CBSE Class 12 Psychology Previous Year Question Paper 2016 Outside Delhi Set-1

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This is the CBSE Class 12 Psychology Previous Year Question Paper for the 2016 Outside Delhi (Set 1) examination. The paper is designed for a maximum of 70 marks and a duration of 3 hours. It is divided into five parts (A, B, C, D, E) with varying question types and marks. Part A contains 10 very short answer type questions (1 mark each), Part B has 6 very short answer type questions (2 marks each), Part C includes 4 short answer type I questions (3 marks each), Part D features 6 short answer type II questions (4 marks each), and Part E consists of 2 long answer type questions (6 marks each). Solving this board question paper helps students understand the exam pattern, question difficulty, and marks distribution, crucial for effective preparation and scoring well in the Psychology board exams.

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BoardCBSE
Class12
SubjectPsychology
Session2016
LanguageEnglish
TypePrevious Year Question Paper
Exam typeBoard Exam

Paper pattern

The paper has a total of 70 marks and a time limit of 3 hours. It is divided into five parts (A-E) with questions ranging from very short answer (1 mark) to long answer (6 marks) types.

Topics covered

Paper topics

  • Intelligence
  • Personality
  • Mood Disorders
  • Conditioning
  • Attribution
  • Group Dynamics
  • Aggression
  • Non-verbal Communication
  • Self-regulation
  • Giftedness
  • Conflict
  • Self-actualisation

Important topics

  • Psychometric approach to intelligence
  • Type D personality
  • Hardiness traits (control, commitment, challenge)
  • Bipolar mood disorder
  • Aversive conditioning
  • Attribution
  • Cohesiveness
  • Instrumental aggression
  • Body language
  • Self-regulation
  • Giftedness
  • Conflict
  • Self-actualisation

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Question paper text

CBSE Last Year Paper Class – 12 Physicology 2016 Outside Delhi (Set 1) (Theory)

Time allowed: 3 hours / Maximum Marks: 70

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.
  7. 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.
  8. Questions no. 27 - 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. The _____ approach considers intelligence as an aggregate of abilities.

Ans. Psychometric approach.

  1. Personality characterised by proneness to depression is classified as type _____ personality.

Ans. Type D.

  1. Personality traits of hardiness are control, commitment and ______.

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Ans. challenge.

  1. Mood disorders in which both mania and depression are alternatively present is known as _____.

Ans. Bipolar mood disorder.

  1. Repeated association of undesired response with an aversive consequence is called _____ conditioning. Ans. Aversive.
  2. Assigning causes to the behaviour shown in specific social situations is known as

Ans. Attribution.

  1. Binding or mutual attraction among group members is referred to as ______. Ans. Cohesiveness.
  2. Act of aggression meant to obtain a certain goal or object is known as _____ aggression.

Ans. Instrumental.

  1. Non-verbal acts in any talk are referred to as ______.

Ans. Body language.

  1. Ability to organise and monitor our own behaviour is known as ______.

Ans. Self regulation.

PART - B

11. Explain the term giftedness.

Ans. Giftedness is an exceptional general ability shown in superior performance in wide variety of areas (or any other authentic definition)

  1. Explain the term conflict.

Ans. A state of disturbance or tension resulting from opposing motives, drives, needs or goals.

  1. What is self-actualisation?

Ans. Self actualization is a state in which people have reached their own fullest potential 2/8

Frequently asked questions

What is this document?

This is the CBSE Class 12 Psychology Previous Year Question Paper from the 2016 Outside Delhi (Set 1) examination.

What is the total marks and time duration for this paper?

The paper carries a maximum of 70 marks and students are allotted 3 hours to complete it.

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 carrying specified marks.

Why is solving previous year question papers important for Class 12 Psychology students?

Solving previous year question papers helps students understand the exam pattern, marking scheme, and types of questions asked, thereby improving their preparation and confidence for the board exams.

What are the benefits of practicing with this 2016 Psychology paper?

Practicing with this 2016 Psychology board question paper allows students to assess their knowledge, identify weak areas, and refine their answer-writing skills under timed conditions, leading to better performance.

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