CBSE Class 12 Psychology Previous Year Question Paper 2018 (Main Exam Delhi)
This is the CBSE Class 12 Psychology Previous Year Question Paper from the 2018 Main Exam held in Delhi. The paper is designed for a duration of 3 hours and carries a maximum of 70 marks. It is divided into five parts (A, B, C, D, E) with varying question types and marks. Part A includes 10 one-mark 'Learning Checks' (very short answer type). Part B features 6 two-mark 'Very Short Answer' questions, limited to 30 words each. Part C contains 4 three-mark 'Short Answer Type-I' questions, not exceeding 60 words. Part D comprises 6 four-mark 'Short Answer Type-II' questions, with a word limit of 100 words. Finally, Part E has 2 six-mark 'Long Answer Type' questions, requiring answers within 200 words. All questions are compulsory, and marks are indicated against each. Solving this board question paper is crucial for students to understand the exam pattern, question difficulty, and time management strategies, thereby enhancing their preparation for the board examinations.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 12 |
| Subject | Psychology |
| Session | 2018 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The paper is divided into five parts (A-E) with questions ranging from 1 to 6 marks. Part A has 10 one-mark questions, Part B has 6 two-mark questions, Part C has 4 three-mark questions, Part D has 6 four-mark questions, and Part E has 2 six-mark questions. The total time allowed is 3 hours for a maximum of 70 marks.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Emotional competence
- Defence Mechanism
- Psychological stress
- Somatoform disorder
- Dissociative Disorder
- Electro-convulsive therapy (ECT)
- Attribution
- Groupthink
- Instrumental perspective
- Interpersonal communication
- Type-C personality
Important topics
- Emotional competence
- Defence Mechanism
- Psychological stress
- Somatoform disorder
- Dissociative Disorder
- Attribution
- Groupthink
- Type-C personality
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Question paper text
CBSE Question Paper 2018 Class 12 Psychology (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
1. Emotional competence refers to
- Self-monitoring of emotions
- Self-competence to handle behaviour
- Discrimination of behaviour
- Persistence in behaviour
Ans. Self - monitoring of emotions
- _____ is a way of reducing anxiety by distorting reality.
Ans. Defence Mechanism
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- Frustration is one of the sources of psychological stress. (True/False) Ans. True
- Extreme pain without any identifiable biological symptom is an example of _____ disorder. Ans. Pain / Somatoform
- A dream-like state separating self from reality is known as _____. Ans. Depersonalisation / Dissociative Disorder
- Electro-convulsive therapy (ECT) is a form of bio-medical therapy. (True/False) Ans. True
- The process of assigning causes to the behaviour shown in specific social situations is known as _____. Ans. Attribution / causal attribution / attribution of causality
- Extreme cohesiveness in groups results in _____. Ans. Groupthink
- _____ perspective suggests that physical environment exists mainly for use by human beings for their comfort. Ans. Instrumental
- Interpersonal communication involves communicating with two persons. (True/False)
Ans. English version of the question is ambiguous, both answers, True/False are correct. Hindi version is correctly worded
PART B
11. What do you understand by Type-C personality?
Ans. Type - B Personality
- absence of Type - A traits / opposite of Type A traits
- which are high motivation, impatient, in a hurry, feels burdened with work, feels short of time, not relaxed
OR
Low motivation, has patience, not in a hurry, does not feel burdened with work, does not feel short of time, feel relaxed
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Frequently asked questions
What is this document?
This is the official CBSE Class 12 Psychology Previous Year Question Paper from the 2018 Main Exam (Delhi).
What is the duration and maximum marks for this paper?
The exam duration is 3 hours, and the maximum marks are 70.
How is the question paper structured?
It is divided into five parts (A to E) with different types of questions including very short, short, and long answer types, carrying marks from 1 to 6.
How can solving this previous year paper help me?
Solving this board question paper helps you understand the exam pattern, question types, marking scheme, and improve your time management skills for the upcoming CBSE board exams.
What are the benefits of practicing with previous year question papers?
Practicing with previous year question papers helps students understand the board pattern, identify important topics, and improve their marks by familiarizing themselves with the exam format.
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