CBSE Class 12 Psychology Previous Year Question Paper 2017 (Delhi Set-1)
This is the CBSE Class 12 Psychology Previous Year Question Paper from the 2017 Main Exam, Delhi Set-1. The paper is divided into five parts: Part A (Learning Checks, 1 mark each), Part B (Very Short Answer, 2 marks each, max 30 words), Part C (Short Answer Type I, 3 marks each, max 60 words), Part D (Short Answer Type II, 4 marks each, max 100 words), and Part E (Long Answer, 6 marks each, max 200 words). All questions are compulsory, and marks are indicated against each. Solving this board question paper helps students understand the exam pattern, question types, and marking scheme, crucial for effective preparation and scoring well in the CBSE board examinations.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 12 |
| Subject | Psychology |
| Session | 2017 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Previous Year Question Paper |
| Exam type | Board Exam |
Paper pattern
The paper is divided into five parts (A-E) with questions carrying 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 marks. Answers have word limits ranging from 30 to 200 words depending on the question type.
Topics covered
Paper topics
- Intelligence
- Self-Esteem
- Stress
- Burnout
- Compulsive Behaviour
- Delusion
- Empathy
- Schemas
- Stereotypes
- Prototypes
- Audience
- Ecology
- Counselling
- Communication
- Listening
Important topics
- Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Intelligence
- Self-Esteem
- Stress and Burnout
- Psychological Disorders (Delusion)
- Empathy
- Social Schemas
- Group Dynamics
- Environmental Psychology
- Counselling Skills
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Question paper text
CBSE Last Year Paper Class 12 Psychology Question paper Delhi 2017 Set 1
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.
- If a person has the skill of understanding motives, feelings and behaviours of other people, he/she is said to have
- Interpersonal intelligence
- Intrapersonal intelligence
- Linguistic intelligence
- Social intelligence
Ans. (b) Intrapersonal intelligence
- Value judgement of a person about himself/herself is called _____.
Ans. Self Esteem
- The state of physical, emotional and psychological exhaustion is known as
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- Resistance
- Stress
- Burnout
- Coping
Ans. (c) Burnout
- Compulsive behaviour is inability to stop thinking about a particular idea or topic.
(True/False)
Ans. False
- A false belief that is firmly held on inadequate grounds is known as _____.
Ans. Delusion
- Empathy means understanding things from other person's perspective. (True/False)
Ans. True
- Schemas that function in the form of categories are called _____.
Ans. Prototype/if stereotype (glossary)
- Collection of people assembled for a particular purpose is called an _____.
Ans. Audience
- _____ is the study of the relationships between living beings and their environment.
Ans. Ecology
- The ability of a counsellor to reflect on what the client says and feels using different words is known as
- Decoding
- Communication
- Listening
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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 2017 Main Exam (Delhi Set-1) for board exam practice.
What is the structure of the Psychology 2017 paper?
The paper has five parts (A-E) with very short, short, and long answer questions carrying marks from 1 to 6, with specific word limits for each section.
How does solving this PYQ help students?
Solving this previous year question paper helps students understand the CBSE exam pattern, question difficulty, and marking scheme, improving their preparation and confidence.
What is the total duration and marks for the exam?
The provided text indicates marks for individual questions but not the total marks or duration for the entire exam.
What are some key topics covered in this 2017 Psychology paper?
Key topics include various types of intelligence, self-perception, stress and coping mechanisms, psychological disorders, empathy, social schemas, group behaviour, and environmental psychology.
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