NIOS Sample Question Papers Psychology Class – X (2010)

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Psychology

Class – X

Maximum Marks : 100                                       Time : 3 hours

General Instructions :
          (i) All questions are compulsory.
          (ii) Marks for each question is indicated against it.
          (iii) For the multiple choice questions 1-4, please indicate the correct answer in the specified box.
          (iv) Question no. 5-11 are of very short answer questions of 2 marks each. Answer to there questions should-not exceed beyond 25 words.
          (v) Question No. 12-27 are short answer question of 4 marks each. Answer of these questions should not exceed 80 words each.
          (vi) Question number 28 to 30 are long answer questions of 6 marks each. Answers of these questions should not exceed 150 words.

Q1. Which one of the following is an attribute of well-being.                               1
               (a) Negative thinking
               (b) Generation gap
               (c) Ethical conduct
               (d) None of the above.

Hint: C

Q2. Dreams can be explained as                                                                            1
               (a) Compounds
               (b) Cognitive events
               (c) Waking state
               (d) State of suggestibility

Hint: B

Q3. Who is a visionary leader?                                                                                 1
          (a) One who has medium-term perspective
          (b) One who has short term perspective
          (c) One who has long term perspective
          (d) One who take initiative for need satisfaction.

Hint: C

Q4. You have to make a phone call and you ask your friend for the phone number.
Which type of memory can help you remember the number for a short period.                 1
          (a) Long term memory
          (b) Short term memory
          (c) Sensory memory
          (d) Non of the above

Hint: B

Q5. What is a Psychological test?                                                                          2

Hint: Tests are standardized tools to assess individual differences in areas like ability, aptitude, personality etc.

Q6. What is long-term memory?                                                                            2

Hint:  Long Term Memory system is the memory system for the tetention of large amount of information for long periods of time.

Q7. When the retinal image changes with distance, our perception does not change. Why?                    2

Q8. Distinguish between the sources of environmental stress and consequences of environmental stress.          2

Q9. Which types of job will you suggest for a ‘Realistic’ person and why? Give at least one reason.                 2

Q10. Praveen is a good athlete but for some time he is feeling low and his performance is deteriorating. Suggest any two ways to improve his performance.    2

Q11. Illustrate, with an example, how reward can increase job satisfaction.          2

Q12. List four fields of psychological studies and describe one in detail.                4

Hint: i) Physiological psychology
        ii) Congnitive psychology
       iii) Comparative psychology
       iv) Developmental psychology
        v) Social psychology
       vi) Personality psychology
      vii) Clinical psychology
     viii) Educational psychology
       ix) Industrial psychology
        x) Counselling psychology

Q13. Briefly explain the importance of brain and its function.                                 4

Hint: Structure of brain and brief description of
         i) Brainstem and cerebellum
        ii) Limbic system
       iii) Cerebrum
       iv) Cortical lobes

Q14. What is development? List the various stages of human development.           4

Q15. What is the role of family as a social unit? Explain briefly.                               4

Q16. Describe organizational climate and name any of its two determinants.         4

Q17. Analyze human being as organism.                                                                   4

Q18. Give any two differentiation between depressants and stimulants.               4

Q19. Explain the role of environmental influences on pre-natal development.        4

Q20. Analyze the effect of group on performance and risk taking behaviour.          4

Q21. Illustrate with examples the uses and abuses of propaganda and rumour.        4

Q22. Explain any one model of human environment interaction.                               4

Q23. Why is Yoga important for self-development? Discuss.                                       4

Q24. Explain the concept of Panch Kosha. Explain any one in detail.                          4

Q25. Illustrate with example the importance of aged people for our society.             4

Q26. Explain time management as a strategy for mental health.                                   4

Q27. “Yoga is a way of life”. Explain the statement.                                                     4

Q28. Describe any two Indian perspectives in understanding human nature.                6

Q29. What is motivation? Explain the Indian thought on motivation.                             6

Q30. What is conflict? Explain the various forms of conflict.                                           6

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