Organisation : Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Class Name : 12th/HSC (Class XII)
Subject : Psychology
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CBSE Class XII Psychology Question Paper
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class XII Psychology 2025 Exam Question Paper.
CBSE Class XII Psychology Questions
Section A:
1. Madhu is a student who excels in remembering facts and figures but struggles when it comes to solving complex problems that require critical thinking and creativity. According to Arthur Jensen, which level of abilities does Madhu possess ?
(A) Level II, associative learning
(B) Level I, cognitive competence
(C) Level I, associative learning
(D) Level II, observational learning
2. 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 ?
(A) Non-response bias
(B) Acquiescence
(C) Random responding
(D) Social desirability
3. Which of the following best describes the nature of creativity tests where there are no specified answers to questions or problems, allowing for freedom to use one’s imagination and express it in original ways ? 1
(A) Divergent
(B) Convergent
(C) Analytical
(D) Structured
4. Which of the following is not a major criticism of Psychodynamic theories ?
(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 concepts are well defined and easily submitted to scientific testing.
(D) They face criticism for using non-representative samples.
5. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the appropriate option.
Assertion (A) : Psychological tests are widely used for clinical diagnosis, guidance, personnel selection, placement and training.
Reason (R) : Objective tests provide a standardized and reliable measure of an individual’s psychological attributes.
(A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(C) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(D) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true
7. A study finds that individuals who are regularly exposed to high stress levels have a higher incidence of infections. This observation can be explained by :
(A) Enhanced production of antibodies during stress.
(B) Increased white cell count due to stress.
(C) Impaired immune response due to stress.
(D) Reduced need for sleep due to stress.
8. A person dislikes a type of food, expresses negative opinion about it, and avoids it. Which components of the A-B-C model of attitudes are illustrated in this example ?
(A) Affective and Cognitive
(B) Affective and Behavioural
(C) Cognitive and Behavioural
(D) Affective, Behavioural and Cognitive
9. Which method of message transmission is likely to be most effective for creating a positive attitude towards Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) for young children ?
(A) Mass media advertisements
(B) Pamphlets and brochures
(C) Community social workers and doctors talking to people directly
(D) Radio announcements
10. A peaceful audience at a sports event suddenly turns into a frenzied mob following a controversial decision by the referee. Which factors are likely responsible for this transformation ?
(A) The audience’s initial passive nature
(B) The presence of clear and enforced rules
(C) The polarisation of attention and shared emotions among the audience
(D) The diverse opinions and behaviours within the crowd
11. According to Sheldon’s typology, which of the following combinations correctly matches the body build with the associated temperament ?
(A) Endomorphs – Thin, long, fragile, brainy, artistic, introvert
(B) Mesomorphs – Strong musculature, strong body build, rectangular, energetic, courageous
(C) Ectomorphs – Fat, soft, round, relaxed, sociable
(D) Endomorphs – Strong musculature, rectangular, energetic, courageous
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