Self & Personality: Class 12 Previous Year Questions

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1. (a) Direct techniques of personality assessment come with their own drawbacks especially related to social desirability. In such a condition, suggest other methods of personality assessment which can tap the unconscious of the individual. Mention any four such…
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2. A teacher notices that one of her usually calm and respectful students behaves aggressively during a group activity. She considers whether this behaviour might be due to peer pressure and classroom dynamics rather than the student’s personality. Which approach…
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3. Ananya is known in school for honesty. No matter the situation, she always speaks the truth. According to Allport, this trait can be classified as : 1 (A) Central Trait (B) Cardinal Trait (C) Secondary Trait (D) Source Trait
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4. Which concept is based on Bandura’s social learning theory ? 1 (A) Self-esteem (B) Self-efficacy (C) Self-concept (D) Identity crisis
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5. (a) How does Freud explain the stability and potential changes in personality over a person’s lifetime ? Provide an overview of each stage and discuss the impact of encountering problems at any stage on personality development. 6 OR (b) How do ecological and c…
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6. You are a psychologist assessing the personality and emotional state of a new client using projective techniques. You decide to use the Sentence Completion Test and Draw-a-Person Test. Describe how you would use these tests and explain what kind of information…
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7. A researcher is conducting a survey to assess the personality traits of participants. One of the items in the survey asks, “I always help others when they are in need.” Which of following biases is most likely to affect the response to this item ? 1 (A) Non-re…
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8. Ravi constantly believes he is a failure because he once performed poorly on a test. Which cognitive problem is he exhibiting according to the Cognitive Model ? 1 (A) Accurate self-assessment (B) Overgeneralisation (C) Rational thinking (D) Logical reasoning
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9. A psychologist used projective techniques to assess Rupa's personality. What are the chief features and benefits of using these tests for her, when compared to the direct methods ?
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10. (a) Discuss the interview and observation methods used in behavioural analysis. Describe the problems we face in using these methods. OR (b) Enumerate the structure of personality with respect to Freud's theory of personality.
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11. Sangeeta is a counsellor. She interacts with the client and seeks information from the client on one-to-one basis. She is using as a method of assessment. (A) (B) Self-report Observation (C) (D) Psychological test Interview
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12. In India, Mallick and Joshi have developed the Jodhpur Multiphasic Personality Inventory (JMPI). Which test has it been adapted from ? Explain its most important use. 11-63 (· 19. (·) mp n b 20. 21. e h he 22. 23. (·· 24. (·) 11-63 12
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13. Surendra's newborn son has no idea of his own self. This refers to which of the following ? (i) He is unaware of various objects in his environment, such as a chair or a table in his room. (ii) He is able to cry when he is hungry. (iii) Sometimes he smiles whe…
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14. The group that is the target of prejudice is sometimes responsible for continuing the prejudice. The members of this target group may behave in a manner that proves the description to be true. This explains the concept of. (A) Kernel of truth (B) Self-fulfilli…
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15. There are some people who are hostile, egocentric and antisocial. They are said to be high on _________ . 1 (a) Sociability (b) Psychoticism (c) Neuroticism (d) Introversion
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16. The self that values family and social relationships is referred to as _________ . 1 (i) Personal (ii) Social (iii) Familial (iv) Relational (a) (i) and (iii) (b) (ii) and (iii) (c) (iii) and (iv) (d) (i) and (iv)
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17. articular State, was always rude and selfish towards him. Ashwin now does not befriend or employ people from this State as he feels that they are all impolite. This is an example of 1 (a) Self-fulfilling prophecy (b) Kernel of truth (c) Scapegoating (d) Social…
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18. Enumerate the key features of the trait approach in the understanding of personality. Explain any two of the trait approaches in detail. OR What are the characteristics of the indirect methods of personality assessment? Explain any two such tests used to asses…
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19. Manas belongs to a family of Chartered Accountants but he himself wants to become a painter. His family members strongly disapprove of his career choice which makes him unhappy. Using Carl Rogers’ theory, describe the influence of these family conditions on Ma…
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20. ‘Her journey to the top of the world’s highest peak is a story of courage, perseverance, and an unbreakable spirit’. According to Kobasa, which personality trait is being referred to here?
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