CBSE Class 12 Psychology 2025

Marks by chapter

Counted from the 33 questions listed below, as the 2025 papers print them. CBSE allocates marks per unit, not per chapter — this is what was observed, not an official CBSE weightage. Every year compared →

33 questions from 2025

• Q1Madhu is a student who excels in remembering facts and figures but struggles when it comes to solving complex problems…1 mk
• Q2Match the following:1 mk
• Q3A researcher is conducting a survey to assess the personality traits of participants. One of the items in the survey…1 mk
• Q4Which of the following best describes the nature of creativity tests where there are no specified answers to questions…1 mk
• Q5Which of the following is not a major criticism of Psychodynamic theories?1 mk
• Q6In the following question, a statement of Assertion is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Read the statements and…1 mk
• Q7A study finds that individuals who are regularly exposed to high stress levels have a higher incidence of infections.…1 mk
• Q8A person dislikes a type of food, expresses negative opinion about it, and avoids it. Which components of the A-B-C…1 mk
• Q9Which method of message transmission is likely to be most effective for creating a positive attitude towards Oral…1 mk
• Q10A peaceful audience at a sports event suddenly turns into a frenzied mob following a controversial decision by the…1 mk
• Q11According to Sheldon’s typology, which of the following combinations correctly matches the body build with the…1 mk
• Q12A company is forming a new committee to plan a major event. To ensure effective collaboration, they want the committee…1 mk
• Q13Ravi constantly believes he is a failure because he once performed poorly on a test. Which cognitive problem is he…1 mk
• Q14Which of the following statements best describes how societal norms influence the perception of abnormal behaviour?1 mk
• Q15A teacher notices that Neeraj, one of her class 5 students, learns new languages very easily, loves new subjects, and…2 mk
• Q16Discuss the difference between a simple and a complex attitude system using the example of attitude towards health and…2 mk
• Q17Identify and explain two strategies to reduce social loafing within a group.2 mk
• Q18How can assertiveness impact an individual’s response to stress?2 mk
• Q19Evaluate the role of common motives and goals in forming and maintaining a cohesive group, with an example.2 mk
• Q20You are working with a client who handles high stress well and remains healthy. How would you evaluate and support…3 mk
• Q21Explain how the Age of Reason and Enlightenment influenced the treatment and perception of psychological disorders in…3 mk
• Q22Analyze the relationship between intelligence and creativity, based on Terman’s research findings. OR Evaluate how…3 mk
• Q23Ashok, who suffers from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), is considering alternative therapies to complement his…3 mk
• Q24Compare and contrast technological and integral approaches to intelligence. Also discuss the cultural factors that may…4 mk
• Q25Describe four methods through which attitudes are formed.4 mk
• Q26You are a psychologist assessing the personality and emotional state of a new client using projective techniques. You…4 mk
• Q27Meera has an intense irrational fear of spiders and experiences sudden episodes of intense terror with breathlessness…4 mk
• Q28How does Freud explain the stability and potential changes in personality over a person’s lifetime? Provide an overview…6 mk
• Q29Discuss the role of core schemas, negative automatic thoughts, cognitive distortions and irrational beliefs in…6 mk
• Q30Read the case study given below and answer the questions (Q. 30 and 31) that follow: Social stress can be broadly…1 mk
• Q31Read the case study given below and answer the questions (Q. 30 and 31) that follow: Social stress can be broadly…2 mk
• Q32Read the case study given below and answer the questions (Q. 32 and 33) that follow: At any one time, a diverse set of…1 mk
• Q33Read the case study given below and answer the questions (Q. 32 and 33) that follow: At any one time, a diverse set of…2 mk