Therapeutic Approaches: Class 12 Previous Year Questions

Therapeutic Approaches questions asked in CBSE board exams

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1. Ritika has been feeling anxious, socially withdrawn and unable to manage her daily routine. She decides to see a psychotherapist. Over the course of several sessions, she begins to feel heard and supported. Based on this case, elaborate on the factors that con…
   Board 20264 markscase-based
2. Reena constantly thinks, “I must succeed at everything, or I am a failure,” which causes her distress when she makes small mistakes. How can Rational Emotive Therapy (RET) help Reena overcome her psychological distress ? Mention three steps involved in the Rat…
   Board 20263 marksshort answer
3. g 23. Ashok, who suffers from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), is considering alternative therapies to complement his current treatment. Recommend and justify which approach might be most beneficial for Ashok.
   Board 20253 marksshort answer
4. Which of the following is not a major criticism of Psychodynamic theories ? 1 (A) They are largely based on case studies and lack a rigorous scientific basis. (B) They use small and atypical individuals as samples for advancing generalisations. (C) The concept…
   Board 20251 markMCQ
5. (a) Mukesh is preparing for an entrance examination and is anxious. He has a persistent irrational thought that he would not succeed. Explain the therapy that can help him understand and overcome his anxiety. OR (b) therapist assign to Wasim's phobia ?
   Board 20242 marksshort answer
6. The therapy which considers a person as a whole entity consisting of body, mind and emotions, also explains the alleviation of the client's problems. Identify the therapy and state any two key features of this therapy.
   Board 20242 marksshort answer
7. Hina's therapist at the rehabilitation centre administers to improve the basic functions of her attention and memory. (A) Social skills training (B) Vocational training (C) Cognitive retraining (D) Occupational therapy
   Board 20241 markMCQ
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   Board 20231 markAssertion-Reason
9. (a) Describe the process of rehabilitation of the mentally ill in detail. 4 OR (b) Discuss the various techniques used in behaviour therapy to eliminate faulty behaviours.
   Board 20221 markvery short
10. Shyam believes that he should be loved by everybody, all the time. Most his way, he feels distressed. Suggest a suitable therapy that will make Shyam think deeper into his irrational belief system and help him to feel better.
    Board 20221 markvery short
11. Page 5 7. (a) Discuss the risk factors associated with suicides. What are the symptoms that help in identifying students in distress ? Examine some ways to foster positive self-esteem in students. 4 OR (b) What are the characteristics of neurodevelopmental dis…
    Board 20221 markvery short
12. *There is no change in the Question Paper Design and Assessment Pattern for Academic Session 2026-27. Q28 B) Describe the Psychodynamic approach to personality with special emphasis on levels of consciousness and structure of personality. 6 Q29A) Describe Rati…
    Sample paper 2026-276 markscase-based
13. Why is it important to rehabilitate individuals with psychological disorders? Explain the effective strategies used in the rehabilitation of these individuals.
    CBSE practice 2023-245 markslong answer
14. Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Assertion: Behavioural analysis is conducted to find malfunctioning behaviours, the antecedents of faulty learning, and the factors that maintain or continue faulty learning. Reason: The …
    Sample paper 2026-272 marksAssertion-Reason
15. Alika has been struggling with the expression of her emotions. During the therapy sessions, the therapist encourages her to act out fantasies about feelings and conflicts. Identify and explain this therapy.
    CBSE practice 2023-242 marksshort answer
16. Anjan is undergoing therapy for anxiety. During the sessions, the therapist shares details of Anjan’s problems with Anjan’s colleagues without his permission. Which ethical principle is being violated here? Why is it important to follow this principle in thera…
    Sample paper 2026-272 marksshort answer
17. In one of the therapy sessions, Sarah opened up about the pressures she faced to be perfect. Her therapist validated Sarah’s emotions and emphasized her inherent worth as a person. The therapist showed ___________. a. Intellectual understanding b. Regard c. Un…
    CBSE practice 2023-241 markvery short

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