 8 What do you understand by perceptual constancies? Briefly explain shape and brightness
constancy.

Q. 11 Briefly explain the theories of selective attention.

Q. 13 What is Depth perception? Explain at least 3 monocular cues of depth perception.

Q. 12 Accommodation in human eye is regulated by ______ muscles.

Q. 13 The illusions found in all individuals are called permanent or universal illusions (True/False)

. 1 Kinaesthetic and vestibular systems are types of

E. Neural mechanism
F. Deep senses
G. External senses
H. Memory system

Ans: Option (B) is correct.

Q. 2 The relationship between Stimuli and Sensations evoked by them, is studied under the discipline of

A. Psychoasthenia
 B. Psychosynthesis
C. Biopsychology
D. Psychophysics

Ans: Option (D) is correct.

Q. 3 When an individual is able to detect the smallest difference in the value of two stimuli to notice
them, is known as

A. Absolute threshold
B. Sensation
C. Perception
D. Difference threshold

Ans: Option (D) is correct.

Q. 4 Triesman is known for his __________ theory in attention

A. Multimode theory
B. Divided attention
C. Filter theory
D. Filter-attenuation theory

Ans: Option (D) is correct.

Q. 5 Which of the given is known as factor affecting selective attention

a. External
b. Internal
c. Motivational
 d. Cognitive

E. 1 and 3 only
F. 1 and 4 only
G. 3 and 4 only
H. All of the above

Ans: Option (D) is correct.

Q. 6 Perception can be defined as

A. Recognition of information
B. Interpretation of information
C. Making inference out of the information
D. All of the above
E. Ans: Option (D) is correct.

Q. 7 When the objects are that much closed so that they are perceived as a group, it is known as

A. Principle of proximity
B. Principle of similarity
C. Principle of surroundedness
D. Principle of smallness

Ans: Option (A) is correct.

Q. 8 It is a human tendency to fill the gaps in lines to perceive them as a whole. It happens because of

A. Principle of Closure
B. Principle of smallness

C. Principle of continuity

D. Principle of similarity

Ans: Option (A) is correct.

Q. 9 The visual field in which stimuli exists or can be placed is known as

A. Distance

B. Monocular field

C. Iconic field

D. Space

Ans: Option (C) is correct.

Q. 10 If we are driving on road , and assess the distance of an approaching autonombile. It is done
through

A. Depth perception
B. Illusion
C. Perceptual constancy
D. None of the above

Ans: Option (A) is correct.

Q. 11 There are certain cues of perception that are effective when we look at objects with one eye only.
Identify the cues

A. Binocular cues

B. Retinal disparity

C. Convergence

D. Monocular cues

Ans: Option (D) is correct.

Q. 12 Railway tracks and parallel lines are examples of

Relative size cue Interposition or overlapping Linear perspective Motion parallax

Ans: Option (C) is correct.

Q. 13 Ankit, a 6 year old student, was brought to the school counsellor by his parents with complaints of
Often hitting other children and being inattentive in class. He is often found to be roaming in the
Classroom and cannot wait for his turn to answer questions. According to his parents he is quite
Intelligent but is restless at home too.

A. Identify the problem with Sanjay is surviving.

B. Which medicine could be beneficial in such a situation?
C. Could heredity be a cause for this disorder?
D. Suggest at least one method of behavioural management.
Q. 19(A)How would you distinguish a figure from its background?

OR

Q. 19(B) Explain principle of Proximity and Principle of Closure.

Class xi chapter 6

Q. 2 Which of the following is not a feature of Learning..?

I. Learning involves some kind of experience

A. Relatively permanent change
B. Learning is an inferred process
C. Conditioning can only experiment with Animals.

Ans: Option (D) is correct answer.

Q. 3 What type of conditioning procedure is known to be most effective way?

A. Backward conditioning
I. Trace conditioning
J. Simultaneous conditioning
K. Delayed conditioning

Ans: Option (D) is correct answer.

Q. 4 Unlearned or involuntary response to unconditional stimulus is called

A. Conditioned response
 B. Cognitive function
C. Aversion
D. Unconditional response

Ans: Option (D) is correct answer.

Q. 5 The S-S form of learning is the result of

A. Classical conditioning
E. Operant conditioning
F. Instrumental conditioning
G. Learning

Ans: Option (A) is correct answer.

Q. 6 Which of the given is determinant of classical conditioning ?

A. Time relations between Stimuli

A. Type of unconditional stimuli
B. Intensity of Conditioned stimuli
C. All of the above

Ans: Option (D) is correct answer.

Q. 7 Those behaviours or responses, which are emitted by an organism voluntarily, are called
______Conditioned Response_____

Q. 8 When Conditioned Stimulus is presented at the same time with Unconditioned stimulus, this is
called ___Simultaneous conditioning.

Q. 9 B. F. Skinner conducted his studies of operant conditioning on _________

A. Cat
B. Dog
C. Bats and spiders
D. Rats and Pigeons

Ans: Option (D) is correct answer.

Q. 10 The Operant Conditioning is also called ____instrumental_______ conditioning.

Q. 11 __________ is defined as any stimulus or event, which increases the probability of the occurrence
of a desired response.

A. Reinforcer
B. Conditioned Stimulus
C. Unconditioned stimulus
D. Unconditioned response

Ans: Option (A) is correct answer.

Q. 12 ___________ type of reinforcement involves those stimulus that have pleasant consequences.

A. Positive reinforcement
B. Negative reinforcement
C. Primary reinforcement
D. Secondary reinforcement

Ans: Option (A) is correct answer.

Q. 13 Primary Reinforcers are those type of reinforcers that are

A. Pleasant in nature
B. Those reinforcers that acquired through environmental experiences
C. That are unpleasant and painful in nature
D. That satisfies biological needs to survive

Ans: Option (D) is correct answer.

Q. 14 Disappearance of a learned response due to removal of reinforcement, is called

A. Generalisation
B. Extinction
C. Discrimination
D. Spontaneous Recovery

Ans: Option (B) is correct answer.

Q. 15 Reoccurrence of a learned behaviour, that was earlier disappeared, is called ____Spontaneous

Recovery_______.
Q. 16 Responding in similar way to the similar stimulus, for example same response for all white objects,
is called

E. Spontaneous recovery
F. Generalisation
G. Discrimination
H. Reinforcement

Ans: Option (B) is correct answer.

Q. 17 The Experiment to understand Learned Helplessness, was conducted by

A. L. Thorndike
B. B. F. Skinner
C. Ivan Pavlov
D. Martin Seligman

Ans: Option (D) is correct answer.

Q. 18 Vicarious Learning or Indirect Learning are the other names of ____Observational_______

learning.

Q. 19 The Concept of_____________ learning/conditioning was proposed by Albert Bandura.

A. Observational learning
B. Operant conditioning
C. Instrumental learning
D. Classical conditioning

Ans: Option (A) is correct answer.

Q. 20 The very famous experiment with chimpanzees conducted by___________ explained

___________ learning.

A. Bandura; Insight Learning

B. Kohler; Latent Learning
C. Kohler; Insight Learning
D. Tolman; Observational Learning
Ans: Option (C) is correct answer.

Q. 21 Which pair of learning comes under the Cognitive learning?

A. Verbal learning; Instrumental learning

B. Verbal learning; Observational learning
C. Insight learning; Verbal learning
D. Latent learning; Insight learning

Ans: Option (D) is correct answer.

Q. 22 Which method is used in studying Verbal learning:

1. Paired-associates learning
2. Serial learning
3. Free Recall

Identify the correct answer

A. Only 1
B. Only 1 and 2
C. Only 2 and 3
D. 1,2 and 3

Ans: Option (D) is correct answer.

Q. 23 When we are able to perform some complex task smoothly and efficiently, it is known as

A. Classical conditioning
B. Operant conditioning
C. Verbal learning
D. Skill

Ans: Option (D) is correct answer.

Q. 24 Identify the three phases of skill acquisition in its appropriate process.

A. Cognitive, Associative, Autonomous

B. Cognitive, Autonomous, Associative
C. Associative, Autonomous, Cognitive
D. Associative, Cognitive, Autonomous
Ans: Option (A) is correct answer.

Q. 25 Which of the given are factors to facilitate Learning :

1. Motivation
2. Readiness for Learning
3. Reinforcement Schedule

Select the correct answer

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. Only 1 and 2
C. Only 1 amd 3
D. Only 2

Ans: Option (A) is correct answer.

Chapter 7…

. 1 Arrange the process of Memory in meaningful manner:

A. Retrieval, Encoding, Storage

B. Encoding, Storage, Retrieval
C. Storage, Encoding, Retrieval
D. Storage, Retrieval, Encoding

Ans: Option (B) is correct answer.

Q. 2 The process of recording and registering the information for the first time so that it become usable
later, it is called ____Encoding_____.
Q. 3 The stage Model of Memory was developed by

A. Craik and Lockhart

B. Atkinson and Shiffrin

C. Herrmann Ebbinghaus

D. Fredrick Bartlett

Ans: Option (B) is correct answer.

Q. 4 “Levels of Processing” Model of memory was proposed by ___Craik and Lockhart_____.

Q. 5 Tulving proposed and classified Long term memory as

A. Implicit and Explicit

B. Declarative and Procedure

 C. Flashbulb memories

D. Episodic and Semantic

Ans: Option (D) is correct answer.

Q. 6 Who proposed the term SCHEMA, that represent an active organization of past reactions and
experiences?

A. Baddeley

B. Bartlett

C. Bruner

D. Broadbent

Ans: Option (B) is correct answer.

Q. 7 Method of chunking, a process to enhance STM capacity, was experimented by

A. Bartlett

B. Atkinson and Shiffrin

C. Craik and Lockhart
D. George Miller

Ans: Option (D) is correct answer.

Q. 8 “Aakash is studying for his exam that is going to be conducted next day. He is reading and repeating
to memorise the concept.”

Aakash is applying which technique to memorise the concepts.

A. Chunking

B. Eleborative rehearsal

C. Making association

D. Maintenance rehearsal

Ans: Option (D) is correct answer.

Q. 9 Statement 1: Short-term memory is proved to be an active process.

Statement 2: Baddeley termed Short-term memory as Working memory.

Identify the correct option.

A. Both statements are false

B. Statement 1 is true, but statement 2 is false

 C. Both statements are true

D. Statement 1 is false but statement 2 is true.

Ans: Option (D) is correct answer.

Q. 10 The Processes that function to monitor the flow of information through various memory stores in
Stage model of memory, are known as

A. Control process

J. Handling process

K. Conditioning process

L. Pass-along process

Ans: Option (A) is correct answer.

Q.11 First systematic study on memory was conducted by

B. George Sperling

C. Fredrick Bartlett
 D. Hermann Ebbinghaus

E. Loftus

Ans: Option (C) is correct answer.

. 12 Who suggested that human memory is an active process not passive?

A. Hermann Ebbinghaus

E. Endel Tulving
F. Alan Baddeley
G. Fredrick Bartlett

Ans: Option (D) is correct answer.

Q. 13 Which researcher suggested that Short-term memory is not a uni-component Process, but multi-
component process.?

a. Fredrick Bartlet

b. Alan Beddeley

c. Donald Broadbent
 d. Endel Tulving

Ans: Option (A) is correct answer.

Q.15 The process in which an individual memorize new concepts by associating it with existing related
concepts, is called____

a. Maintenance Rehersal

b. Elaborative Rehersal

c. Chunking

d. None of the above

Ans: Option (B) is correct answer.

Q. 16 Read the statement and choose the correct the answer

i. Level of Processing model of memory was developed by James McClelland

 ii. According to level of processing model, information is processed on 2 levels
only.

E. Only 1 correct

F. Only 2 correct

G. Both are correct

H. Both are incorrect

Ans: Option (D) is correct answer.

Q.17 Read the statements and choose the correct answer.

a. Working memory is an active storehouse.

b. There are three working components in working memory

 A. Only 1 correct

B. Only 2 correct

C. Both are incorrect

D. Both are correct

Ans: Option (A) is correct answer.

R. “Savy asked his friends about the names of neuclear power plants and river system in India.”
This is called

a. Procedural memory

b. Episodic memory

c. Flashbulb memory

d. Declarative memory

Ans: Option (D) is correct answer.

S. Elvend Tulving proposed two types of Long-term memory, which are

 i. Implicit and Flashbulb memory

ii. Episodic and semantic memory

iii. Declarative and procedural memory

iv. Declarative and semantic memory

Ans: Option (B) is correct answer.

T. What do we call the phenomenon of memory, that was studied by Garry and Loftus, in which
memory can induced by Powerful imagination of events that did not took place at all?

a. False memory

b. Eyewitness memory

c. Flashbulb memory

d. Semantic memory
Ans: Option (A) is correct answer.

U. The dual-coding hypothesis, proposed by Allan Paivio, suggest that Memory is coded in

a. Auditory and kinesthetic code

b. Auditory and Visual code

c. Visual and spatial code

d. Visual and kinesthetic code

Ans: Option (B) is correct answer.

V. Semantic encoding of information is refers to

a. Phonemic encoding

b. Acoustic encoding

c. Structural encoding

d. Meaning-based encoding

Ans: Option (D) is correct answer.

W. Serial reproduction experiment was conducted by

a. Fredrick Bartlett

b. Alan Beddeley

c. Herrmann Ebbinghaus

d. None of the above

Ans: Option (A) is correct answer.

X. When a number of information are received in a sequence, and the earlier information are
retained easily, it is called

a. Primacy effect

b. Recency effect

c. Distinctiveness

d. Frequency effect
Ans: Option (A) is correct answer.

Y. Semantic Network Model for Long-term memory was given by

a. Massaro and Cowan

b. Collins and Quillian

c. Atkinson and Shiffrin

d. Tulving and Thomson

Ans: Option (B) is correct answer.

CHAPTER 6 Learning

Q. 1 Write down the features of Learning in brief.

Q. 9 Which prominent scientist conducted the Bobo-doll experiment, and what were the general
findings?

Q. 14 Which psychologist worked on learned helplessness? Briefly explain the experimental procedure
that was conducted in this regard.

Amit and Sumit are good friends, and both are working as researchers in behavioural sciences. Amit got
an opportunity to work with a school where he got an assignment on developing interest and likeness
towards school in very young students of pre-primary. In this regard, Amit advised the school
management to install some slides, see-saw, swing etc. in the garden that is very close to pre-primary
classes, and asked to reserve at least two periods daily for playing in the garden. Amit gave reason to
principal that that in this way many new children will take admission in school and absenteeism will be
reduced in old students.

Meanwhile, Sumit started working with state government and got assignment on how to make people
aware and responsible toward SWACHH BHARAT MISSION. In this regard, Sumit advised government to
install such machines where if some individual throw some amount of garbage, will get some money in
return. And similarly, if any person found throwing garbage in open area, should be punished by
imposing some minimal fine.

And that is how both friends are contributing in the national development.

Q. 16 Sumit applied which paradigm of learning while working for the state government? (1 mark)

Q. 17 What do you understand by US, UR, CS and CR? (2 marks)

Q. 18 What is the difference between Continuous and Partial reinforcement? Explain with suitable
Example. (2 marks)

Q. 1 Which of the given is least effective in establishing classical conditioning?

A. Backward Conditioning
A. Trace Conditioning
B. Delayed Conditioning
C. Simultaneous Conditioning

Q. 20 What is the difference between Continuous reinforcement and Partial reinforcement?

Q. 29 What are the differences between Classical conditioning and Operant conditioning?

Q. 28(A) What is learning disability? Mention at least Two symptoms.

OR

Q. 28(B) Explain the observational learning with the example of BOBO DOLL EXPERIMENT.

Q. 26 The group of disorders that are expressed in terms of difficulty in acquisition of Reading, Writing,
Learning, Speaking, and Mathematical activities, are known as _____________.

CHAPTER 7 Human Memory

Q. 21 How Maintenance rehearsal is different from Elaborative rehearsal?

Q. 27 Explain the level of processing model of Human Memory.

Q. 31(A) Explain the Stage Model of Memory in detail.

OR

Q. 31(B) Explain the nature and causes of forgetting in detail.

CHAPTER 8 Thinking

Q.1 The Convergent and divergent thinking in Creativity, was proposed by

A. J.P. Guilford

B. Edward Tolman

C. Sigmund Freud

D. Carl Rogers

(D)
Q.2 Which of the given is the correct sequence in Problem solving ?

A. Identify the problem, Evaluate the outcome, Represent the problem, Evaluate all solutions

B. Outcome Evaluation, Evaluation of possible solution, Identify the Problem, Rethink and Redefine
problem and solution

C. Identify the problem, represent the problem, Evaluate all solution, Selection of one solution and
execute it

D. Identify the problem, Evaluate all solution, select one solution and execute it, Representation of
problem

(C)

Q.3 “Abhijeet is a young student of class. His friends and family members have noticed that many a
times he gives up easily while solving a problem, after encountering any problem or failure in initial
stage of a problem.”

Which of the obstacle to problem solving has been depicted in above mentioned situation ?

A. Mental Set
B. Lack of Motivation
C. Functional fixedness
D. Perceptual set

(B)

Q.4 “Mango is related to sweetness, as Bitter guard (Karela) is related to bitterness”

Which form reasoning is discussed in above mentioned statement ?

A. Analogy
B. Inductive
C. Deductive
D. Unidentified
.

(A)

Q.5 The kind of thinking that is required to solve problems which have only one answer, is called

A. Convergent

B. Divergent

C. Analogy

D. Inductive

(A)

Q.6 “This morning when I went for morning walk, a for legged animal started chasing and barking on me.
I got afraid a little for some seconds.”

Identify the level of concept has been discussed here

A. Subordinate level
B. Basic level
C. Intermediate level
D. Superordinate level

Q.7 Read the statement and choose correct answer

Assertion: Thinking of an individual can not be inferred from his/her overt behaviour.
Reasoning: Thinking is an internal mental process

(Answer: A is false, R is true

Q. 8 When someone says “Furniture”, the first image in my mind comes that is of a chair.” An example
of a concept that closely matches the defining characteristics of a concept , is called ________.

A. Prototype

B. Mind map

C. Imagination

None of the above

(A)

Q. 9

CHAPTER 9 Motivation and Emotion

Class xi chapter 9

Q. 1 According to motivation cycle, the condition of need is immediately followed by a state of tension,
is called

A. Drive

B. Arousal

C. Achievement

D. Reduction of Arousal
Ans: Option (A) is correct.

Q. 2 Place the components of motivation cycle appropriately

1. Achievement

2. Arousal

3. Reduction of Arousal

4. Drive

5. Need

6. Goal- directed behaviour

A. 1,2,3,4,5,6
B. 5,4,6,2,3,1
C. 4,5,3,6,2,1
D. 5,4,2,6,1,3

Ans: Option (D) is correct.

Q. 3 Which of the given can be considered as stimuli for Hunger?

1. Low level of protein and fats stored in the body

2. Aroma or appearance of food

3. Stomach contraction

4. Lower level of glucose concentration in body

A. None of the above

B. All of the above

C. Only 2 and 3

D. Only 4

Ans: Option (B) is correct.

Q. 4 There is a part in the human brain, which plays an important role in hunger system. If that part gets
damaged, the person may stop eating and might die of starvation. This part is known as
A. Ventro-medial hypothelamus

B. Lateral hypothelamus

C. Lateral pituitary

D. Frontal lo be

Ans: Option (B) is correct.

Q. 5 What is the name of the cells that generate nerve cell during cell dehydration, which causes us to
feel thirsty?

A. Thermoreceptors

B. Chemoreceptors

C. Osmoreceptors

D. Mechanoreceptors

Ans: Option (C) is correct.

Q. 6 Which of the given is true regarding Sex as Biological motive?

1. Sexual activity is necessary for an individual’s survival

2. Homeostasis is not the goal of sexual activity

3. Sex drive develops with age

A. All of the above are true

B. All of the above are false

C. Only 1 and 2 are True

D. Only 2 and 3 are true

Ans: Option (D) is correct.

Q. 7 Identify the correct ways to manage your Anger:

1. Recognise power of your thoughts

2. Realise that you alone can’t control it

3. Do not resist having irrational beliefs about people and events

4. Look inward not outward to control anger

5. Don’t engage in self-talk that burns you

A. All are correct

B. 1,4 and 5 are correct

C. 1,2 and 5 are correct

D. All are incorrect

Ans: Option (B) is correct.

Q. 8 Which theorists have believed that our emotions are physiologically similar but through our
conscious cognitive experience we interpret the situation accordingly?

A. Schachter-Singer

B. Charles Darwin

C. Cannon-Bard

D. James-Lange

Ans: Option (A) is correct.

Q. 9 According to Canon-Bard theory of emotion, which system of the nervous system respond in
reciprocal manner?

A. Hypothalamus-pituitary

B. Cerebral cortex- skeletal system

C. Sympathetic- parasympathetic

D. Pons-Medulla

Ans: Option (C) is correct.

Q. 10 Which part of the brain is responsible for formation of emotional memories?

A. Cortex
B. Hypothalamus

C. Thalamus

D. Amygdala

Ans: Option (D) is correct.