KARNATAKA STATE BOARD CLASS 12 SECOND PUC PSYCHOLOGY 2025-1

Q1 mcq 1 mark

'Sour grape' attitude is an example of __________ defense mechanism.

a.

Repression

b.

Projection

c.

Rationalization Correct Answer

d.

Sublimation

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Rationalization is the correct answer. The 'sour grape' attitude refers to when a person encounters a failure and attempts to justify it by belittling the goal they failed to reach, claiming it was 'sour' or undesirable anyway. Repression is pushing painful thoughts to the unconscious; Projection is attributing one's own faults to others; Sublimation is channeling impulses into socially acceptable activities.

Q2 mcq 1 mark

__________ are abilities for adaptive and positive behaviour that enable individuals to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life.

a.

Exercise

b.

Life Skills Correct Answer

c.

Self Care

d.

Dhyana

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Life Skills are defined by the WHO as the abilities for adaptive and positive behaviour that enable individuals to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life. Exercise, Self Care, and Dhyana are specific health-related practices, but they do not encapsulate the broad set of psycho-social competencies known as Life Skills.

Q3 mcq 1 mark

In this disorder, the person feels detached from his/her own body and mental processes.

a.

Depersonalization disorder Correct Answer

b.

Psychopathy

c.

Schizophrenia

d.

Dissociative Fugue

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Depersonalization disorder involves a subjective experience of feeling detached or estranged from one's own self, body, or mental processes. Psychopathy is a personality disorder characterized by lack of empathy; Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder involving psychosis; Dissociative Fugue involves unexpected travel and loss of personal identity.

Q4 mcq 1 mark

Sports club is example for __________.

a.

Primary group

b.

Informal group

c.

Out group

d.

Secondary group Correct Answer

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A sports club is an example of a secondary group. Secondary groups are characterized by large size, impersonal relationships, and are formed to achieve specific, goal-oriented interests. Primary groups (like family) have intimate, face-to-face interaction. Informal groups are defined by the lack of formal structure, and out-groups are those to which the individual does not belong.

Q5 mcq 1 mark

__________ counsellor provides career guidance.

a.

Sports counsellor

b.

Vocational counsellor Correct Answer

c.

Educational counsellor

d.

Industrial counsellor

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A vocational counsellor is specifically trained to provide guidance regarding career choices, job exploration, and professional development. While educational counsellors work within schools, the term 'vocational' directly relates to the career-guidance function.

Q6 short answer 1 mark

__________ gave the concept of Mental Age.

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Alfred Binet gave the concept of Mental Age.

Q7 short answer 1 mark

Physical, mental and emotional stress leads to __________.

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Physical, mental and emotional stress leads to burnout.

Q8 short answer 1 mark

Unspecific, unpleasant fear is known as __________.

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Unspecific, unpleasant fear is known as anxiety.

Q9 short answer 1 mark

__________ is the study of relationships between environment and living beings.

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Environmental Psychology

Q10 short answer 1 mark

__________ is the spirit of independence in thinking, talking and behaviour.

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Autonomy

Q11 mcq 5 marks

Match the following.

a.

a) Emotional Intelligence - iii) Daniel Goleman

b.

b) Ability trait - v) Intelligence

c.

c) Stimulants - vi) Caffeine

d.

d) Aversion Therapy - i) Smoking; e) Reciprocity - iv) Co-operation