CBSE Class 12 Psychology 2023

Marks by chapter

Counted from the 36 questions listed below, as the 2023 papers print them. CBSE allocates marks per unit, not per chapter — this is what was observed, not an official CBSE weightage. Every year compared →

36 questions from 2023

• Q1Vijay’s parents are confused as to what subjects should he choose in Grade 11. To know where his strengths lie, the…1 mk
• Q2There are some people who are hostile, egocentric and antisocial. They are said to be high on.1 mk
• Q3The self that values family and social relationships is referred to as. (i) Personal (ii) Social (iii) Familial (iv)…1 mk
• Q4Some traits often get associated strongly with the name of the person and derive such identities as the ‘Gandhian’ or…1 mk
• Q5Which of the following statements is not true about coping with stress? (i) Coping is a dynamic situation-specific…1 mk
• Q6Meena’s work environment is highly stressful due to unrealistic expectations by the organisation. She had been trying…1 mk
• Q7Wasim is always brushing everything under the carpet and refuses to face the stressor or even accept it. Which kind of…1 mk
• Q8Which of the following statements is/are true about the diathesis-stress model? (i) Presence of some biological…1 mk
• Q9Some people are unable to prevent themselves from specific ideas or from repeatedly carrying out a set of actions that…1 mk
• Q10Michael, a 10-year-old boy, was diagnosed with a disorder where he has difficulty in perceiving and processing…1 mk
• Q11In the following question, a statement of Assertion is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Select the correct choice…1 mk
• Q12Ritik is undergoing a therapy where he is being taught to recognise bodily processes and the emotions that are being…1 mk
• Q13Why is behavioural analysis conducted to overcome stress? (i) To find malfunctioning behaviour (ii) To find the…1 mk
• Q14In the following question, a statement of Assertion is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Select the correct choice…1 mk
• Q15Ashwin’s roommate at college, who belonged to a particular State, was always rude and selfish towards him. Ashwin now…1 mk
• Q16Which one of the following is not a factor that will lead to attitude change?1 mk
• Q17We all belong to different types of groups. What type of group will the armed forces be if you join it? (i) Primary…1 mk
• Q18In the following question, a statement of Assertion is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Select the correct choice…1 mk
• Q19Adil, a young man, shows aggressive actions that threaten or cause harm to people or animals and indulges in serious…2 mk
• Q20Ranjan has faced a lot of mishaps in his life. However, he shows low levels of illness despite high levels of stress.…2 mk
• Q21Explain cognitive distortions. Give an example of cognitive distortion that a client might be experiencing.2 mk
• Q22Suppose you are a college student who wants to contribute towards the country’s economy. Suggest a process that you…2 mk
• Q23Differentiate between ingroup and outgroup.2 mk
• Q24Ryan and Shireen are siblings brought up in the same environment. Ryan knows all the formulae in mathematics and can…3 mk
• Q25Explain any three psychological models used to understand mental disorders.3 mk
• Q26‘An individual’s attitude towards a particular topic may be contrary to his/her behaviour.’ Justify this statement with…3 mk
• Q27Mehak is an important member of her Psychology group and has recently been selected to be a member of the football team…3 mk
• Q28Describe the model which states that intellectual activity involves the three interdependent functioning of…4 mk
• Q29A study found that one-third of British children, at age six, are afraid of snakes even though it is rare to encounter…4 mk
• Q30To deal effectively with environment, the individuals must possess the right life skills. Explain any four of these…4 mk
• Q31An eight-year-old child is showing aggressive and disruptive behaviour in the class. As a student of Psychology, what…4 mk
• Q32A number of theories have been used to understand ‘personality’. Discuss how efforts have been made to categorise…6 mk
• Q33Read the case study and answer the question (Q. 33 – 34) that follows: Mohsin, a 6-year-old boy, has difficulty in…2 mk
• Q34Read the case study and answer the question (Q. 33 – 34) that follows: Mohsin, a 6-year-old boy, has difficulty in…2 mk
• Q35Read the case study and answer the question (Q. 35 – 36) that follows: When Srikanth Bolla was born, neighbours in the…2 mk
• Q36Read the case study and answer the question (Q. 35 – 36) that follows: When Srikanth Bolla was born, neighbours in the…2 mk