CBSE Class 12 Psychology Sample Paper 2025 Solved

SECTION A

Q 1 Bobby is diagnosed with diabetes. However, he refuses to accept the diagnosis and continues to maintain the same lifestyle. Identify the defense mechanism that Bobby is using.
A. Repression
B. Rationalization
C. Denial
D. Displacement

Answer : C

Q 2 Which one of the following is true for personality assessment?
i. A person’s behaviour in a variety of situations can provide us with meaningful information about his/her personality.
ii. Indirect techniques can be scored in an objective manner.
iii. Direct methods of personality assessment cover the unconscious part of our behaviour.
iv. Psychological testing requires great skill and training.
Options:
A. i and iii
B. i and iv
C. ii and iii
D. ii and iv

Answer : B

Q 3 Rita wants to perform well in the examination and hence starts attending classes regularly, taking notes, setting study targets, etc. Which theory of intelligence gives importance to this stage of planning?
A. Hierarchical Model of Intelligence
B. PASS Model
C. Theory of Multiple Intelligences
D. Structure of Intellect Model of Intelligence

Answer : B

Q 4 Which of the following statements applies to Sudarshan Kriya Yoga?
A. It combines pranayam with chanting
B. It consists of mindfulness-based meditation
C. It involves rapid breathing technique to induce hyperventilation
D. It refers to asanas or only bodily postures

Answer : C

Q 5 Suhail’s intense and overwhelming fear of driving has disrupted his daily life. He does not go outside for important tasks unless somebody else drives the car for him. He has even left his job and has few social contacts. The most suitable behaviour therapy for Suhail would be:
A. Systematic desensitization
B. Positive reinforcement
C. Differential reinforcement
D. Token economy

Answer : A

Q 6 In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice:
Assertion (A): In Logotherapy, transference is actively discouraged.
Reason(R): The goal of Logotherapy is to help patients find meaning and responsibility in their lives irrespective of their life circumstances.
Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.

Answer : A

Q 7 Jayant believes that the television news anchor is talking to him. He is exhibiting:
A. Delusion of reference
B. Delusion of control
C. Formal thought disorder
D. Auditory hallucination

Answer : A

Q 8 Maya has been feeling anxious and experiencing panic attacks for the past two weeks. She feels a constant sense of fear accompanied by rapid heartbeat, sweating, and shortness of breath. This is affecting her ability to participate in school activities.
Which of the following criteria for abnormality in psychological disorders is best illustrated by Maya’s symptoms?
A. Deviance and danger
B. Distress and dysfunction
C. Duration and distress
D. Danger and depression

Answer : B

Q 9 Which of the following is not a characteristic of Autism spectrum disorder?
A. Shortness of breath
B. Repetitive behaviour
C. Problem in non-verbal communication
D. Problem in social interaction

Answer : A

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