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SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER
(Psychology)

General Instructions :
(i) All questions are compulsory.
(ii) Marks for each question is indicated against it.
(iii) For the multiple choice questions 1-4, please indicate the correct answer in the specified box.
(iv) Question no. 5-11 are of very short answer questions of 2 marks each. Answer to there questions should-not exceed beyond 25 words.
(v) Question No. 12-27 are short answer question of 4 marks each. Answer of these questions should not exceed 80 words each.
(vi) Question number 28 to 30 are long answer questions of 6 marks each.

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Answers of these questions should not exceed 150 words.
1. Which one of the following is an attribute of well-being. 1
(a) Negative thinking
(b) Generation gap
(c) Ethical conduct
(d) None of the above.
2. Dreams can be explained as 1
(a) Compounds
(b) Cognitive events
(c) Waking state
(d) State of suggestibility
3. Who is a visionary leader? 1
(a) One who has medium-term perspective
(b) One who has short term perspective
(c) One who has long term perspective
(d) One who take initiative for need satisfaction.
4. You have to make a phone call and you ask your friend for the phone number. Which type of memory can help you remember the number for a short period. 1
(a) Long term memory
(b) Short term memory
(c) Sensory memory
(d) Non of the above
5. What is a Psychological test? 2
6. What is long-term memory? 2
7. When the retinal image changes with distance, our perception does not change. Why? 2
8. Distinguish between the sources of environmental stress and consequences of environmental stress. 2
9. Which types of job will you suggest for a ‘Realistic’ person and why? Give at least one reason. 2
10. Praveen is a good athlete but for some time he is feeling low and his performance is deteriorating. Suggest any two ways to improve his performance. 2

11. Illustrate, with an example, how reward can increase job satisfaction. 2
12. List four fields of psychological studies and describe one in detail. 4
13. Briefly explain the importance of brain and its function. 4
14. What is development? List the various stages of human development. 4
15. What is the role of family as a social unit? Explain briefly. 4
16. Describe organizational climate and name any of its two determinants.4
17. Analyze human being as organism. 4
18. Give any two differentiation between depressants and stimulants. 4
19. Explain the role of environmental influences on pre-natal development.4
20. Analyze the effect of group on performance and risk taking behaviour. 4
21. Illustrate with examples the uses and abuses of propaganda and rumour. 4
22. Explain any one model of human environment interaction. 4
23. Why is Yoga important for self-development? Discuss. 4
24. Explain the concept of Panch Kosha. Explain any one in detail. 4
25. Illustrate with example the importance of aged people for our society. 4
26. Explain time management as a strategy for mental health. 4
27. “Yoga is a way of life”. Explain the statement. 4
28. Describe any two Indian perspectives in understanding human nature.6
29. What is motivation? Explain the Indian thought on motivation. 6
30. What is conflict? Explain the various forms of conflict, 6

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