CBSE Class 12 Psychology Board Question Paper 2016 Delhi (Set 1)
This is the CBSE Class 12 Psychology Board Question Paper from the 2016 Main Exam, Delhi Set 1. The theory paper is designed for a duration of 3 hours and carries a maximum of 70 marks. It is divided into five parts: Part A features 10 very short answer type questions (Learning Checks) worth 1 mark each. Part B contains 6 Very Short Answer type questions, each carrying 2 marks and requiring answers within 30 words. Part C includes 4 Short Answer Type I questions, each worth 3 marks and limited to 60 words. Part D comprises 6 Short Answer Type II questions, each valued at 4 marks and not exceeding 100 words. Finally, Part E consists of 2 Long Answer Type questions, each carrying 6 marks and requiring answers within 200 words. Solving this previous year's question paper is crucial for students to understand the exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme, thereby enhancing their preparation and performance in the board examinations.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 12 |
| Subject | Psychology |
| Session | 2016 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The exam is divided into five parts (A, B, C, D, E) with varying question types and marks: Part A (10x1Q), Part B (6x2Q), Part C (4x3Q), Part D (6x4Q), and Part E (2x6Q), for a total of 70 marks in 3 hours.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Intelligence
- Personality
- Mood Disorders
- Conditioning
- Attribution
- Group Dynamics
- Aggression
- Non-verbal Communication
- Self-regulation
- Frustration
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Question paper text
CBSE Last Year Paper Class 12th Physicology Question Paper 2016 Delhi (Set 1) (Theory)
Time allowed: 3 hours / Maximum marks: 70
General Instructions:
- All questions are compulsory.
- Marks for each question are indicated against it.
- Answers should be brief and to the point.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- The _____ approach considers intelligence as an aggregate of abilities.
Ans. Psychometric approach.
- Personality characterised by proneness to depression is classified as type _____ personality.
Ans. Type D.
- Personality traits of hardiness are control, commitment and ______.
1/9
Ans. challenge.
- Mood disorders in which both mania and depression are alternatively present is known as _____. Ans. Bipolar mood disorder.
- Repeated association of undesired response with an aversive consequence is called _____ conditioning. Ans. Aversive.
- Assigning causes to the behaviour shown in specific social situations is known as Ans. Attribution.
- Binding or mutual attraction among group members is referred to as ______. Ans. Cohesiveness.
- Act of aggression meant to obtain a certain goal or object is known as _____ aggression. Ans. Instrumental.
- Non-verbal acts in any talk are referred to as ______.
Ans. Body language.
- Ability to organise and monitor our own behaviour is known as ______.
Ans. Self regulation.
PART - B
11. Explain information-processing approach to understand intelligence.
Ans. Information Processing Approach It describes the processes people use in intellectual reasoning and problem solving or explain with an example. It mainly focuses on how an intelligent person acts and cognitive functioning underlying intelligent behaviour. Intelligence is not a single entity.
- Explain the term frustration.
Ans. Frustration: It results from the blocking of needs and motives by something or 2/9
Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is the official CBSE Class 12 Psychology Previous Year Question Paper from the 2016 Main Exam, Delhi Set 1.
What is the duration and maximum marks for this paper?
The allowed time for this paper is 3 hours, and the maximum marks are 70.
How is the question paper structured?
The paper is divided into five parts (A, B, C, D, E) with different types of questions including very short answer, short answer, and long answer types, each with specific mark allocations and word limits.
How can solving this previous year paper help me?
Solving this previous year question paper helps you understand the exam pattern, question difficulty, and marking scheme, improving your preparation and confidence for the board exams.
What topics are covered in this 2016 Psychology paper?
The paper covers topics such as intelligence, personality, mood disorders, conditioning, attribution, group dynamics, aggression, non-verbal communication, self-regulation, and frustration.
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