List of top Psychology Questions asked in CBSE Class Twelve Board Exam

Give two examples of extrinsic motivation.
What is intrinsic motivation?
Explain the different steps of active listening.
The ability to continue to do something, even when it is difficult is called
Recognize the personality disorder in which the person lacks empathy for others and tends to exaggerate his/her own achievements.
Explain why effective communication is important in the Banking environment.
State the full form of WAP.
............... arises because of incentives or external rewards.
The following are the characteristics of positive stress except:
Which of the following is not a stage of active listening?
Name the type of personality disorder, in which a condition is marked by an over-reliance on other people to meet one’s emotional and physical needs.
........... are sources of motivation and inspiration, because they help us visualize the unknown and uncharted territories beyond our capacities.
Explain the term: Personality Traits. Name any two parameters that describe a personality, based on Five Factor Model.
There are five stages of active listening. The first stage is ‘Receiving’. Write the names of the other four stages.
Rakhi is not able to trust anyone, not even her friends or family members. She holds grudges against others. What is the kind of personality disorder that she suffers from?
............. is a kind of motivation that includes activities for which there is no apparent reward but one derives enjoyment and satisfaction in doing them.
Communication involves a sender, who encodes and sends a message through a channel, and a receiver, who decodes the message and gives .............
A psychologist used projective techniques to assess Rupa's personality. What are the chief features and benefits of using these tests for her, when compared to the direct methods?
Mohit understands the motives, feelings and behaviours of other people and can develop a comfortable relationship with them. He also likes to travel as he recognises the beauty of different species of flora and fauna. Identify the types of intelligence that Mohit possesses in accordance with Gardner's theory. From the information provided about Mohit, explain any two other types of intelligence that Mohit may not be possessing.

What do you understand by the term ‘dissociation'? Explain its various forms.

Enumerate the structure of personality with respect to Freud's theory of personality.

What are the common features of neurodevelopmental disorders? Describe any three neurodevelopmental disorders.

Discuss the interview and observation methods used in behavioral analysis. Describe the problems we face in using these methods.

Madan joined the ‘Teach an Adult' group. He could fulfil his desire to help the adults who had no opportunity to study. Because of his participation in the group, he was perceived to be generous and important. Why do you think Madan joined this group?

Sakshi is a member of the school basketball team. Santosh is a member of a group of teachers that help with co-curricular activities in the school. State the key differences between Sakshi's team and Santosh's group.