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Q1. According to Nature vs. Nurture studies, arrange the I.Q. of twins and siblings in order of high to low correlation:
(A) Identical twins reared in different environments
(B) Fraternal twins reared together
(C) Identical twins reared together
(D) Siblings reared apart
(E) Siblings reared together

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) (C), (A), (B), (E), (D)
(2) (A), (B), (C), (E), (D)
(3) (B), (C), (D), (E), (A)
(4) (C), (E), (D), (B), (A)		 1. (C), (A), (B), (E), (D) Studies on the nature vs. nurture debate have shown that identical twins raised together have the highest IQ correlation, followed by identical twins raised apart, fraternal twins raised together, siblings raised together, and siblings raised apart.
Q2. Individuals with high have been found to stop smoking the moment they decide to do so. What aspect of self is highlighted in this example?
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) Self-esteem
(2) Self-concept
(3) Self-efficacy
(4) Self-motivation		 3. Self-efficacy The conviction that one can succeed in particular circumstances or complete tasks is known as self-efficacy. In this instance, great self-efficacy is highlighted by the person's confidence in their ability to stop smoking.
Q3. Agastya is a highly motivated executive who lacks patience, feels short of time and is forever burdened with work. He finds difficulty in slowing down. Identify his personality type on the basis of Friedman and Roserman’s Classification.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) Type A
(2) Type B
(3) Type C
(4) Type D		 1. Type A Impatience, a sense of urgency, competitiveness, and stress-prone behavior are traits of type A personalities, and these traits also apply to Agastya.
Q4. Arrange in correct sequence the stages of processing on the basis of PASS Model of Intelligence: 
(A) The teacher announces a class test 
(B) Focusing attention on reading, learning and revising the content of the chapters in the syllabus
(C) Planning a time schedule, group studies etc. 
(D) Simultaneously and successively processing the information given in the text book as well as the notes 
(E) If the planning is not effective it is modified

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) (C), (B), (A), (D), (E)
(2) (B), (A), (C), (E), (D)
(3) (A), (B), (D), (C), (E)
(4) (A), (B), (E), (C), (D)		 3. (A), (B), (D), (C), (E) Stages like planning, attention, and sequential processing are all part of the PASS model. These cognitive processes are reflected in the proper order when answering a class test.
Q5. Match List-I with List-II:
 
List 1 List 2
(A) Intellectual deficiency (II) Below IQ score of 70
(B) Intellectually gifted (III) IQ above 130
(C) Remarkable ability in a specific field (IV) Talent
(D) Highly talented (I) Prodigy

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
(2) (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
(3) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
(4) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)

 1. (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV) An IQ below 70 indicates intellectual inadequacy, an IQ above 130 indicates intellectual giftedness, a prodigy is an expert in a particular field, and exceptionally talented people exhibit extraordinary talent.

Q6. Which characteristic does not determine the effect of noise on task performance?
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) Intensity
(2) Luminance
(3) Predictability
(4) Controllability

 2. Luminance Light brightness is referred to as luminance, which has nothing to do with how noise affects task performance. A number of variables, including intensity, predictability, and controllability, affect the impact of noise.
Q7. Which personality theorist emphasized the concept of fully-functioning person and ideal self?
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) Maslow
(2) Rogers
(3) Freud
(4) Eysenck		 2 Rogers Carl Rogers, a prominent humanistic psychologist, emphasized the concepts of the fully-functioning person and the ideal self. He believed that for a person to achieve self-actualization and personal growth, they must strive to align their real self with their ideal self.
Q8. "I am one who easily gets hurt," is an example of which aspect of ’Self’?
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) Self as a ’subject’
(2) Self as an ’object’
(3) Self as a ’knower’
(4) Self as a ’known’		 2 Self as an ’object’ The statement "I am one who easily gets hurt" reflects the self as an ’object’. In this context, the self is viewed from an external perspective, where the individual assesses their own emotional sensitivity and vulnerability. This contrasts with the self as a ’subject,’ which would involve the individual’s experiences and thoughts from a first-person perspective.
Q9. Which level of IQ is considered as Profound Level of Intellectual Disability?
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) IQ (55-70)
(2) IQ (35-40 to 50-55)
(3) IQ (20-25 to 35-40)
(4) IQ (Below 20-25)		 4 IQ (Below 20-25) The profound level of intellectual disability is typically defined by an IQ score of below 20-25.
Q10. Before running a marathon, David experiences a sudden surge of energy, heightened awareness, and excitement, which he recognizes as a precursor of good performance on the ground. Identify the term in which David’s feelings can be categorized:
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) Distress
(2) Eustress
(3) Strain
(4) Frustration		 2 Eustress David’s feelings of a sudden surge of energy, heightened awareness, and excitement are indicative of eustress, which is the positive form of stress that can enhance performance.
Q11. Identify the correct sequence according to the General Adaptation Syndrome. Sequence:
(A) Resistance
(B) Presence of a noxious stimulus
(C) Alarm Reaction
(D) Exhaustion
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) (B), (C), (A), (D)
(2) (C), (A), (B), (D)
(3) (B), (C), (D), (A)
(4) (C), (B), (D), (A)		 1. (B), (C), (A), (D) Hans Selye created the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) model, which describes the body's reaction to stress in three phases. When a stressor is detected, the body goes through the alarm reaction, which is the initial stage. The resistance stage follows, during which the body attempts to adjust to the stressor. When the stressor continues, the body finally reaches the fatigue stage, at which point its resources are exhausted.
Q12. Psychoneuroimmunology studies the effects of stress on the immune system.
Identify the correct statements describing its working:
(A) The Leucocytes within the immune system identify and destroy antigens such as viruses.
(B) Stress does not affect natural killer cell cytotoxicity.
(C) Stress leads to the production of antibodies.
(D) There are several kinds of Leucocytes including the T cells, B cells, and natural killer cells.
(E) D-cells produce antibodies.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) (A), (B) (C) only
(2) (B), (C) (D) only
(3) (A), (C) (D) only
(4) (A), (B) (E) only		 3. (A), (C), & (D) only Psychoneuroimmunology examines the relationship between the immunological and neurological systems and psychological processes. As a component of the immune system, leucocytes—which include T cells, B cells, and natural killer cells—help recognize and eliminate antigens. Stress has an impact on the immune system and can both boost the generation of antibodies and inhibit other immunological processes.
Q13. Match List-I with List-II. List-I:
List 1 List 2
(A) Task-Oriented Strategy (II) Maintaining a time schedule
(B) Emotion-Oriented Strategy (IV) Talking to friends or watching T.V.
(C) Avoidance-Oriented Strategy (III) Worry about what I am going to do
(D) Coping (I) Dynamic situation specific reaction to stress

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)
(2) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
(3) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
(4) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

 1. (A) - (II), B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (I) Emotion-oriented techniques deal with emotional responses to stress (III), task-oriented strategies deal with time and responsibility management (II), and avoidance-oriented strategies deal with distracting activities like watching television (IV). The dynamic process of responding to stress is called coping (I).
Q14. ”How happy were you with your job on the whole?” Identify the type of question:
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) Close ended question
(2) Open ended question
(3) Direct question
(4) Bipolar question		 3. Direct question A direct question does not provide multiple choice answers or guide the respondent to a predetermined response; instead, it asks for specific information or feelings.
Q15. An 18-year-old male had a severe dislike for touching door knobs. He feared contamination and spent hours washing his hands if he had to open a door at his office. He spent more than 3-4 hours taking a shower and spent a lot of time cleaning surfaces after ”incidental contaminations”. Eventually, he stopped waking up in the morning as it was not worth the effort. Identify the disorder he is suffering from: 
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) Obsessive-Compulsive and Related disorders
(2) Depressive Disorders
(3) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
(4) Somatic Symptom disorder		 1. Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders Excessive handwashing is one of the recurrent actions (compulsions) that result from unwanted and intrusive thoughts (obsessions) in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This instance exhibits typical OCD symptoms.

Q16. When an alcoholic is given a mild electric shock and asked to smell the alcohol repeatedly to form an association between the two, then this form of treatment is known as:
 

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) Negative Reinforcement
(2) Aversive Conditioning
(3) Systematic Desensitization:
(4) Differential Reinforcement

 2. Aversive Conditioning By associating an undesirable activity (such as the scent of alcohol) with an unpleasant stimulus, aversive conditioning reduces the behavior by establishing a negative connection.

Q17. An adolescent started therapy a week back. Based on formulating the adolescent’s problem, the therapist feels that the boy will be capable of arriving at solutions through a process of personal growth. The therapist’s approach to therapy is in an accepting environment. Identify the type of therapy being provided:

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) Cognitive
(2) Behavioral
(3) Existential
(4) Psychodynamic

 3. Existential The main goals of existential therapy are self-awareness, personal development, and taking ownership of one's actions. It frequently provides a safe, tolerant setting for people to deal with problems like anxiety and discover purpose.

Q18. Arrange the steps in the correct sequence followed in the systematic desensitization technique:
(A) The therapist relaxes the clients and asks him to think about the least anxiety provoking situation.
(B) The client is interviewed to elicit fear provoking situations. (C) The therapist prepares a hierarchy of anxiety provoking stimulus with least anxiety provoking at the bottom.
(D) The client is asked to stop thinking of the fearful situation if the slightest tension is felt.
(E) Over the sessions, the client is able to imagine more severe fear provoking situations while maintaining the relaxation.:

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) (E), (B), (A), (D), (C)
(2) (B), (C), (A), (D), (E)
(3) (A), (B), (C), (E), (D)
(4) (C), (D), (B), (A), (E)

 2. (B), (C), (A), (D), (E) Identifying the situations that cause anxiety (B), ranking the fears (C), practicing relaxation techniques (A), urging the client to pause when tension builds (D), and progressively exposing the client to more extreme fears (E) are all steps in the systematic desensitization process.
Q19. Match List-I with List-II. List-I:
List 1 List 2
(A) Logotherapy (II) Victor Frankl
(B) Client Centred Therapy (IV) Carl Rogers
(C) Gestalt Therapy (I) Freiderick Perls and Laura Perls
(D) Rational Emotive Therapy (III) Albert Ellis


 

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
(2) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
(3) (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
(4) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)

 2. (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) Carl Rogers created Client-Centered Therapy, Frederick and Laura Perls created Gestalt Therapy, Albert Ellis created Rational Emotive Therapy, and Victor Frankl created Logotherapy.
Q20. Reena and Rabiya love dogs; hence they are likely to form a group due to:
(1) Proximity
(2) Similarity
(3) Status
(4) Self-esteem needs		 2. Similarity Reena and Rabiya's love of dogs is an example of how people establish groups based on common interests, according to social psychology.
Q21. Arrange in correct sequence the stages of group formation given by Tuckman:
(A) Norming
(B) Forming
(C) Storming
(D) Performing
(E) Adjourning

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) (B), (C), (A), (D), (E)
(2) (B), (A), (C), (D), (E)
(3) (B), (C), (E), (D), (A)
(4) (B), (E), (D), (A), (C)		 1. (B), (C), (A), (D), (E) The following are the phases of group formation as per Tuckman's model: 1. Establishing; 2. Storming; 3. Norming; 4. Executing 5. Postponing
Q22. Which of the following is NOT a part of Gardner’s theory of Multiple Intelligences?
(1) Musical
(2) Componential
(3) Interpersonal
(4) Intrapersonal		 2. Componential According to Howard Gardner's hypothesis of multiple intelligences, there are intrapersonal, interpersonal, and musical intelligences. Gardner's thesis is not "componential"; rather, it is a component of Sternberg's Triarchic thesis of Intelligence.

Q23. Why are most Asian cultures characterized as collectivistic? 
 

(1) The boundary between self and others is relatively fixed. (2) The boundary between self and others is shifting, thus at times fusing with the cosmos and at other times fully withdrawn.
(3) Clear dichotomies between man and nature.
(4) The self and the group exist as two different entities remaining at a distance

 1. The boundary between self and others is shifting thus at times fusing with the cosmos and at other times fully withdrawn. The line between the self and other people is blurred in collectivistic societies, and it occasionally blends with the larger environment, such as society or the universe, highlighting interdependence.
Q24. Aarushi was a friendly, outgoing and relaxed girl who could be described as fat, round and soft. According to Sheldon’s typology, Aarushi falls under which category?
(1) Ectomorphic
(2) Mesomorphic
(3) Phlegmatic
(4) Endomorphic		 1. Endomorphic William Sheldon's somatotype hypothesis states that endomorphs have a laid-back, gregarious temperament and are spherical and squishy.
Q25. While judging a personality pageant, raters gave high scores to contestants who were already famous because of their presence in popular T.V. serials or advertisements and tended to give low scores to those who were not so popular. This phenomenon is called
(1) Halo effect
(2) Recency effect
(3) Primacy effect
(4) Rosenthal effect		 1. Halo effect The halo effect happens when one favorable trait—such as celebrity—influences opinions about a person in general, causing bias in ratings.

Q26. Who devised the concept of Intelligence Quotient (IQ)?

(1) Alfred Binet
(2) Theodore Simon
(3) William Stern
(4) Lewis Terman

 3. William Stern William Stern came up with the idea of IQ, which calculates intelligence by multiplying by 100 and dividing mental age by chronological age.
Q27. Match List-I with List-II: List-I:
List 1 List 2
(A) Self-esteem (II) Judgments about our own value or worth
(B) Self-efficacy (I) The extent to which individuals believe that they themselves control their life’s outcomes
(C) Social-Self (IV) Familial or relational self
(D) Self-concept (III) The way we perceive ourselves and the ideas we hold about our competencies and attributes



Choose the correct answer from the options given below:


(1) (A) (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
(2) (A) (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
(3) (A) (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
(4) (A) (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)

 3. (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) (A) Self-esteem: Judgments about our own value or worth (II). (B) Self-efficacy: Beliefs about control over life's outcomes (I). (C) Social-Self: Familial or relational self (IV). (D) Self-concept: How we perceive ourselves, our competencies, and attributes (III).
Q28. Which one is not a characteristic of crowding experience?
(1) Loss in privacy
(2) Loss of control over social interaction
(3) Negative view of the space around the person
(4) Feeling of comfort		 4. Feeling of comfort Rather than a sense of comfort, crowding is linked to unpleasant experiences including discomfort and a lack of privacy and control.

Q29. According to Holmes and Rahe, arrange stressful life events in sequence from highest to lowest in terms of their severity:
(A) Unexpected accident or trauma
(B) Break-up with friend
(C) Illness of family member
(D) Death of a close family member
(E) Change in eating habits

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1) (D), (A), (C), (B), (E)
(2) (D), (C), (A), (B), (E)
(3) (D), (B), (A), (C), (E)
(4) (B), (D), (A), (E), (C)

 1. (D), (A), (C), (B), (E) In bulimia nervosa, binge eating is followed by compensatory behaviors like vomiting or overusing laxatives to avoid gaining weight.
Q30. Beth, aged 18, has been trying to keep a secret from her family and friends. She is a binge eater. When others are not around, she gorges on cakes, ice cream and other food so fast that she hardly has time to chew. Once she begins there is no stopping until her stomach aches. After her binge, Beth feels disgusted with herself and makes herself vomit, then takes a double dose of laxative. Her life is totally dominated by her obsession with food. Beth is suffering from which disorder?
(1) Anorexia Nervosa
(2) Body Dysmorphic Disorder
(3) Bulimia Nervosa
(4) Conduct disorder		 3. Bulimia Nervosa In order to avoid gaining weight, bulimia nervosa patients engage in compensatory behaviors like vomiting or overusing laxatives after binge eating.

Q31. Identify the neuro-developmental disorders:

(A) Autism Spectrum Disorder
(B) Intellectual Disability
(C) Specific Learning Disorder
(D) Hallucinations
(E) Conduct Disorder
 

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) (A), (B) & (E) only
(2) (A), (B) & (D) only
(3) (A), (B) & (C) only
(4) (A), (D) & (E) only

 3. (A), (B) & (C) only Autism Spectrum Disorder, Specific Learning Disorder, and Intellectual Disability are examples of neurodevelopmental disorders. Conduct disorders and hallucinations do not fall within the neurodevelopmental group.

Q32. Find out the correct statements about alternative therapies:
(A) Yoga is an ancient Indian technique detailed in the Ashtanga Yoga of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras.
(B) Alternative therapies are treatment possibilities to the conventional drug treatment or psychotherapy.
(C) Sudarshan Karma Yoga does not benefit individuals with anxiety and depression but helps substance abuse.
(D) There are many alternative therapies like cognitive behaviour therapy and rational emotive therapy
(E) Vipasana meditation is also known as mindfulness based meditation.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1) (A), (B) & (C) only
(2) (B), (C) & (D) only
(3) (A), (B) & (E) only
(4) (C), (D) & (E) only

 3. (A), (B) & (E) only The claims (A), (B), and (E) are true. (D) wrongly classifies cognitive behavior therapy as an alternative therapy since it is a type of psychotherapy, and (C) is deceptive because Sudarshan Karma Yoga can help with anxiety and depression.

Q33. The concept of ’Balance’ in Attitude Change is explained below. Identify the correct options:
(A) Fritz Heider described this change in the form of P-O-X triangle, which explains the relationship between the aspects. (B) P is the person whose attitude is being studied. O is another person, X is the topic towards which the attitude is studied.
(C) Attitude changes if there is a state of imbalance between P-O, O-X, and P-X attitudes.
(D) Imbalance is found when all three sides are positive.
(E) Balance is found when all three sides of the P-O-X triangle are negative.


Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1) (A), (B) & (D) only
(2) (A), (B) & (C) only
(3) (A), (B) & (E) only
(4) (A), (D) & (E) only

 2. (A), (B) & (C) only The assertions (A), (B), and (C) regarding Fritz Heider's Balance Theory are accurate. In this situation, the definitions of balance and imbalance in (D) and (E) are inaccurate.
Q34. When a large audience is asked to clap as loudly as possible, it was observed that the bigger the group size, the more the increase in noise, but the amount of noise each participant made was reduced. This phenomenon is called:
(1) Social facilitation
(2) Social loafing
(3) Social rejection
(4) Social participation		 2. Social Loafing Social loafing is the phenomenon wherein people work less hard in a group setting than they do alone, as evidenced by the fact that each participant makes less noise.

Q35. Discussed below are elements of triarchic theory. Choose the correct options from the statements given below:
(A) The triarchic theory of intelligence was given by Howard Gardner.
(B) According to this theory, intelligence is the ability to adapt, shape, and select the environment to accomplish one’s goals.
(C) There are three basic types of intelligence: componential, contextual, and experiential.
(D) Componential intelligence may also be called street smartness or business sense.
(E) Experiential or creative intelligence is involved in using past experiences creatively to solve novel problems.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(1) (A), (C) and (D) only
(2) (B), (C) and (D) only
(3) (B), (C) and (E) only
(4) (A), (B) and (C) only

 3. (B), (C) and (E) only Not Howard Gardner, but Robert Sternberg was the one who first put forth the triarchic theory. The theory's elements are appropriately described in (B), (C), and (E).

Q36. The Clinical formulation of a client’s problem has the following advantages:
(A) Identification of areas to be targeted for treatment in psychotherapy.
(B) Understanding the status of the client.
(C) Understanding the problems.
(D) To make money.
(E) Choice of techniques for treatment.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1) (B), (C) (E) only
(2) (C), (D) (E) only
(3) (A), (B) (C) only
(4) (A), (C) (E) only

 4. (A), (C) & (E) only Valid benefits of clinical formulation include (A), (C), and (E). Since profit motives are not a benefit of therapeutic formulation, (D) is improper.
Q37. Dhruv has been consuming alcohol for many years. Recently he has joined an alcohol rehabilitation center. During his group therapy session, Dhruv shared the amount of alcohol he could drink to feel ’high’. He started with a peg and to get the same effect now he has to take a greater amount. Identify the reason for this change:
1. Withdrawal
2. Tolerance
3. Poor quality of alcohol
4. Fixation		 2. Tolerance The body's adaptation to alcohol is known as tolerance, and it takes higher doses to provide the same effects.
Q38. George was in New York when he saw the Twin Towers being destroyed by the terrorist airplanes. Now he has recurrent dreams, flashbacks, and emotional numbing. These are characteristic of:
(1) Generalised Anxiety Disorder
(2) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
(3) Separation Anxiety Disorder
(4) Pre-Traumatic Stress Disorder		 2. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Recurrent dreams, flashbacks, and emotional numbness are all signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that George is experiencing.
Q39. While singing during the school assembly, you can see that some children are singing, whereas some are only moving their legs or not singing at all. This phenomenon can be explained by:
(1) Social Facilitation
(2) Social Loafing
(3) Social Inhibition
(4) Social Motivation		 2. Social Loafing The phenomena of certain children putting up less effort in a group environment is one example of social loafing.
Q40. Which one of the following is not a core/basic skill in the field of psychological services?
(1) Leadership skills
(2) Communication skills
(3) Psychological testing skills
(4) Counselling skills		 1. Leadership skills In contrast to other abilities, leadership is not seen as a key competency in psychological services, despite its importance.
Q41. ”Sanyogita avidly read about methods used by other developed countries.” Which component of attitude is being highlighted here?
(1) Affective
(2) Behavioural
(3) Cognitive
(4) Valance		 3. Cognitive By reading and learning, Sanyogita exemplifies the concepts and thoughts that make up the cognitive component of attitude.

Q42. Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follow: The problem of household garbage is common in most Indian cities. Despite the increasing concern for a clean environment, we do not know to what extent citizens are aware of how to dispose of the garbage at home. Sanyogita, a high school teacher, took the lead to organize a team comprising of her colleagues in school and started going door to door in the nearby colonies to educate people on how to separate domestic waste and hand it over to the garbage collection agencies. She also avidly read about methods used by other developed countries and felt distressed when she observed how callous some people were towards keeping a clean environment. The local newspapers appreciated Sanyogita’s efforts and applauded her publicly. Sanyogita’s students and children joined her mission to segregate garbage and send the biodegradable waste to the nearby recycle plant.

Identify the behavioral component of the attitude displayed by Sanyogita towards the environment:
(1) Sanyogita took the lead to organise a team of teachers and started going door to door in the nearby colonies.
(2) She avidly read about methods used by developed countries.
(3) She felt distressed when people were callous about their environment
(4) Sanyogita’s students and children joined her mission.

 4. Sanyogita took the lead to organize a team of teachers. As demonstrated by Sanyogita's anguish, the affective component deals with feelings and emotions.
Q43. Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follow: The problem of household garbage is common in most Indian cities. Despite the increasing concern for a clean environment, we do not know to what extent citizens are aware of how to dispose of the garbage at home. Sanyogita, a high school teacher, took the lead to organize a team comprising her colleagues in school and started going door to door in the nearby colonies to educate people on how to separate domestic waste and hand it over to the garbage collection agencies. She also avidly read about methods used by other developed countries and felt distressed when she observed how callous some people were towards keeping a clean environment. The local newspapers appreciated Sanyogita’s efforts and applauded her publicly. Sanyogita’s students and children joined her mission to segregate garbage and send the biodegradable waste to the nearby recycle plant.

”Sanyogita felt distressed when she observed how callous some people are towards keeping a clean environment”. Identify the component of attitude being expressed here:
(1) Affective
(2) Behavioural
(3) Cognitive
(4) Effective		 1. Affective The affective component pertains to feelings and emotions, evident in Sanyogita's distress.

Q44. Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follow: The problem of household garbage is common in most Indian cities. Despite the increasing concern for a clean environment, we do not know to what extent citizens are aware of how to dispose of the garbage at home. Sanyogita, a high school teacher, took the lead to organize a team comprising her colleagues in school and started going door to door in the nearby colonies to educate people on how to separate domestic waste and hand it over to the garbage collection agencies. She also avidly read about methods used by other developed countries and felt distressed when she observed how callous some people were towards keeping a clean environment. The local newspapers appreciated Sanyogita’s efforts and applauded her publicly. Sanyogita’s students and children joined her mission to segregate garbage and send the biodegradable waste to the nearby recycle plant.


Identify the process of attitude formation demonstrated in the passage:
(1) Learning attitudes by association
(2) Learning attitudes through group norms
(3) Learning attitudes through modelling
(4) Learning attitudes through exposure to information

 4. Learning attitudes through exposure to information Exposure to knowledge about efficient waste management techniques shapes Sanyogita's mindset.

Q45. Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follow: The problem of household garbage is common in most Indian cities. Despite the increasing concern for a clean environment, we do not know to what extent citizens are aware of how to dispose of the garbage at home. Sanyogita, a high school teacher, took the lead to organize a team comprising her colleagues in school and started going door to door in the nearby colonies to educate people on how to separate domestic waste and hand it over to the garbage collection agencies. She also avidly read about methods used by other developed countries and felt distressed when she observed how callous some people were towards keeping a clean environment. The local newspapers appreciated Sanyogita’s efforts and applauded her publicly. Sanyogita’s students and children joined her mission to segregate garbage and send the biodegradable waste to the nearby recycle plant


Which factor affects the shaping of attitudes in the early years of life? 
(1) Reference group
(2) Personal experience
(3) Media-related influences
(4) Family and School environmenT

 4. Family and School environment The main factors influencing the development of attitudes in early life are family and school.

Q46. Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follow: Major Chandra, an infantry soldier, was posted in the border area with his unit. One day, an informer gave a message that terrorists had entered a school and were threatening to blow it up if some of their terrorist prisoners were not released. The major entered the school premises along with other soldiers but was shocked to see the terrorists armed with the latest weapons. Soon the firing started; the terrorists had an advantageous position and immediately shot down a few soldiers without caring for their lives. Major Chandra entered the school and started firing, which led to the killing of the terrorists, and he got badly injured. Though the Major has recovered, he still gets flashbacks and recurring nightmares


Identify the disorder Major Chandra is suffering from:
(1) Conversion Disorder
(2) Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
(3) Illness-Anxiety Disorder
(4) Generalized Anxiety Disorder
 

 2. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder His nightmares and flashbacks are typical of PTSD.

Q47. Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follow: Major Chandra, an infantry soldier, was posted in the border area with his unit. One day, an informer gave a message that terrorists had entered a school and were threatening to blow it up if some of their terrorist prisoners were not released. The major entered the school premises along with other soldiers but was shocked to see the terrorists armed with the latest weapons. Soon the firing started; the terrorists had an advantageous position and immediately shot down a few soldiers without caring for their lives. Major Chandra entered the school and started firing, which led to the killing of the terrorists, and he got badly injured. Though the Major has recovered, he still gets flashbacks and recurring nightmares

Which of the following is also a type of Trauma and Stress-Related Disorder?
(1) Adjustment Disorders
(2) Somatic Symptom Disorder
(3) Separation Anxiety Disorder
(4) Social Anxiety Disorder

 1. Adjustment Disorders Trauma and stress-related disorders are the categories under which adjustment disorders fall.

Q48. Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follow: Major Chandra, an infantry soldier, was posted in the border area with his unit. One day, an informer gave a message that terrorists had entered a school and were threatening to blow it up if some of their terrorist prisoners were not released. The major entered the school premises along with other soldiers but was shocked to see the terrorists armed with the latest weapons. Soon the firing started; the terrorists had an advantageous position and immediately shot down a few soldiers without caring for their lives. Major Chandra entered the school and started firing, which led to the killing of the terrorists, and he got badly injured. Though the Major has recovered, he still gets flashbacks and recurring nightmares


Pick out the other symptoms related to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder:
(1) Paralysis
(2) Depressed mood
(3) Emotional Numbing
(4) Exfoliation

 3. Emotional Numbing Paralysis and exfoliation are not linked to PTSD, but emotional numbness is a typical symptom.

Q49. Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follow: Major Chandra, an infantry soldier, was posted in the border area with his unit. One day, an informer gave a message that terrorists had entered a school and were threatening to blow it up if some of their terrorist prisoners were not released. The major entered the school premises along with other soldiers but was shocked to see the terrorists armed with the latest weapons. Soon the firing started; the terrorists had an advantageous position and immediately shot down a few soldiers without caring for their lives. Major Chandra entered the school and started firing, which led to the killing of the terrorists, and he got badly injured. Though the Major has recovered, he still gets flashbacks and recurring nightmares.

Identify the major disorder under which PTSD is categorized:
(1) Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
(2) Dissociative Disorders
(3) Bipolar and Related Disorders
(4) Trauma and Stress Related Disorders

 4. Trauma and Stress Related Disorders PTSD is classified as a trauma and stress-related disorder.

Q50. Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follow: Major Chandra, an infantry soldier, was posted in the border area with his unit. One day, an informer gave a message that terrorists had entered a school and were threatening to blow it up if some of their terrorist prisoners were not released. The major entered the school premises along with other soldiers but was shocked to see the terrorists armed with the latest weapons. Soon the firing started; the terrorists had an advantageous position and immediately shot down a few soldiers without caring for their lives. Major Chandra entered the school and started firing, which led to the killing of the terrorists, and he got badly injured. Though the Major has recovered, he still gets flashbacks and recurring nightmares.

Identify the official manual which describes the diagnostic criteria for PTSD:
(1) DSM V
(2) ICD V
(3) GSM IV
(4) ISM V

 1. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) The diagnostic standards for PTSD and other mental health conditions are described in the DSM-5.