CUET CATEGORISED PYQ PSYCHOLOGY UNIT 1
Psychology
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QUESTION 1 OF 50
According to Nature vs. Nurture studies, arrange the I.Q. of twins and siblings in order of high to low correlation:
A) Identical twins reared in different environments
B) Fraternal twins reared together
C) Identical twins reared together
D) Siblings reared apart
E) Siblings reared together
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (PYQ 2024)
QUESTION 2 OF 50
Arrange in correct sequence the stages of processing on the basis of PASS Model of Intelligence:
A) The teacher announces a class test
B) Focusing attention on reading, learning and revising the content of the chapters in the syllabus
C) Planning a time schedule, group studies etc.
D) Simultaneously and successively processing the information given in the textbook as well as the notes
E) If the planning is not effective, it is modified
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (PYQ 2024)
QUESTION 3 OF 50
Match the following:
| List – I | List – II |
|---|---|
| (A) Intellectual deficiency | (I) Prodigy |
| (B) Intellectually gifted | (II) Below IQ score of 70 |
| (C) Remarkable ability in a specific field | (III) IQ above 130 |
| (D) Highly talented | (IV) Talent |
QUESTION 4 OF 50
Which level of IQ is considered profound intellectual disability? (PYQ 2024)
QUESTION 5 OF 50
Which of the following is NOT a part of Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences? (PYQ 2024)
QUESTION 6 OF 50
Who devised the concept of Intelligence Quotient (IQ)? (PYQ 2024)
QUESTION 7 OF 50
Discussed below are elements of triarchic theory. Choose the correct options from the statements given below:
A) The triarchic theory of intelligence was given by Howard Gardner
B) According to this theory, intelligence is the ability to adapt, shape and select environment to accomplish one's goals
C) There are three basic types of intelligence: componential, contextual and experiential
D) Componential intelligence may also be called street smartness or business sense
E) Experiential or creative intelligence is involved in using past experiences creatively to solve novel problems
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (PYQ 2024)
QUESTION 8 OF 50
'Street Smartness' is a part of: (PYQ 2022)
QUESTION 9 OF 50
J.P. Guilford classified the structure-of-intellect model into ________. (PYQ 2022)
QUESTION 10 OF 50
According to the PASS model, ________ allows us to think of possible courses of action, implement them to reach the target, and evaluate their effectiveness. (PYQ 2022)
QUESTION 11 OF 50
Persons high on ________ intelligence have finer sensibilities regarding their identity, human existence and meaning of life. (PYQ 2022)
QUESTION 12 OF 50
Atul is able to monitor his own and others emotions, discriminate amongst them and he uses this information to guide his thinking and actions. He exhibits ________. (PYQ 2022)
QUESTION 13 OF 50
The IQ range for individuals with moderate intellectual deficiency is: (PYQ 2022)
QUESTION 14 OF 50
______ is an objective and standardized measure of an individual's mental and/or behavioural characteristics. (PYQ 2023)
QUESTION 15 OF 50
Rajiv is an excellent dancer with fine flexibility of body. According to the theory of multiple intelligence what skill is he high on? (PYQ 2023)
QUESTION 16 OF 50
In 1912, Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon made the first successful attempt to formally measure intelligence. ______ devised the concept of Intelligence Quotient (IQ). (PYQ 2023)
QUESTION 17 OF 50
Ayush has a startup which has grown successful over a short period of time due to persistence, hard work, vigilance and goal directed behaviour. According to the Indian traditional view of intelligence Ayush has ______. (PYQ 2023)
QUESTION 18 OF 50
The intelligence of identical twins reared in different environments correlate about ______. (PYQ 2023)
QUESTION 19 OF 50
Robert Sternberg proposed the triarchic theory of intelligence:
A. He conceptualised three intelligences.
B. It was proposed in 1950.
C. He defined intelligence as the ability to judge well, understand well and reason well.
D. Componential intelligence refers to the traditional notion of intelligence.
E. Contextual intelligence refers to practical intelligence, known as "Street Smart".
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (PYQ 2023)
QUESTION 20 OF 50
Match List I with List II:
| List – I | List – II |
|---|---|
| (A) Unifactor theory | (I) J.P. Guilford |
| (B) Two-factor theory | (II) Alfred Binet |
| (C) Hierarchical Model | (III) Charles Spearman |
| (D) Structure of Intellect Model | (IV) Arthur Jensen |
QUESTION 21 OF 50
Ananya is pursuing the science stream and aims to be a doctor some day. However, Ananya strums her guitar and sings along whenever she is free. Although she is not a great singer, her spirits lift when she sings along. What is this attribute called? (PYQ 2025)
QUESTION 22 OF 50
The ability to monitor one's own and other's emotions, to discriminate among them and to use the information to guide one's thinking and actions is called: (PYQ 2025)
QUESTION 23 OF 50
Koh's Block Design Test requires arranging wooden blocks within a given time. This is an example of: (PYQ 2025)
QUESTION 24 OF 50
Arshiya has an I.Q. of 135. She is an all-rounder. She not only scores at the top of her class but is also an international chess player and a remarkable beat player as well. Arshiya can be classified as: (PYQ 2025)
QUESTION 25 OF 50
Identify the facets of intelligence in the Indian tradition:
(A) Cognitive capacity
(B) Social competence
(C) Emotional competence
(D) Individualistic orientation
(E) Entrepreneurial competence
Choose the correct option: (PYQ 2025)
QUESTION 26 OF 50
Match the following:
| List – I | List – II |
|---|---|
| (A) Poets and writers | (I) Intrapersonal |
| (B) Scientists | (II) Bodily-Kinaesthetic |
| (C) Philosophers and spiritual leaders | (III) Logical-Mathematical |
| (D) Athletes, dancers and gymnasts | (IV) Linguistic |
QUESTION 27 OF 50
An in-depth study of the individual in terms of his/her psychological attributes, psychological history in the context of his/her psycho-social and physical environment is known as: (PYQ 2025)
QUESTION 28 OF 50
Which of the following can be categorised under the verbal test?
(A) Stanford-Binet Test
(B) Alexander’s Passalong Test
(C) Raven’s Progressive Matrices
(D) Draw-a-Man Test
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (PYQ 2025)
QUESTION 29 OF 50
Arrange the following from the highest to lowest level of correlation in terms of IQ:
(A) The correlation between siblings reared together
(B) The correlation between identical twins reared together
(C) The correlation between siblings reared apart
(D) The correlation between identical twins reared in different environments
(E) The correlation of fraternal twins reared together
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (PYQ 2025)
QUESTION 30 OF 50
Arrange different levels of Intellectual Disability in order of higher to lower level of dysfunctioning:
(A) Mild
(B) Moderate
(C) Severe
(D) Profound
(PYQ 2025)
QUESTION 31 OF 50
Pari, who is eight years old now, continues to cling to her parents and refuses to go to school without them. She screams, throws tantrums and feels fearful when she is left alone in a room by herself. These are characteristic features of: (PYQ 2025)
QUESTION 32 OF 50
Archit works in an office where he feels that he is being spied on. He is sure that people deliberately assign him more work as they want him thrown out on grounds of incompetence. Archit also feels that people tamper with his computer and call him from multiple numbers to attack his personal space. What kind of delusion is Archit suffering (PYQ 2025)
QUESTION 33 OF 50
Arrange different levels of Intellectual Disability in order of higher to lower level of dysfunctioning:
(A) Mild
(B) Moderate
(C) Severe
(D) Profound
(PYQ 2025)
QUESTION 34 OF 50
Match the following:
| List – I (Disorder) | List – II (Symptom/s) |
|---|---|
| (A) Schizophrenia | (I) Overly preoccupied with body-related symptoms |
| (B) Bipolar and Related Disorders | (II) Positive symptoms |
| (C) Separation Anxiety Disorder | (III) Fear |
| (D) Somatic Symptom Disorder | (IV) Suicidal thoughts |
QUESTION 35 OF 50
Which of the following is NOT a component of the therapeutic relationship? (PYQ 2025)
QUESTION 36 OF 50
In an upscale food delivery chain, the delivery persons are given badges for timely food delivery at the end of each month. Bonus is given annually in exchange for six such badges. The company has therefore been able to retain most of its employees and get better returns year after year. Which behavioural technique is being used to reinforce delivery personnel? (PYQ 2025)
QUESTION 37 OF 50
What is the most appropriate goal of Logotherapy? (PYQ 2025)
QUESTION 38 OF 50
Aparna went to her college counsellor with her problem that was causing her sleepless nights. Later, she realized that the counsellor had shared the details with the staff of the college. Aparna's faith was completely shaken, and she resolved never to trust any counsellor. Which one of the following ethics has been breached by the counsellor? (PYQ 2025)
QUESTION 39 OF 50
Match the following:
| List – I | List – II |
|---|---|
| (A) Emotional unburdening | (I) Healing bond between therapist and client |
| (B) Therapist variable | (II) Expectation of improvement due to the treatment |
| (C) Patient variable | (III) Catharsis |
| (D) Therapeutic alliance | (IV) Absence of unresolved emotional conflicts |
QUESTION 40 OF 50
Aslam, a 12-year-old, gets too tired by evening to complete his homework. This is because he goes off for football training soon after school. The school counsellor advised Aslam to reduce his football training time and increase his weekend practice time. This way, Aslam will not be too tired and will be able to complete his homework. Identify the antecedent operation: (PYQ 2025)
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QUESTION 43 OF 50
(A) One must set a realistic goal
(B) Visualize when the mind is quiet, body is relaxed and eyes are closed
(C) This will enable the creative energy to turn an imagined scene into reality
(D) This reduces the risk of interference from unbidden thoughts
(E) This subjective experience will effectively reduce stress
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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QUESTION 49 OF 50
QUESTION 50 OF 50
[[PASSAGE]]Just as individuals compare themselves with others in terms of similarities and differences with respect to what they have and what others have, individuals also compare the group they belong to with groups of which they are not a member. It has been found that groups are more likely to take extreme decisions than individuals alone. Suppose there is an employee who has been caught taking a bribe or engaging in some other unethical act. His/her colleagues are asked to decide what punishment he/she should be given. They may let him/her go scot-free or decide to terminate his/her services instead of imposing a punishment which may commensurate with the unethical act he/she had engaged in. Whatever the initial position in the group, this position becomes much stronger as a result of discussions and interaction in the group.[[/PASSAGE]]
Match List-I with List-II:
| List – I | List – II |
|---|---|
| (A) Members are viewed differently and are often perceived negatively | (I) Group polarisation |
| (B) The strengthening of the group's initial position as a result of group interaction and discussion | (II) Cohesiveness |
| (C) Appearance of consensus or unanimous agreement within a group | (III) Outgroup |
| (D) Team spirit or 'we' feeling or a sense of belongingness to the group | (IV) Groupthink |
Test Complete!
Answer Review
1 According to Nature vs. Nurture studies, arrange the I.Q. of twins and siblings in order of high to low correlation:
A) Identical twins reared in different environments
B) Fraternal twins reared together
C) Identical twins reared together
D) Siblings reared apart
E) Siblings reared together
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (PYQ 2024)
�� Identical twins reared together show the highest IQ correlation. �� Identical twins reared apart also show high correlation due to shared heredity. 1. • Siblings reared apart show the lowest correlation.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct sequence is (C), (A), (B), (E), (D). Identical twins reared together have the highest IQ correlation because they share both heredity and environment. Identical twins reared in different environments still show high correlation because they share the same genetic makeup. Fraternal twins reared together show moderate correlation because they share environment but are not genetically identical. Siblings reared together show lower correlation than fraternal twins. Siblings reared apart show the lowest correlation because they share neither identical heredity nor the same environment.
- �� Option B) (A), (B), (C), (E), (D) → Incorrect because it places identical twins reared in different environments above identical twins reared together.
- �� Option C) (B), (C), (D), (E), (A) → Incorrect because it places fraternal twins reared together before identical twins.
- 3. • Option D) (C), (E), (D), (B), (A) → Incorrect because it places siblings reared together before identical twins reared apart.
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- 4. Elimination
5. → Same genes + same home = highest IQ similarity.
2 Arrange in correct sequence the stages of processing on the basis of PASS Model of Intelligence:
A) The teacher announces a class test
B) Focusing attention on reading, learning and revising the content of the chapters in the syllabus
C) Planning a time schedule, group studies etc.
D) Simultaneously and successively processing the information given in the textbook as well as the notes
E) If the planning is not effective, it is modified
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (PYQ 2024)
�� PASS model includes Planning, Attention-arousal, and Simultaneous-Successive processing. �� First, the test announcement creates arousal. 1. • Then attention, processing, planning, and modification follow.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct sequence is (A), (B), (D), (C), (E). First, the teacher announces a class test, which creates arousal and alerts the student. Then the student focuses attention on reading, learning, and revising. After attention, the student processes the textbook and notes simultaneously and successively. Then the student plans a time schedule and group studies. Finally, if the planning is not effective, it is modified. This sequence matches the working of the PASS model in an exam-preparation situation.
- �� Option A) (C), (B), (A), (D), (E) → Incorrect because it starts with planning before the test announcement and attention stage.
- �� Option B) (B), (A), (C), (E), (D) → Incorrect because it places focusing attention before the test announcement, which breaks the logical sequence.
- 3. • Option D) (A), (B), (E), (C), (D) → Incorrect because it places modification before planning and processing, which is not correct.
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- 4. Elimination
5. → Alert → Attend → Process → Plan → Modify.
3 Match the following:
| List – I | List – II |
|---|---|
| (A) Intellectual deficiency | (I) Prodigy |
| (B) Intellectually gifted | (II) Below IQ score of 70 |
| (C) Remarkable ability in a specific field | (III) IQ above 130 |
| (D) Highly talented | (IV) Talent |
�� Intellectual deficiency is linked with IQ below 70. �� Intellectually gifted individuals usually have IQ above 130. �� Talent means remarkable ability in a specific field. 1. • Highly talented individuals are called prodigies.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is Option B. Intellectual deficiency refers to below IQ score of 70. Intellectually gifted refers to IQ above 130. Remarkable ability in a specific field is called Talent. Highly talented individuals are called Prodigies. Therefore, the correct matching is: (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I).
- �� Option A) (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV) → Incorrect because it wrongly matches Remarkable ability in a specific field with Prodigy and Highly talented with Talent.
- �� Option C) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) → Incorrect because it wrongly matches Intellectual deficiency with Prodigy and Intellectually gifted with Below IQ score of 70.
- 3. • Option D) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV) → Incorrect because it wrongly matches Intellectual deficiency with Prodigy and Remarkable ability in a specific field with Below IQ score of 70.
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- 4. Option Grouping
5. → Talent = field skill; Prodigy = highly talented.
4 Which level of IQ is considered profound intellectual disability? (PYQ 2024)
�� Profound intellectual disability is the most severe level. �� It is linked with IQ below 20–25. 1. • Higher ranges indicate mild, moderate, or severe levels.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is IQBelow 20–25. Intellectual disability is classified into different levels based on IQ range. IQ 55–70 is generally associated with mild intellectual disability. IQ 35–40 to 50–55 is associated with moderate intellectual disability. IQ 20–25 to 35–40 is associated with severe intellectual disability. IQ below 20–25 is considered profound intellectual disability.
- �� Option A) IQ55–70 → Incorrect because it refers to mild intellectual disability, not profound.
- �� Option B) IQ35–40 to 50–55 → Incorrect because it refers to moderate intellectual disability.
- 3. • Option C) IQ20–25 to 35–40 → Incorrect because it refers to severe intellectual disability, not profound.
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- 4. Elimination
5. → Profound = lowest IQ range.
5 Which of the following is NOT a part of Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences? (PYQ 2024)
�� Gardner gave Multiple Intelligences. �� Musical, Interpersonal, and Intrapersonal are part of Gardner's theory. 1. • Componential intelligence belongs to Sternberg's Triarchic Theory.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is Componential. Howard Gardner's theory includes several types of intelligence such as Musical, Interpersonal, and Intrapersonal intelligence. Componential intelligence is not part of Gardner's theory. It belongs to Sternberg's Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, which includes componential, experiential, and contextual intelligence. Therefore, Option B is the correct answer.
- �� Option A) Musical → Incorrect because Musical intelligence is a part of Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences.
- �� Option C) Interpersonal → Incorrect because Interpersonal intelligence is a part of Gardner's theory.
- 3. • Option D) Intrapersonal → Incorrect because Intrapersonal intelligence is also a part of Gardner's theory.
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- 4. Odd One Out
5. → Componential = Sternberg, not Gardner.
6 Who devised the concept of Intelligence Quotient (IQ)? (PYQ 2024)
�� William Stern devised the concept of Intelligence Quotient. �� Binet and Simon developed early intelligence testing. 1. • Terman revised and popularised intelligence testing in America.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is William Stern. Intelligence Quotient or IQ was introduced by William Stern. IQ expresses intelligence in relation to mental age and chronological age. Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon developed the Binet-Simon intelligence scale. Lewis Terman revised the Binet test and contributed to the Stanford-Binet scale. Since the question asks who devised the concept of IQ, William Stern is the correct answer.
- �� Option A) Alfred Binet → Incorrect because Alfred Binet developed an early intelligence test, but did not devise the IQ concept.
- �� Option B) Theodore Simon → Incorrect because Theodore Simon worked with Binet on the Binet-Simon scale.
- 3. • Option D) Lewis Terman → Incorrect because Lewis Terman revised and popularised intelligence testing, but IQ was devised by William Stern.
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- 4. Elimination
5. → Stern started IQ.
7 Discussed below are elements of triarchic theory. Choose the correct options from the statements given below:
A) The triarchic theory of intelligence was given by Howard Gardner
B) According to this theory, intelligence is the ability to adapt, shape and select environment to accomplish one's goals
C) There are three basic types of intelligence: componential, contextual and experiential
D) Componential intelligence may also be called street smartness or business sense
E) Experiential or creative intelligence is involved in using past experiences creatively to solve novel problems
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (PYQ 2024)
�� Triarchic theory was given by Robert Sternberg. �� It includes componential, experiential, and contextual intelligence. 1. • Experiential intelligence is linked with creativity and novel problems.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is Option C. Statement B is correct because Sternberg described intelligence as the ability to adapt to, shape, and select environments to achieve goals. Statement C is correct because the theory includes three types: componential, contextual, and experiential intelligence. Statement E is correct because experiential or creative intelligence helps a person use past experiences creatively to solve new problems. Statement A is incorrect because the triarchic theory was given by Robert Sternberg, not Howard Gardner. Statement D is incorrect because street smartness or business sense refers to contextual intelligence, not componential intelligence. Therefore, (B), (C) and (E) only is correct.
- �� Option A) (A), (C) and (D) only → Incorrect because it includes Statements A and D, both of which are incorrect.
- �� Option B) (B), (C) and (D) only → Incorrect because it includes Statement D, which is incorrect.
- 3. • Option D) (A), (B) and (C) only → Incorrect because it includes Statement A, which is incorrect.
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- 4. Elimination
5. → Sternberg = Three intelligences.
8 'Street Smartness' is a part of: (PYQ 2022)
�� Street smartness means practical intelligence. �� Practical intelligence helps in real-life situations. 1. • In Sternberg's theory, it is contextual intelligence.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is Contextual Intelligence. In Sternberg's Triarchic Theory, contextual intelligence refers to practical intelligence or street smartness. It helps a person adapt to, shape, and select real-life environments. Multiple Intelligence belongs to Gardner's theory, Experiential Intelligence is creative intelligence, and Componential Intelligence is analytical intelligence. Therefore, street smartness is a part of Contextual Intelligence.
- �� Option A) Multiple Intelligence → Incorrect because it refers to Gardner's theory, not Sternberg's street smartness.
- �� Option C) Experiential Intelligence → Incorrect because experiential intelligence deals with creativity and using past experience for novel problems.
- 3. • Option D) Componential Intelligence → Incorrect because componential intelligence refers to analytical and academic intelligence.
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- 4. Substitution
5. → Street smart = Context smart.
9 J.P. Guilford classified the structure-of-intellect model into ________. (PYQ 2022)
�� Guilford gave the Structure of Intellect model. �� It has three dimensions. 1. • These are operations, contents, and products.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is Operations, Contents and Products. J.P. Guilford classified intellectual abilities into three major dimensions: operations, contents, and products. Operations refer to mental processes, contents refer to the kind of information being processed, and products refer to the form in which information is processed or expressed. Other options wrongly include memory or perception as main dimensions.
- �� Option A) Cognition, Memory and Perception → Incorrect because perception is not one of the three main dimensions.
- �� Option B) Operations, Memory and Perception → Incorrect because memory and perception are not the full main classification.
- 3. • Option D) Operations, Contents and Memory → Incorrect because the third dimension is Products, not Memory.
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- 4. Substitution
5. → Guilford = OCP: Operations, Contents, Products.
10 According to the PASS model, ________ allows us to think of possible courses of action, implement them to reach the target, and evaluate their effectiveness. (PYQ 2022)
�� Planning helps decide possible actions. �� It helps implement actions to reach a goal. 1. • It also helps evaluate effectiveness.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is Planning. In the PASS model, Planning allows a person to think of possible courses of action, implement them to reach a target, and evaluate their effectiveness. Arousal helps maintain alertness, Simultaneous processing helps integrate information together, and Successive processing helps arrange information in sequence. Since the question focuses on goal-directed action and evaluation, Planning is correct.
- �� Option B) Arousal → Incorrect because it refers to alertness and activation, not planning actions.
- �� Option C) Simultaneous processing → Incorrect because it involves integrating information together.
- 3. • Option D) Successive processing → Incorrect because it involves processing information in sequence.
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- 4. Substitution
5. → Planning = Plan, act, evaluate.
11 Persons high on ________ intelligence have finer sensibilities regarding their identity, human existence and meaning of life. (PYQ 2022)
�� Intrapersonal intelligence is related to self-understanding. �� It includes awareness of identity and inner life. 1. • It also deals with meaning of life and human existence.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is Intrapersonal because this intelligence involves understanding oneself, one's identity, emotions, motives, and deeper questions related to life. Persons high in intrapersonal intelligence have finer sensibilities about human existence and meaning of life. Interpersonal intelligence is about understanding others, Spatial intelligence is about visual and space-related ability, and Linguistic intelligence is about language use. Therefore, Intrapersonal intelligence is the best answer.
- �� Option A) Interpersonal → Incorrect because it refers to understanding and interacting with other people.
- �� Option C) Spatial → Incorrect because it refers to visualising space and objects.
- 3. • Option D) Linguistic → Incorrect because it refers to language skills, not self-awareness and meaning of life.
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- 4. Substitution
5. → Intra = Inside self.
12 Atul is able to monitor his own and others emotions, discriminate amongst them and he uses this information to guide his thinking and actions. He exhibits ________. (PYQ 2022)
�� Atul understands his own emotions. �� He also understands others' emotions. 1. • Using emotions to guide thinking shows emotional intelligence.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is High Emotional Intelligence. Emotional intelligence is the ability to monitor one's own and others' emotions, discriminate among them, and use this information to guide thinking and actions. Atul shows exactly these qualities. High Intelligence Quotient refers mainly to cognitive ability, while the question specifically focuses on emotional awareness and emotional use. Therefore, High Emotional Intelligence is the correct answer.
- �� Option A) High Intelligence Quotient → Incorrect because the question is not about cognitive intelligence or IQ.
- �� Option B) High Intelligence Quotient and Emotional Quotient → Incorrect because the question only indicates emotional intelligence, not IQ.
- 3. • Option D) High Emotional Intelligence but low Intelligence Quotient → Incorrect because low IQ is not mentioned in the question.
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- 4. Contextual/Tonal Matching
5. → Emotion monitor = Emotional Intelligence.
13 The IQ range for individuals with moderate intellectual deficiency is: (PYQ 2022)
�� Moderate intellectual deficiency is below mild level. �� Its IQ range is around 35 to 50. 1. • 55 to 70 indicates mild deficiency.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is 35 to 50. Intellectual deficiency is classified according to IQ ranges. Mild intellectual deficiency is usually in the range of 55 to 70, moderate intellectual deficiency is around 35 to 50, severe intellectual deficiency is around 20 to 35, and profound intellectual deficiency is below that. Since the question asks for moderate intellectual deficiency, 35 to 50 is the correct answer.
- �� Option A) 55 to 70 → Incorrect because this range is generally linked with mild intellectual deficiency.
- �� Option C) 90 to 110 → Incorrect because this is considered an average IQ range.
- 3. • Option D) 20 to 35 → Incorrect because this range is linked with severe intellectual deficiency, not moderate.
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- 4. Elimination
5. → Moderate = Middle-low range: 35–50.
14 ______ is an objective and standardized measure of an individual's mental and/or behavioural characteristics. (PYQ 2023)
�� A psychological test is objective and standardized. �� It measures mental and behavioural characteristics. 1. • It is used in psychological assessment.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is Psychological Test. A psychological test is an objective and standardized measure of an individual's mental and/or behavioural characteristics. It helps psychologists assess abilities, personality, interests, attitudes, aptitude, and other psychological traits. Intelligence is only one mental ability, Case Study is an in-depth method, and Self-Report is a method of collecting personal responses. Therefore, Psychological Test is the correct answer.
- �� Option A) Intelligence → Incorrect because it is a mental ability, not a standardized measuring tool.
- �� Option B) Case Study → Incorrect because it is an in-depth study of an individual, not necessarily a standardized measure.
- 3. • Option C) Self-Report → Incorrect because it is a method where individuals report about themselves, but the definition given is of psychological test.
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- 4. Substitution
5. → Standardized mental measure = Psychological Test.
15 Rajiv is an excellent dancer with fine flexibility of body. According to the theory of multiple intelligence what skill is he high on? (PYQ 2023)
�� Dancing requires body control. �� Flexibility and movement are bodily skills. 1. • Gardner called this bodily-kinesthetic intelligence.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is Bodily kinesthetic skills. Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence means the ability to use one's body skillfully for expression, movement, and performance. Rajiv is an excellent dancer and has fine body flexibility. These qualities directly show bodily-kinesthetic ability. Interpersonal skill is about understanding others, Spatial skill is about visual-spatial ability, and Intrapersonal skill is about understanding oneself. Therefore, Bodily kinesthetic skills is the correct answer.
- �� Option B) Interpersonal skill → Incorrect because it refers to understanding and interacting with other people.
- �� Option C) Spatial skill → Incorrect because it refers to visualising space and objects.
- 3. • Option D) Intrapersonal skills → Incorrect because it refers to understanding one's own emotions, motives, and identity.
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- 4. Contextual/Tonal Matching
5. → Dance + body control = Bodily-kinesthetic.
16 In 1912, Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon made the first successful attempt to formally measure intelligence. ______ devised the concept of Intelligence Quotient (IQ). (PYQ 2023)
�� Binet and Simon developed an intelligence test. �� William Stern devised the concept of IQ. 1. • IQ relates mental age with chronological age.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is William Stern. Alfred Binet and Theodore Simon developed the first successful intelligence test. However, the concept of Intelligence Quotient was devised by William Stern. IQ compares mental age with chronological age. Guilford is linked with the Structure of Intellect model, and Sternberg is linked with the Triarchic Theory of Intelligence. Therefore, William Stern is the correct answer.
- �� Option A) D.P. Guilford → Incorrect because Guilford is associated with the Structure of Intellect model, not IQ.
- �� Option B) Alfred Binet → Incorrect because Binet developed an intelligence test but did not devise the IQ concept.
- 3. • Option D) Sternberg → Incorrect because Sternberg proposed the Triarchic Theory of Intelligence.
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- 4. Elimination
5. → Stern started IQ.
17 Ayush has a startup which has grown successful over a short period of time due to persistence, hard work, vigilance and goal directed behaviour. According to the Indian traditional view of intelligence Ayush has ______. (PYQ 2023)
�� Entrepreneurial competence includes initiative and hard work. �� It also includes persistence and goal-directed behaviour. 1. • Ayush's startup success shows this competence.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is Entrepreneurial competence. In the Indian traditional view of intelligence, entrepreneurial competence refers to qualities needed for practical success and productive work. These include persistence, hard work, vigilance, initiative, and goal-directed behaviour. Ayush's startup became successful because of these exact qualities. Cognitive capacity refers to thinking and reasoning, Social competence refers to social interaction, and Emotional competence refers to emotional control and sensitivity. Therefore, Entrepreneurial competence is the correct answer.
- �� Option A) Cognitive capacity → Incorrect because it focuses on thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving, not specifically startup success and persistence.
- �� Option B) Social competence → Incorrect because it refers to social skills and interpersonal effectiveness.
- 3. • Option C) Emotional competence → Incorrect because it refers to managing emotions and emotional sensitivity.
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- 4. Contextual/Tonal Matching
5. → Startup success = Entrepreneurial competence.
18 The intelligence of identical twins reared in different environments correlate about ______. (PYQ 2023)
�� Identical twins share the same heredity. �� When reared apart, their intelligence correlation is still high. 1. • The approximate correlation is 0.72.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is 0.72. Studies on heredity and environment show that identical twins have high intelligence correlation. Identical twins reared together show an even higher correlation, around 0.90. Identical twins reared in different environments show a correlation of about 0.72. This shows the strong role of heredity, while environment also has an influence. Therefore, 0.72 is the correct answer.
- �� Option A) 0.90 → Incorrect because this is generally associated with identical twins reared together.
- �� Option C) 0.60 → Incorrect because this is lower than the usual correlation for identical twins reared apart.
- 3. • Option D) 0.50 → Incorrect because this is too low for identical twins reared in different environments.
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- 4. Fact Recall
5. → Identical apart = 0.72.
19 Robert Sternberg proposed the triarchic theory of intelligence:
A. He conceptualised three intelligences.
B. It was proposed in 1950.
C. He defined intelligence as the ability to judge well, understand well and reason well.
D. Componential intelligence refers to the traditional notion of intelligence.
E. Contextual intelligence refers to practical intelligence, known as "Street Smart".
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (PYQ 2023)
�� Sternberg proposed three types of intelligence. �� Componential intelligence is analytical/traditional intelligence. 1. • Contextual intelligence is practical or street-smart intelligence.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is Option B. Statement A is correct because Sternberg's triarchic theory includes three intelligences. Statement D is correct because componential intelligence refers to analytical ability and the traditional notion of intelligence. Statement E is correct because contextual intelligence is practical intelligence, also called street smartness. Statement B is incorrect because Sternberg's theory was not proposed in 1950. Statement C is incorrect because the definition "judge well, understand well and reason well" is associated with Binet, not Sternberg. Therefore, A, D and E only is correct.
- �� Option A) A, C and D only → Incorrect because it includes Statement C, which is not Sternberg's definition.
- �� Option C) B, D and E only → Incorrect because it includes Statement B, which is incorrect.
- 3. • Option D) A, B and E only → Incorrect because it includes Statement B and misses Statement D.
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- 4. Elimination
5. → Sternberg = Three: Analytical, Creative, Practical.
20 Match List I with List II:
| List – I | List – II |
|---|---|
| (A) Unifactor theory | (I) J.P. Guilford |
| (B) Two-factor theory | (II) Alfred Binet |
| (C) Hierarchical Model | (III) Charles Spearman |
| (D) Structure of Intellect Model | (IV) Arthur Jensen |
�� Unifactor theory is linked with Alfred Binet. �� Two-factor theory is linked with Charles Spearman. �� Hierarchical Model is linked with Arthur Jensen. 1. • Structure of Intellect Model is linked with J.P. Guilford.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is Option C. Unifactor theory is associated with Alfred Binet. Two-factor theory of intelligence was proposed by Charles Spearman. Hierarchical Model of intelligence is associated with Arthur Jensen. Structure of Intellect Model was proposed by J.P. Guilford. Therefore, the correct matching is A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I.
- �� Option A) A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV → Incorrect because it wrongly matches all theories with incorrect theorists.
- �� Option B) A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I → Incorrect because it correctly matches only Structure of Intellect Model with Guilford.
- 3. • Option D) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II → Incorrect because it wrongly matches Unifactor theory with Spearman and Structure of Intellect Model with Binet.
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- 4. Option Grouping
5. → Binet = One; Spearman = Two; Guilford = Structure.
21 Ananya is pursuing the science stream and aims to be a doctor some day. However, Ananya strums her guitar and sings along whenever she is free. Although she is not a great singer, her spirits lift when she sings along. What is this attribute called? (PYQ 2025)
�� Ananya enjoys singing in free time. �� It lifts her mood. 1. • Enjoyment and preference indicate interest.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is Interest because Ananya sings and plays guitar whenever she is free, and this activity makes her feel happy. Interest refers to a preference or liking for a particular activity, even if the person may not be highly skilled in it. Aptitude would mean natural ability or potential, Personality refers to overall behavioural traits, and Intelligence refers to general mental ability. Since Ananya enjoys music as an activity, Interest is the best answer.
- �� Option A) Aptitude → Incorrect because she is not described as naturally skilled or talented in singing.
- �� Option B) Personality → Incorrect because the question is about liking an activity, not her overall traits.
- 3. • Option D) Intelligence → Incorrect because singing here is not shown as a measure of mental ability.
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- 4. Contextual/Tonal Matching
5. → Interest = What you enjoy doing.
22 The ability to monitor one's own and other's emotions, to discriminate among them and to use the information to guide one's thinking and actions is called: (PYQ 2025)
�� It involves understanding emotions. �� It includes one's own and others' emotions. 1. • Using emotions to guide action is emotional intelligence.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is Emotional intelligence because it refers to the ability to monitor, understand, discriminate, and manage one's own and others' emotions. It helps individuals guide thinking and behaviour using emotional information. Social intelligence is broader and relates to social situations, interpersonal intelligence focuses on understanding others, and abstract intelligence deals with ideas and symbols. Since the question directly focuses on emotions, Emotional intelligence is the best answer.
- �� Option A) Social intelligence → Incorrect because the question specifically focuses on emotions, not general social interaction.
- �� Option C) Interpersonal intelligence → Incorrect because it mainly refers to understanding others, not both self and others' emotions.
- 3. • Option D) Abstract intelligence → Incorrect because it deals with abstract reasoning, not emotional understanding.
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- 4. Substitution
5. → Emotional intelligence = Emotion management.
23 Koh's Block Design Test requires arranging wooden blocks within a given time. This is an example of: (PYQ 2025)
�� The test involves arranging blocks. �� It requires actual manipulation of objects. 1. • Such tests are performance tests.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is Performance test because Koh's Block Design Test requires the subject to manipulate wooden blocks and arrange them within a time limit. Performance tests assess intelligence through practical tasks rather than verbal responses. Non-verbal test is related because language is not central, but the most specific classification here is performance test. Verbal test is incorrect because words are not used as the main tool, and aptitude test is incorrect because this test assesses intelligence, not specific future potential.
- �� Option B) Non-verbal test → Incorrect as the best answer here because the question highlights arranging blocks, which directly indicates performance-based testing.
- �� Option C) Verbal test → Incorrect because the test does not require verbal answers.
- 3. • Option D) Aptitude test → Incorrect because the test measures performance-based intelligence, not aptitude for a specific skill.
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- 4. Contextual/Tonal Matching
5. → Blocks = Performance.
24 Arshiya has an I.Q. of 135. She is an all-rounder. She not only scores at the top of her class but is also an international chess player and a remarkable beat player as well. Arshiya can be classified as: (PYQ 2025)
�� IQ 135 is very high. �� She performs excellently in many areas. 1. • High ability and all-round talent indicate giftedness.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is Gifted because Arshiya has an IQ of 135 and shows exceptional performance in academics, chess, and other activities. In Psychology, gifted individuals usually have high intellectual ability along with outstanding talent or performance. Smart and Intelligent are general terms, while Creative refers mainly to originality and novel ideas. Since the question shows high IQ and exceptional all-round ability, Gifted is the best answer.
- �� Option B) Smart → Incorrect because it is a general word and does not specifically classify high IQ and exceptional talent.
- �� Option C) Creative → Incorrect because the question does not mainly highlight originality or creative production.
- 3. • Option D) Intelligent → Incorrect because it is broad, while gifted is the more precise classification.
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- 4. Elimination
5. → Gifted = High IQ + Talent.
25 Identify the facets of intelligence in the Indian tradition:
(A) Cognitive capacity
(B) Social competence
(C) Emotional competence
(D) Individualistic orientation
(E) Entrepreneurial competence
Choose the correct option: (PYQ 2025)
�� Indian tradition includes cognitive capacity. �� It also includes social, emotional, and entrepreneurial competence. 1. • Individualistic orientation is not a facet.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is (A), (B), (C),(E) only because intelligence in the Indian tradition includes cognitive capacity, social competence, emotional competence, and entrepreneurial competence. These cover thinking ability, social adjustment, emotional control, and practical life competence. Individualistic orientation does not match the Indian tradition because Indian thought gives importance to social responsibility and collective harmony. Therefore, option C is correct.
- �� Option A) (A), (B), (C), (D) only → Incorrect because it includes Individualistic orientation and excludes Entrepreneurial competence.
- �� Option B) (B), (C), (D), (E) only → Incorrect because it includes Individualistic orientation and excludes Cognitive capacity.
- 3. • Option D) (A), (C), (D), (E) only → Incorrect because it includes Individualistic orientation and excludes Social competence.
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- 4. Option Grouping
5. → Indian intelligence = Think + Feel + Social + Practical.
26 Match the following:
| List – I | List – II |
|---|---|
| (A) Poets and writers | (I) Intrapersonal |
| (B) Scientists | (II) Bodily-Kinaesthetic |
| (C) Philosophers and spiritual leaders | (III) Logical-Mathematical |
| (D) Athletes, dancers and gymnasts | (IV) Linguistic |
�� Poets and writers use linguistic intelligence. �� Scientists use logical-mathematical intelligence. �� Philosophers and spiritual leaders use intrapersonal intelligence. 1. • Athletes, dancers and gymnasts use bodily-kinaesthetic intelligence.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is D because poets and writers are linked with Linguistic intelligence, scientists with Logical-Mathematical intelligence, philosophers and spiritual leaders with Intrapersonal intelligence, and athletes, dancers and gymnasts with Bodily-Kinaesthetic intelligence. This matching follows Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. Option D correctly matches all four pairs.
- �� Option A) (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I) → Incorrect because poets are not bodily-kinaesthetic and athletes are not intrapersonal.
- �� Option B) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) → Incorrect because poets are not intrapersonal and philosophers are not linguistic in this matching.
- 3. • Option C) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I) → Incorrect because philosophers are not bodily-kinaesthetic and athletes are not intrapersonal.
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- 4. Option Grouping
5. → Writers-Language, Scientists-Logic, Athletes-Body.
27 An in-depth study of the individual in terms of his/her psychological attributes, psychological history in the context of his/her psycho-social and physical environment is known as: (PYQ 2025)
�� Case-study is detailed and in-depth. �� It studies history and environment. 1. • It focuses on the individual as a whole.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is Case-study because it involves a detailed and in-depth study of an individual's psychological attributes, history, and psycho-social and physical environment. Interview is only one method of collecting information, self-report is based on the person's own responses, and psychological test measures specific attributes. Since the question asks for a complete in-depth study of an individual, Case-study is the best answer.
- �� Option A) Interview → Incorrect because it is only a method of gathering information, not the full in-depth study.
- �� Option B) Self-report → Incorrect because it depends mainly on the individual's own response.
- 3. • Option C) Psychological test → Incorrect because it measures selected attributes, not the complete psychological history and environment.
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- 4. Substitution
5. → Case-study = Complete case history.
28 Which of the following can be categorised under the verbal test?
(A) Stanford-Binet Test
(B) Alexander’s Passalong Test
(C) Raven’s Progressive Matrices
(D) Draw-a-Man Test
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (PYQ 2025)
�� Stanford-Binet is a verbal intelligence test. �� Alexander's Passalong Test is performance-based. 1. • Raven's Progressive Matrices and Draw-a-Man are non-verbal/performance-based.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is (A) only because the Stanford-Binet Test is categorised as a verbal intelligence test. It uses language-based items to measure intelligence. Alexander's Passalong Test is a performance test, Raven's Progressive Matrices is a non-verbal test, and Draw-a-Man Test is also non-verbal/performance-based. Therefore, only Stanford-Binet comes under verbal test.
- �� Option B) (C) only → Incorrect because Raven's Progressive Matrices is a non-verbal test, not a verbal test.
- �� Option C) (B) and (D) only → Incorrect because Alexander's Passalong Test and Draw-a-Man Test are not verbal tests.
- 3. • Option D) (C) and (D) only → Incorrect because Raven's Progressive Matrices and Draw-a-Man Test are non-verbal/performance-based tests.
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- 4. Elimination
5. → Stanford-Binet = Verbal.
29 Arrange the following from the highest to lowest level of correlation in terms of IQ:
(A) The correlation between siblings reared together
(B) The correlation between identical twins reared together
(C) The correlation between siblings reared apart
(D) The correlation between identical twins reared in different environments
(E) The correlation of fraternal twins reared together
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: (PYQ 2025)
�� Identical twins reared together show the highest IQ correlation. �� Identical twins reared apart still show high correlation. 1. • Siblings reared apart show the lowest correlation.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is (B), (D), (E), (A), (C). IQ correlation is highest among identical twins reared together because they share both genes and environment. Identical twins reared apart still show high correlation due to shared heredity. Fraternal twins reared together come next because they share environment and some heredity. Siblings reared together show lower correlation than fraternal twins, and siblings reared apart show the lowest correlation due to less shared environment. Therefore, option D gives the correct highest-to-lowest order.
- �� Option A) (E), (D), (C), (A), (B) → Incorrect because it places identical twins reared together last instead of first.
- �� Option B) (C), (A), (E), (D), (B) → Incorrect because it starts with siblings reared apart, which has the lowest correlation.
- 3. • Option C) (B), (E), (D), (A), (C) → Incorrect because identical twins reared apart should come before fraternal twins reared together.
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- 4. Option Grouping
5. → More shared genes + environment = higher IQ correlation.
30 Arrange different levels of Intellectual Disability in order of higher to lower level of dysfunctioning:
(A) Mild
(B) Moderate
(C) Severe
(D) Profound
(PYQ 2025)
�� Profound level shows the highest dysfunction. �� Severe comes after profound. 1. • Moderate and mild show comparatively lower dysfunction.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is (D), (C), (B), (A) because the order from higher to lower level of dysfunctioning in intellectual disability is Profound, Severe, Moderate, and Mild. Profound intellectual disability involves the highest level of support need and dysfunctioning. Severe comes next, followed by moderate and then mild. Therefore, the correct sequence is D, C, B, A.
- �� Option A) (A), (B), (C), (D) → Incorrect because it arranges the levels from mild to profound, not higher to lower dysfunctioning.
- �� Option B) (C), (B), (D), (A) → Incorrect because profound should come before severe.
- 3. • Option C) (B), (A), (C), (D) → Incorrect because it places moderate and mild before severe and profound.
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- 4. Option Grouping
5. → More dysfunction = Profound first.
31 Pari, who is eight years old now, continues to cling to her parents and refuses to go to school without them. She screams, throws tantrums and feels fearful when she is left alone in a room by herself. These are characteristic features of: (PYQ 2025)
�� Pari fears being away from parents. �� She refuses to go to school without them. 1. • These are signs of separation anxiety disorder.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is Separation anxiety disorder because Pari shows excessive fear and distress when separated from her parents. Her clinging behaviour, refusal to go to school without them, tantrums, and fear when left alone are typical symptoms of separation anxiety disorder. Panic disorder involves sudden panic attacks, phobia involves fear of a specific object or situation, and generalised anxiety involves excessive worry about many things. Since the fear is specifically linked to separation from parents, option C is correct.
- �� Option A) Panic disorder → Incorrect because the question does not describe sudden panic attacks.
- �� Option B) Phobia → Incorrect because Pari's fear is not linked to a specific object or situation but to separation from parents.
- 3. • Option D) Generalised anxiety → Incorrect because the anxiety is not general; it is specifically related to separation.
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- 4. Contextual/Tonal Matching
5. → Separation anxiety = Fear of being away.
32 Archit works in an office where he feels that he is being spied on. He is sure that people deliberately assign him more work as they want him thrown out on grounds of incompetence. Archit also feels that people tamper with his computer and call him from multiple numbers to attack his personal space. What kind of delusion is Archit suffering (PYQ 2025)
�� Archit feels others are spying on him. �� He believes people are trying to harm him. 1. • This indicates delusion of persecution.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is Delusion of persecution because Archit believes that people are deliberately targeting him, spying on him, tampering with his computer, and trying to get him removed from his job. In delusion of persecution, a person falsely believes that others are planning to harm, harass, or conspire against them. Delusion of grandeur involves exaggerated self-importance, delusion of reference involves believing neutral events refer to oneself, and delusion of control involves believing one's thoughts or actions are controlled by others.
- �� Option A) Delusion of grandeur → Incorrect because Archit does not show exaggerated greatness or superiority.
- �� Option B) Delusion of reference → Incorrect because the case is not about neutral events being interpreted as personally directed messages.
- 3. • Option C) Delusion of control → Incorrect because Archit does not say that his thoughts or actions are being controlled by an external force.
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- 4. Contextual/Tonal Matching
5. → Persecution = People are after me.
33 Arrange different levels of Intellectual Disability in order of higher to lower level of dysfunctioning:
(A) Mild
(B) Moderate
(C) Severe
(D) Profound
(PYQ 2025)
�� Profound level shows the highest dysfunction. �� Severe comes after profound. 1. • Moderate and mild show comparatively lower dysfunction.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is (D), (C), (B), (A) because the order from higher to lower level of dysfunctioning in intellectual disability is Profound, Severe, Moderate, and Mild. Profound intellectual disability involves the highest level of support need and dysfunctioning. Severe comes next, followed by moderate and then mild. Therefore, the correct sequence is D, C, B, A.
- �� Option A) (A), (B), (C), (D) → Incorrect because it arranges the levels from mild to profound, not higher to lower dysfunctioning.
- �� Option B) (C), (B), (D), (A) → Incorrect because profound should come before severe.
- 3. • Option C) (B), (A), (C), (D) → Incorrect because it places moderate and mild before severe and profound.
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- 4. Option Grouping
5. → More dysfunction = Profound first.
34 Match the following:
| List – I (Disorder) | List – II (Symptom/s) |
|---|---|
| (A) Schizophrenia | (I) Overly preoccupied with body-related symptoms |
| (B) Bipolar and Related Disorders | (II) Positive symptoms |
| (C) Separation Anxiety Disorder | (III) Fear |
| (D) Somatic Symptom Disorder | (IV) Suicidal thoughts |
�� Schizophrenia is linked with positive symptoms. �� Bipolar disorders may involve suicidal thoughts. �� Separation anxiety involves fear. 1. • Somatic symptom disorder involves body-related preoccupation.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is C because Schizophrenia is commonly associated with positive symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganised thinking. Bipolar and related disorders may include depressive phases and risk of suicidal thoughts. Separation Anxiety Disorder involves excessive fear related to separation. Somatic Symptom Disorder involves being overly preoccupied with body-related symptoms. Therefore, option C correctly matches all pairs.
- �� Option A) (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV) → Incorrect because bipolar disorder is not best matched with fear and somatic symptom disorder is not best matched with suicidal thoughts.
- �� Option B) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV) → Incorrect because schizophrenia is not body-symptom preoccupation and bipolar disorder is not positive symptoms.
- 3. • Option D) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) → Incorrect because schizophrenia is not simply fear and somatic symptom disorder is not positive symptoms.
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- 4. Option Grouping
5. → Schizo-positive, Somatic-body.
35 Which of the following is NOT a component of the therapeutic relationship? (PYQ 2025)
�� Therapeutic relationship involves trust. �� It has a professional and contractual nature. 1. • Peer counseling is not a component of therapeutic relationship.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is Peer counseling because a therapeutic relationship is a professional relationship between a therapist and client. Its components include a contractual nature, limited duration, and a trusting and confiding relationship. Peer counseling may be a support activity, but it is not listed as a core component of the therapeutic relationship. Therefore, option D is correct.
- �� Option A) Contractual nature of the relationship → Incorrect because this is a component of the therapeutic relationship.
- �� Option B) Limited duration of the therapy → Incorrect because therapy usually has a defined duration and goal.
- 3. • Option C) Trusting and confiding relationship → Incorrect because trust and confidence are central to therapy.
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- 4. Odd One Out
5. → Therapy = Professional trust, not peer talk.
36 In an upscale food delivery chain, the delivery persons are given badges for timely food delivery at the end of each month. Bonus is given annually in exchange for six such badges. The company has therefore been able to retain most of its employees and get better returns year after year. Which behavioural technique is being used to reinforce delivery personnel? (PYQ 2025)
�� Badges act as tokens. �� Tokens are exchanged later for bonus. 1. • This is token economy.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is Token economy because delivery persons receive badges as tokens for timely delivery, and these badges can later be exchanged for a bonus. In token economy, desirable behaviour is reinforced by giving tokens that can be exchanged for rewards. Negative reinforcement involves removing an unpleasant stimulus, differential reinforcement rewards selected behaviours, and modelling involves learning by observing others. Since badges are exchanged for bonus, this is token economy.
- �� Option A) Negative reinforcement → Incorrect because no unpleasant stimulus is removed here.
- �� Option B) Differential reinforcement → Incorrect because the main technique is token-based reward exchange.
- 3. • Option C) Modelling → Incorrect because employees are not learning by observing a model.
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- 4. Contextual/Tonal Matching
5. → Token economy = Tokens for rewards.
37 What is the most appropriate goal of Logotherapy? (PYQ 2025)
�� Logotherapy was developed by Viktor Frankl. �� It focuses on meaning in life. 1. • Its goal is to help clients find meaning.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is To facilitate client to find the meaning of his/her being because Logotherapy is based on the idea that the search for meaning is the central motivation of human life. It helps clients discover purpose even in suffering or difficult situations. Unlearning faulty behaviour patterns belongs more to behavioural therapy, cognitive restructuring belongs to cognitive therapy, and increasing self-awareness is linked with other therapeutic approaches. Logotherapy specifically focuses on meaning.
- �� Option A) To unlearn faulty behaviour patterns → Incorrect because this is mainly related to behavioural therapy.
- �� Option C) Cognitive restructuring which in turn reduces anxiety → Incorrect because this is related to cognitive therapy.
- 3. • Option D) To increase an individual's self-awareness → Incorrect because it is broader and not the specific goal of Logotherapy.
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- 4. Substitution
5. → Logo = Meaning.
38 Aparna went to her college counsellor with her problem that was causing her sleepless nights. Later, she realized that the counsellor had shared the details with the staff of the college. Aparna's faith was completely shaken, and she resolved never to trust any counsellor. Which one of the following ethics has been breached by the counsellor? (PYQ 2025)
�� Counsellor shared Aparna's private details. �� Client information must remain confidential. 1. • This breaches confidentiality.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is Confidentiality of the client because the counsellor shared Aparna's personal problem with college staff without maintaining privacy. In counselling, confidentiality means that the client's information should not be disclosed without proper permission, except in special ethical or legal situations. Informed consent refers to permission before therapy, respect for dignity refers to valuing the person, and professional competence refers to proper skills. Since the issue is disclosure of private details, confidentiality was breached.
- �� Option A) Informed consent → Incorrect because the main issue is not permission before counselling but sharing private information.
- �� Option C) Respect for human rights and dignity → Incorrect because it is broad, while the exact breach is confidentiality.
- 3. • Option D) Professional competence → Incorrect because the ethical violation is specifically about privacy.
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- 4. Contextual/Tonal Matching
5. → Confidentiality = Keep client details private.
39 Match the following:
| List – I | List – II |
|---|---|
| (A) Emotional unburdening | (I) Healing bond between therapist and client |
| (B) Therapist variable | (II) Expectation of improvement due to the treatment |
| (C) Patient variable | (III) Catharsis |
| (D) Therapeutic alliance | (IV) Absence of unresolved emotional conflicts |
�� Emotional unburdening means catharsis. �� Therapist variable includes absence of unresolved emotional conflicts. �� Patient variable includes expectation of improvement. 1. • Therapeutic alliance means healing bond.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is B because emotional unburdening is called catharsis. Therapist variable includes qualities of the therapist, such as absence of unresolved emotional conflicts. Patient variable includes the client's expectation of improvement due to treatment. Therapeutic alliance refers to the healing bond between therapist and client. Therefore, option B correctly matches all the given terms.
- �� Option A) (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I) → Incorrect because emotional unburdening is not expectation of improvement.
- �� Option C) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) → Incorrect because emotional unburdening is not absence of unresolved emotional conflicts.
- 3. • Option D) (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I) → Incorrect because therapist variable and patient variable are interchanged.
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- 4. Option Grouping
5. → Catharsis = Emotional release.
40 Aslam, a 12-year-old, gets too tired by evening to complete his homework. This is because he goes off for football training soon after school. The school counsellor advised Aslam to reduce his football training time and increase his weekend practice time. This way, Aslam will not be too tired and will be able to complete his homework. Identify the antecedent operation: (PYQ 2025)
�� Antecedent operation changes the condition before behaviour. �� Reducing weekday training prevents tiredness. 1. • This helps Aslam complete homework.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is Reduce his football training time on weekdays because antecedent operation refers to modifying the conditions that occur before the target behaviour. Aslam becomes too tired because he plays football soon after school. By reducing his weekday training time and shifting practice to weekends, the counsellor changes the antecedent condition that leads to tiredness. This increases the chance that Aslam will complete his homework.
- �� Option A) Not completing his homework → Incorrect because this is the problem behaviour, not the antecedent operation.
- �� Option B) Playing football after school → Incorrect because this is the antecedent condition causing tiredness, not the advised operation.
- 3. • Option D) Completing his homework happily → Incorrect because this is the desired outcome, not the antecedent operation.
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- 4. Contextual/Tonal Matching
5. → Antecedent = Change before behaviour.
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�� The writer imagined a positive future scene. �� He visualised himself giving a lecture. 1. • This is creative visualisation.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is Creative Visualisation because the writer uses mental imagery to rise above his suffering. He imagines himself in a warm lecture room, speaking about hope, optimism, and resilience. This mental image helps him reduce pain and distress. Cognitive Behavioural Techniques focus on changing irrational thoughts, Biofeedback uses feedback about physiological responses, and Relaxation Techniques focus on reducing bodily tension. Since the passage clearly shows the use of positive imagery, Creative Visualisation is the best answer.
- �� Option A) Cognitive Behavioural Techniques → Incorrect because the passage does not show direct cognitive restructuring of irrational thoughts.
- �� Option C) Biofeedback → Incorrect because no physiological feedback device or monitoring is mentioned.
- 3. • Option D) Relaxation Techniques → Incorrect because the main method is imagery, not relaxation alone.
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- 4. Contextual/Tonal Matching
5. → Creative Visualisation = Positive mental picture.
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�� Distress is negative stress. �� It causes suffering and discomfort. 1. • The prisoners were in despair and pain.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is Distress because the prisoners were experiencing extreme suffering, despair, and mental pain. Distress refers to negative stress that creates discomfort and emotional strain. Eustress is positive stress, Strain refers more generally to the reaction caused by stress, and Burnout usually results from prolonged work-related exhaustion. Since the passage describes intense negative suffering, Distress is the best answer.
- �� Option A) Eustress → Incorrect because eustress is positive and motivating stress, not despair.
- �� Option B) Strain → Incorrect because it refers to the reaction to stress, but the best term for negative suffering here is distress.
- 3. • Option D) Burnout → Incorrect because burnout is usually linked with chronic exhaustion, especially in work or role-pressure contexts.
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- 4. Contextual/Tonal Matching
5. → Distress = Bad stress.
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(A) One must set a realistic goal
(B) Visualize when the mind is quiet, body is relaxed and eyes are closed
(C) This will enable the creative energy to turn an imagined scene into reality
(D) This reduces the risk of interference from unbidden thoughts
(E) This subjective experience will effectively reduce stress
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
�� First set a realistic goal. �� Then visualise in a quiet and relaxed state. 1. • This prevents interference and helps reduce stress.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is (A), (B), (D), (C), (E). In creative visualisation, the person first sets a realistic goal. Then the person visualises when the mind is quiet, the body is relaxed, and the eyes are closed. This reduces interference from unwanted thoughts. After that, creative energy helps turn the imagined scene into a meaningful experience, which finally reduces stress. Therefore, option D gives the correct sequence.
- �� Option A) (A), (C), (B), (E), (D) → Incorrect because creative energy cannot come before the act of visualisation.
- �� Option B) (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) → Incorrect because reduction of interference should come before creative energy is effectively used.
- 3. • Option C) (A), (D), (B), (C), (E) → Incorrect because interference cannot be reduced before beginning quiet visualisation.
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- 4. Option Grouping
5. → Goal → Visualise → Clear mind → Create → Reduce stress.
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Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
�� The author uses imagery. �� The technique is creative visualisation. 1. • It is not meditation, biofeedback, or cognitive restructuring.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is (A) only because the passage shows the use of images and imagery to deal with stress. The author visualises himself in a pleasant lecture room and uses that mental image to rise above suffering. Statement (B) refers to meditation, statement (C) refers to biofeedback, and statement (D) refers to cognitive restructuring. Since the passage is about creative visualisation, only statement (A) is correct.
- �� Option A) (A) and (B) only → Incorrect because meditation is not the technique used in the passage.
- �� Option C) (B) only → Incorrect because the passage does not describe yogic meditation.
- 3. • Option D) (B) and (D) only → Incorrect because neither meditation nor cognitive restructuring is the main method shown in the passage.
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- 4. Elimination
5. → Visualisation = Images.
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�� Hardiness includes three C's. �� The three C's are commitment, control, and challenge. 1. • It helps people cope with stress.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is Hardiness because it is a personality trait that consists of commitment, control, and challenge. People with hardiness are better able to cope with stressful and difficult situations. Self-esteem refers to one's sense of self-worth, assertiveness refers to expressing oneself confidently, and rational thinking refers to logical thinking. Since the question directly mentions the three C's, Hardiness is the correct answer.
- �� Option A) Self-esteem → Incorrect because self-esteem means self-worth, not the three C's.
- �� Option C) Assertiveness → Incorrect because assertiveness means expressing one's views confidently.
- 3. • Option D) Rational thinking → Incorrect because it refers to logical thinking, not commitment, control, and challenge.
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- 4. Substitution
5. → Hardiness = 3C: Commitment, Control, Challenge.
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�� Group discussion strengthens the initial position. �� The group may take more extreme decisions. 1. • This is group polarisation.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is Group polarisation because it refers to the strengthening of a group's initial position after group discussion and interaction. The passage clearly states that whatever the initial position in the group, it becomes much stronger after discussion. Groupthink refers to faulty decision-making due to pressure for agreement, obedience means following authority, and social loafing means reduced effort in a group. Therefore, Group polarisation is the best answer.
- �� Option B) Groupthink → Incorrect because it refers to pressure for consensus, not strengthening of the initial group position.
- �� Option C) Obedience → Incorrect because no authority command is involved.
- 3. • Option D) Social loafing → Incorrect because it means reduced individual effort in a group.
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- 4. Substitution
5. → Polarisation = Position becomes stronger.
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�� Others support the same opinion. �� The person feels their view is publicly validated. 1. • This is the bandwagon effect.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is Bandwagon effect because it refers to adopting or strengthening a view when one finds that many others support the same view. In the question, the person feels that their opinion is validated because others also favour it. Cohesiveness refers to group togetherness, autokinetic effect is linked with perception-based conformity studies, and compliance means changing behaviour due to request or pressure. Therefore, Bandwagon effect is correct.
- �� Option A) Cohesiveness → Incorrect because cohesiveness means mutual attraction or togetherness among group members.
- �� Option B) Autokinetic effect → Incorrect because it is related to perceived movement of a stationary light in conformity studies.
- 3. • Option C) Compliance → Incorrect because it refers to agreeing to a request or pressure, not public validation of opinion.
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- 4. Contextual/Tonal Matching
5. → Bandwagon = Others agree, I join.
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Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
�� Groups are more likely to take extreme decisions. �� Similar views create in-group perception. 1. • Public support strengthens one's opinion.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is (B), (C) and (D) only. Statement (B) is correct because when others favour our opinion, we feel publicly validated. Statement (C) is correct because people with similar views are perceived as in-group members, which strengthens our view. Statement (D) is correct because groups are more likely to take extreme decisions than individuals alone. Statement (A) is incorrect because it says individuals are more likely to take extreme decisions than groups, which is the opposite of the passage.
- �� Option A) (A) and (B) only → Incorrect because statement (A) is wrong and statements (C) and (D) are missing.
- �� Option C) (A) and (C) only → Incorrect because statement (A) is wrong and statements (B) and (D) are missing.
- 3. • Option D) (A), (B) and (C) only → Incorrect because statement (A) is wrong and statement (D) is missing.
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- 4. Elimination
5. → Group support strengthens opinion.
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�� Similar views create a sense of belonging. �� People with similar opinions are seen as "us". 1. • This is ingroup perception.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is Ingroup because people who share similar views are usually perceived as belonging to one's own group. In social psychology, an ingroup is the group with which a person identifies. Outgroup refers to people seen as outsiders, Non-copformists are people who do not follow group norms, and Friends is a general social term. Since the question focuses on similar views and group identity, Ingroup is correct.
- �� Option B) Outgroup → Incorrect because outgroup refers to people who are not seen as part of one's own group.
- �� Option C) Non-copformists → Incorrect because people with similar views are conforming to similar opinions, not opposing them.
- 3. • Option D) Friends → Incorrect because friendship is a personal relationship, while the concept asked is group identity.
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- 4. Substitution
5. → Ingroup = People like us.
50 [[PASSAGE]]Just as individuals compare themselves with others in terms of similarities and differences with respect to what they have and what others have, individuals also compare the group they belong to with groups of which they are not a member. It has been found that groups are more likely to take extreme decisions than individuals alone. Suppose there is an employee who has been caught taking a bribe or engaging in some other unethical act. His/her colleagues are asked to decide what punishment he/she should be given. They may let him/her go scot-free or decide to terminate his/her services instead of imposing a punishment which may commensurate with the unethical act he/she had engaged in. Whatever the initial position in the group, this position becomes much stronger as a result of discussions and interaction in the group.[[/PASSAGE]]
Match List-I with List-II:
| List – I | List – II |
|---|---|
| (A) Members are viewed differently and are often perceived negatively | (I) Group polarisation |
| (B) The strengthening of the group's initial position as a result of group interaction and discussion | (II) Cohesiveness |
| (C) Appearance of consensus or unanimous agreement within a group | (III) Outgroup |
| (D) Team spirit or 'we' feeling or a sense of belongingness to the group | (IV) Groupthink |
�� Outgroup members are often viewed negatively. �� Group polarisation strengthens initial group position. �� Groupthink gives appearance of consensus. 1. • Cohesiveness means we-feeling.
(Detailed) 2. → The correct answer is D because outgroup refers to members who are seen as different and often perceived negatively. Group polarisation means strengthening of the group's initial position after group discussion and interaction. Groupthink refers to the appearance of consensus or unanimous agreement within a group. Cohesiveness means team spirit, "we" feeling, and sense of belongingness. Therefore, option D correctly matches all four pairs.
- �� Option A) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) → Incorrect because outgroup and cohesiveness are interchanged.
- �� Option B) (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) → Incorrect because all major terms are mismatched.
- 3. • Option C) (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV) → Incorrect because group polarisation, groupthink, and cohesiveness are mismatched.
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- 4. Option Grouping
5. → Outgroup-negative, Cohesion-we feeling.
