CBSE Board Class 10 Psychology Sample Papers 2011

SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER 2011
(Psychology)
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.

1. What is long-term memory?                2

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

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

4. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. Analyze human being as organism.       4

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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