CBSE Class 12 Psychology Previous Year Question Paper 2017 (Outside Delhi Set-4)

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This is the CBSE Class 12 Psychology Previous Year Question Paper for the Outside Delhi Set-4, conducted in 2017. The paper is divided into five parts: Part A features 10 very short answer type questions (1 mark each), Part B includes 6 very short answer type questions (2 marks each), Part C comprises 4 short answer type-I questions (3 marks each), Part D contains 6 short answer type-II questions (4 marks each), and Part E consists of 2 long answer type questions (6 marks each). The paper tests a range of topics within Psychology, including intelligence, self-esteem, stress, and social behaviour. Solving this board question paper is crucial for students to understand the exam structure, question types, and marking scheme, thereby enhancing their preparation and performance in the upcoming board examinations.

Quick info

BoardCBSE
Class12
SubjectPsychology
Session2017
LanguageEnglish
TypePrevious Year Question Paper
Exam typeBoard Exam

Paper pattern

The paper is divided into five parts (A-E) with questions carrying marks from 1 to 6. Part A has 10 questions (1 mark each), Part B has 6 questions (2 marks each), Part C has 4 questions (3 marks each), Part D has 6 questions (4 marks each), and Part E has 2 questions (6 marks each).

Topics covered

Paper topics

  • Intelligence
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Burnout
  • Compulsive Behaviour
  • Delusion
  • Empathy
  • Schemas
  • Audience
  • Ecology
  • Compliance
  • Crowding
  • Observation Technique
  • Pervasive Developmental Disorder
  • Binge Eating
  • Existential Anxiety

Important topics

  • Intelligence
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Burnout
  • Empathy
  • Social Behaviour
  • Psychological Disorders

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Question paper text

CBSE Last Year Paper Class 12<sup>th</sup> Physicology Outside Delhi Set 4 2017

General Instructions:

  1. All questions are compulsory.
  2. Marks for each question are indicated against it.
  3. Answers should be brief and to the point.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

  1. 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.
  2. If a person has the skill of understanding the motives, feelings and behaviours of other people, he/she is said to have
  3. Interpersonal intelligence (b) Intrapersonal intelligence (c) Linguistic intelligence (d) Social intelligence

Ans. (b) Interpersonal intelligence

  1. Value judgement of a person about himself/herself is called ______.

Ans. Self Esteem

  1. The state of physical, emotional and psychological exhaustion is known as
  2. Resistance (b) Stress (c) Burnout (d) Coping Ans. (c) Burnout
  1. Compulsive behaviour is the inability to stop thinking about a particular idea or topic. (True/False) Ans. False
  2. A false belief that is firmly held on inadequate grounds is known as ______. Ans. Delusion

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  1. Empathy means understanding things from other person's perspective. Ans. True (True/False)
  2. Schemas that function in the form of categories are called ______.

Ans. Prototype / if stereotype (glossary)

  1. Collection of people assembled for a particular purpose is called an _____.

Ans. Audience

  1. _____ is the study of the relationships between living beings and their environment. Ans. Ecology
  2. The ability of a counsellor to reflect on what the client says and feels using different words is known as
  3. Decoding (b) Communication (c) Listening (d) Paraphrasing Ans. (d) Paraphrasing

PART B

  1. Explain pervasive developmental disorder.

Ans. Pervasive development disorder – characterised by severe and widespread impairments in social interactions and communication skills and stereotyped patterns of behaviours, interests and activities. e.g. Autism

  1. Explain binge eating.

Ans. In binge eating, there are frequent episodes of out of control eating

  1. What is existential anxiety?

Ans. Frankl emphasised the role of spiritual anxieties in leading to meaninglessness and hence it may be called an existential anxiety i.e. neurotic anxiety of spiritual origin

14. What is meant by compliance?

Ans. Compliance – behaving in response to a request from another person or group even in the absence of a norm.

Example of a salesperson / or any other relevant example

  1. Explain crowding.

Ans. Crowding – refers to a feeling of discomfort because there are too many people / things around us, giving us the experience of physical restriction and lack of privacy.

Crowding is an environmental stressor.

An example of crowding

  1. State two advantages of using observation as a technique.

Ans. Advantages of observation technique

  1. It allows behaviour to be seen and studied in its natural setting

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Frequently asked questions

What is this document?

This is the CBSE Class 12 Psychology Previous Year Question Paper from the Outside Delhi Set-4, conducted in 2017, designed for board exam practice.

What is the structure of the Psychology 2017 paper?

The paper has five parts (A-E) with varying question types and marks: 1-mark (very short), 2-marks (very short), 3-marks (short type-I), 4-marks (short type-II), and 6-marks (long answer) questions.

How does solving this previous year paper help?

Solving this previous year question paper helps students understand the CBSE exam pattern, question difficulty, and marking scheme, improving their preparation and confidence for the board exams.

What topics are covered in this Psychology paper?

The paper covers topics such as intelligence, self-esteem, stress, burnout, delusions, empathy, social behaviour, psychological disorders like Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and environmental psychology concepts like crowding.

What are the general instructions for answering the questions?

General instructions include answering all questions, noting the marks indicated for each question, keeping answers brief and to the point, and adhering to word limits for different question types.

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