BRIGHTLAND SCHOOL, GHAZIABAD
MID-TERM (2025-26)
SUBJECT: PSYCHOLOGY (037)
CLASS: XII
Time Allowed:1 hr. Maximum Marks:50
Section A: (8 x 1=8 Marks)
1. The concept of 'general intelligence' (g-factor) was proposed by:
a) Howard Gardner
b) Charles Spearman
c) Robert Sternberg
d) Alfred Binet
2. Which of the following is NOT a component of the 'Triarchic Theory of Intelligence'?
a) Componential Intelligence
b) Contextual Intelligence
c) Experiential Intelligence
d) Emotional Intelligence
3. The term 'reciprocal determinism' is associated with which approach to personality?
a) Psychodynamic
b) Humanistic
c) Social-Cognitive
d) Trait
4. Which of the following is a dimension of the Big Five personality model?
a) Optimism
b) Conscientiousness
c) Self-efficacy
d) Resilience
Directions: In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason
(R). Choose the correct option.
a)1 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.
5. Assertion (A): Stress can lead to a decrease in immune system functioning.
Reason (R): Chronic stress activates the sympathetic nervous system, leading to the release of stress hormones.
6. Assertion (A): Projective techniques of personality assessment use ambiguous stimuli.
Reason (R): The ambiguity allows the individual to project their unconscious thoughts and feelings.
7. Match the following concepts with their proponents:
| Column A (Concept) |Column B (Proponent) |
| :---------------------------- | :----------------------- |
| i) Basic Anxiety p) Abraham Maslow |
| ii) Self-Actualization q) Karen Horney |
| iii) Cardinal Traits r) Albert Bandura |
s) Gordon Allport
a) i-p, ii-r, iii-q
b) i-q, ii-p, iii-s
c) i-r, ii-s, iii-p
d) i-s, ii-q, iii-r
8. Match the stress type with its description:
| Column A (Type of Stress) | Column B (Description) |
| :------------------------ | :---------------------------- |
| i) Chronic Stress p) Stress from positive events |
| ii) Eustress q) Stress from negative events |
| iii) Distress r) Stress that lasts for a prolonged period |
a) i-p, ii-r, iii-q
b) i-q, ii-p, iii-r
c) i-r, ii-p, iii-q
d) i-q, ii-r, iii-p
BLS/EDU/2025-26/SW/MIDTERM/QP/PSYCHOLOGY/XII
Section B: Very Short Answer Questions - 2 Marks Each (Total: 6 Marks)
9. State any two characteristics of 'psychological tests' as a method of assessing individual differences.
10. Differentiate between 'personal identity' and 'social identity'.
11. What are the projective techniques? Give two features.
Section C: Short Answer Questions - 3 Marks Each (Total: 12 Marks)
12. Explain the concept of 'G-factor' and 'S-factor' as proposed by Spearman.
13. Describe the main ideas of Freud's Psychodynamic theory regarding the development of personality.
14. What are the key components of 'hardiness' that help individuals resist stress?
15. Define intellectual disability. Classify people on the basis of IQ.
Section D: Short Answer Questions - 4 Marks Each (Total: 8 Marks)
16. Discuss the concept of 'self-efficacy' and its impact on an individual's behavior and performance.
17. Explain the various types of conflict and how they act as sources of stress.
Section E: Long Answer Questions - 6 Marks Each (Total: 12 Marks)
18. Elaborate on the different levels of consciousness (conscious, preconscious, unconscious) as described by
Sigmund Freud. How do they influence human behaviour?
OR
Discuss the concept of 'Emotional Intelligence'. Explain its characteristics and how it can be developed.
19. Describe the 'General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)' model of stress in detail, outlining its three stages and the
physiological changes associated with each.5
Section F: Case Study Based Question - 4 Marks
20. Read the following case and answer the questions that follow:
Priya, a 16-year-old, is highly artistic and enjoys painting, but her parents insist she pursue a science stream for
her future career. She feels torn between her passion and her parents' expectations. Lately, she has been feeling
irritable, is unable to focus on her studies, and often loses her temper at minor issues. Her friends notice she has
become withdrawn and quiet.
a) Identify and explain the type of stressor Priya is experiencing. (2 marks)
b) Based on her symptoms, what psychological impact is this stress having on Priya? Suggest one emotion-
focused coping strategy she could use. (2 marks)
BLS/EDU/2025-26/SW/MIDTERM/QP/PSYCHOLOGY/XII