CBSE Class 12 Psychology — MCQs

Neha always scores well in school assessments and is appreciated for her sharp, critical ability, reasoning and analytical thinking. Which form of intelligence is she most likely demonstrating ?

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 is the teacher following ?

Rohan failed an important exam. Instead of accepting that he didn't prepare well, he insists that the teacher was biased and the exam was unfair. Which defence mechanism is Rohan using ?

Meera always felt left out, low and incompetent as a child because her elder siblings were more successful. Now she works extremely hard to be the best in every task she takes up. According to Adler, this behaviour can be explained by :

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 :

Which concept is based on Bandura's social learning theory ?

Match the following : Column 1 : 1. Continued exposure to the same stressor or additional stressors drains the body of its resources. 2. The mental exhaustion appears in the form of irritability, anxiety, feeling of helplessness and hopelessness. 3. The presence of noxious stimulus or stressor leads to activation of the adrenal-pituitary-cortex system. This triggers the release of hormones producing the stress response. 4. The parasympathetic nervous system calls for more cautious use of the body's resources. The organism makes efforts to cope with the threat, as through confrontation. Column 2 : I. Resistance II. Exhaustion III. Burnout IV. Alarm

Use the correct option at the appropriate place. The white blood cells ( ________ ) within the immune system identify and destroy foreign bodies ( ________ ) such as viruses.

_________ is characterised by widespread impairments in social interactions and communication skills, and stereotyped patterns of behaviours, interests and activities.

Your friend failed an important test. You sit with him/her, listen to his/her feelings, and try to understand the experience without judgement. Which quality are you demonstrating and why ?

A therapist working with children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) gives them a star sticker each time they complete a task without distraction. After collecting five stars, they can exchange it with a small toy. What psychological technique is being used here ?

In an attitude change, when the change is in the same direction as the existing attitude (for example, a positive attitude may become more positive, or a negative attitude may become more negative), this is called :

According to the concept of balance proposed by Fritz Heider, imbalance is found when : (i) All three sides of the P-O-X triangle are negative. (ii) Two sides of the P-O-X triangle are negative and one side is positive. (iii) Two sides of the P-O-X triangle are positive and one side is negative. (iv) All three sides of the P-O-X triangle are positive.