Chapter 1 PYQ Psychology PDF

CHAPTER 1 PYQ 1. Jasleen is high on critical thinking and can manipulate symbols to solve numerical problems. She is also high on the ability to understand one’s own feelings, motives and desires. Which of the following intelligences are displayed by Jasleen? I. Spatial ii...

CHAPTER 1 PYQ 1. Jasleen is high on critical thinking and can manipulate symbols to solve numerical problems. She is also high on the ability to understand one’s own feelings, motives and desires. Which of the following intelligences are displayed by Jasleen? I. Spatial ii. Logical-mathematical iii. Interpersonal iv. Intrapersonal a. i and ii b. ii and iii c. i and iii d. ii and iv 2. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice. Assertion (A): Situation and circumstances in which one is placed influence one’s behaviour. Reason (R): The situational influences are so powerful that individuals with similar personality traits respond to them in almost the same ways. a. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A). b. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A). c. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false. d. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true. 3. Kirti is of average intelligence but is high on ability to appraise, express and regulate her emotions. Identify the intelligence that she exhibits and why it is receiving so much attention these days. Suggest some ways to enhance this kind of intelligence of students in schools. 3 4. Explain the role of assessment in understanding psychological attributes. Describe the key features of any two methods used for psychological assessment. 4 5. Explain the term intelligence. Describe the PASS model of intelligence. 4 6. Mother Teresa believed that she had a mission to fulfil and did what came natural to her, loving others and serving them. Identify the trait being referred to here by Gordon Allport and how it affects a person's behaviour. Distinguish it from other traits given by him. 4 Read the case and answer the questions that follow. Alfred Binet, in 1905, was requested by the French government to devise a method by which students who experienced difficulty in school could be identified. Binet and his colleague, Theodore Simon, began developing questions that focused on areas not explicitly taught in schools those days, such as memory, attention skills related to problem solving. Using these questions, Binet determined which were the ones that  served as the best predictors of school success. Binet quickly realised that some children were able to answer more advanced questions than older children were generally able to answer and vice versa. Based on this observation, Binet suggested the concept of mental age or a measure of intelligence based on the average abilities of children of a certain age group. This first intelligence test referred to as the Binet-Simon Scale. He insisted that intelligence is influenced by many factors, it changes over time, and it can only be compared in children with similar backgrounds. 7. Identify the approach on which the Binet-Simon Intelligence Scale is based. Discuss its Features. 2 8. ‘Binet quickly realised that some children were able to answer more advanced questions than older children were generally able to answer and vice versa’. Why do individuals differ in intelligence? Using examples, give reasons for your answer. 2 9. Formal assessment is objective, standardized and organized. Based on this information, choose the statements which are true for formal assessment. i. Formal assessment uses systematic testing procedures. ii. It is always open to subjective interpretations. iii. Based on the assessment, predictions about behavior can be made. iv. It varies from case to case and from one assessor to another. a. ii, iii b. i, ii c. i, ii d. d. ii, iv 10. How did Charles Spearman explain the concept of intelligence? 2 11. State the importance of emotional intelligence. 2 12. The phenomena of student-teacher interactions in a classroom can be easily studied by psychologists. Critically evaluate the assessment method that will be used here. 2 13. Shamin is a spiritual leader who possesses a particular type of intelligence as explained by Howard Gardner. Identify the intelligence and give reasons for your answer. 3 14. Zarin is high in the ability to think analytically and performs well in academics. With respect to Robert Sternberg's theory, which type of intelligence does Zarin possess? Explain this type of intelligence. 3 15. Kyna and Kyra are identical twins. They were separated early in childhood. Will they show similarities in their intellectual characteristics? Give reasons for your answer.4 16. Anil did not get any positive feedback from his teacher for his project work. Instead of being disappointed, Anil motivates himself to make his project better. Identify the type of intelligence being demonstrated by Anil. a. Logical-Mathematical b. Naturalistic  c. Emotional d. Spatial 17. Given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Select the most appropriate answer from the options given below: Assertion (A): Cognitive Assessment System can be used to assess cognitive deficits in children with learning problems. Reason (R): It consists of verbal and non-verbal tasks that measure basic cognitive functions. 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. 18. What are the characteristics of the information processing approach to understanding Intelligence? 2 19. State the features of a normal curve with respect to intelligence quotient. 2 20. There are individual differences in the level of creativity. How can we explain this variation in the potential for creativity? 2 21. Akram loved his job but he was unhappy with his team leader. When Akram was approached with a better job offer, he recommended the name of his team leader who willingly accepted it. According to Sternberg, explain the type of intelligence Akram used to modify the environment. 3 22. Dia wants to choose subjects in Grade XI in order to pursue a successful career later in life. Which psychological attributes will be assessed by the counsellor in order to help Dia make an informed choice? Give reasons for your answer. 3 23. Sonam's intelligence tests reveal that she has exceptional general ability. Identify this variation of intelligence and its characteristics. How can the school help her reach her full potential? 4 24. Anil did not get any positive feedback from his teacher for his project work. Instead of being disappointed, Anil motivates himself to make his project better. Identify the type of intelligence being demonstrated by Anil. a. Logical-Mathematical b. Naturalistic c. Emotional d. Spatial 25. Ayush is a young engineering graduate, who has effective communication skills and is good at problem solving. He is respected in his society because he shows commitment towards elders, the young and the needy and values others perspectives. According to integral intelligence, what are the competencies that are visible in him ? 1 (a) Cognitive and social (b) Social and emotional (c) Emotional and entrepreneurial (d) Entrepreneurial and cognitive 26. A 14-year-old girl was sent for psychometric testing, where her I.Q. was found to be 140. What will her Mental Age (MA) be like ? 1  (a) Mental age will be greater than chronological age. (b) Mental age will be less than chronological age. (c) Mental age will be equal to chronological age. (d) Mental age will have no relationship with chronological age. 27. In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Mark the correct choice. 1 Assertion (A) : performance in terms of a single index of cognitive abilities. Reason (R) : It describes the process people use in intellectual reasoning and problem solving. (a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A). (b) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false. (c) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true. (d) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A). 28. Priya is very smart at solving any problem that she encounters. She refers to similar problems that she has faced in the past and uses her experience to solve the present ones. Which type of intelligence is she using and what theory is this based on ? 2 29. Angel, a psychologist, is analysing the intelligence scores of the children. She notices that the children from rural areas scored significantly lower than the children from urban areas. What do you think would have influenced the result of intelligence tests ? Explain how she can overcome it. 2 30. What is assessment ? Explain any three methods of psychological assessment.4 31. What is the relationship between creativity and intelligence ? Differentiate between creativity tests and intelligence tests. 4 32. If we look around in our environment, we find that success is not associated with marks at school. There are many other types of intelligences. How will Gardner's theory of intelligences explain this ? Describe his theory of multiple intelligences. 4