GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA
DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION (PRE-UNIVERSITY)
I PUC MODEL QUESTION PAPER: 2024-25
SUBJECT: PSYCHOLOGY (32)
(ENGLISH VERSION)
Time : 3 Hours Total No. of questions: 44 [Link]: 80
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INSTRUCTIONS:
1. The question paper contains 5 parts A, B, C, D & E consisting of sections I, II, III,
IV, V, VI, VII & VIII.
2. All the parts are compulsory.
3. The answer should be written completely either in English or in Kannada.
4. For part ‘A’ questions only the first written answers will be considered for
5. evaluation.
PART – A
I. Select the correct alternative from the choice given : ( 5X1 = 5)
1) ____________ viewed human beings are motivated by conscious desire for
gratification of pleasure.
a) Behaviourism (b) Gestalt
c) Psychoanalysis (d) Humanistic
2) In __________ tests items are made of symbols or pictures
a) Verbal (b) Non-Verbal
c) Performance (d) Speed
3) ____________ is a process through which an individual grows and changes
throughout the life cycle.
a) Development (b) Maturation
c) Evolution (d) Growth
4) What will happen if the sky falls on us? Is an example of ________ motive
a) Achievement motive (b) Power motive
c) Curiosity & Exploration motive (d) Affiliation motive
5) In ________ conditioning, the onset of CS precedes the onset of US
a) Trace (b) Backward
c) Simultaneous (d) Delayed
II. Fill in the blanks by choosing the appropriate word from those given in the
brackets : ( 5X1=5)
[Verbal, Size constancy, Cognitive perspective, Biological, Urie Bronfenbrenner,
Sigmund Freud]
6) Gestalt approach and Structuralism were combined and led to the development of the
___________.
7) Literacy is required for taking ___________ test.
8) ____________ contextual view of development emphasizes the role of environmental
factors in the development of an individual.
9) The size of an image on our retina changes with the change in the distance of the object
from the eyes is called _______________.
10) Thirst is an example of ___________ motive.
III. Match the following : ( 5X1 = 5)
11)
A B
a) Behaviors i) Sensory modality
ii) Building block of
b) Sustained Attention thought
iii) Maslow’s hierarchy of
c) Mnemonics needs
iv) Strategies to improve
d) Mental image memory
e) Self - actualization
v) Responses & reactions
vi) Description
IV. Answer the following questions in a word or a sentence : ( 5X1 = 5)
12) Mention the types of memory.
13) All cats have four legs, I have four legs, therefore I am a cat this is an example of which
type of reasoning?
14) A person argues or compete with another individual to have an impact on others is an
example of which psychosocial motive?
15) Who was the first person to investigate classical conditioning?
16) Name any one of the prominent Gestalt psychologists.
V. Answer any SEVEN of the following questions in 2 to 3 sentences each : ( 7X2= 14)
17) Write about cognitive psychology.
18) Write the definition of psychology.
19) What is a control group?
20) Write the characteristics of sensorimotor stage.
21) Give an example for top – down processing.
22) What is a reinforcer?
23) What is modeling?
24) What is a procedural memory?
25) Define forgetting.
26) Identify any two obstacles that may encounter in problem solving.
27) What are the biological bases of hunger and thirst needs?
VI. Answer any SIX of the following questions in 10 to 12 sentences each : ( 6X4= 24)
28) What is behavior? Give example of overt & covert behavior.
29) Give a brief account of the evolution of psychology.
30) Differentiate between an interview & a questionnaire.
31) Dr. Krishnan is going to observe and record children’s play behaviour at a nursery school
without attempting to influence or control the behaviour. Which method of research is
involved? Explain the process and discuss its merits and demerits.
32) How do socio-cultural factors influence development?
33) Define attention. Explain its properties.
34) How does classical conditioning demonstrate learning by association?
35) Differentiate between declarative and procedural memories?
36) How can creative thinking be enhanced?
37) Why is it important to manage negative emotions? Suggest ways to manage negative
emotions.
VII. Answer any TWO of the following questions in 20 to 25 sentences each : ( 2X6= 12)
38) Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of experimental method as a method of enquiry.
39) Explain the principle of perceptual organization.
40) Explain the different forms of cognitive learning?
41) Does thinking take place without language? Discuss.
(PRACTICAL PART)
VIII. Answer any TWO of the following : ( 2X5= 10)
42) Write the plan and procedure that you have adopted to study the effect of directed
observation on the accuracy of the report.
43) Write the plan and procedure that you have adopted to determine the possibility of
division of attention between two muscular tasks.
44) Write the plan and procedure that you have adopted to determine the effect of distribution
of learning period and retention.
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