Board exam

Sangeeta is a counsellor. She interacts with the client and seeks information from the client on one-to-one basis. She is using __________ as a method of assessment.

1. ASelf-report
2. BObservation
3. CPsychological test,
4. DInterview

Surendra’s newborn son has no idea of his own self. This refers to which of the following?

1. (i)
   He is unaware of various objects in his environment, such as a chair or a table in his room.
2. (ii)
   He is able to cry when he is hungry.
3. (iii)
   Sometimes he smiles when he sleeps.
4. (iv)
   People around him are part of his experiences. However, he cannot gather any meaning from it.

In this question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the appropriate option. Assertion (A) : The theory of primary mental abilities states that intelligence consists of primary abilities, each of which is relatively independent of the others. Reason (R) : This theory explains that intelligence consists of abilities operating at two levels, called Level I and Level II.

1. ABoth Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
2. BBoth Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
3. CAssertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
4. DAssertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Naresh endures personal stresses due to noisy surroundings, commuting, water shortage and traffic snarls. These stresses can be reported as __________.

1. ALife events
2. BEveryday hassles
3. CTraumatic events
4. DPhysical stress

Ritika’s stress level was good for her and enhanced her performance. The term used to describe her level of stress is called __________.

1. AStrain
2. BDistress
3. CEustress
4. DAppraisal

In this question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the appropriate option. Assertion (A) : Students facing important examinations can be highly stressed. Reason (R) : Reduced levels of natural killer cell cytotoxicity have been found in people who are highly stressed.

1. ABoth Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
2. BBoth Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
3. CAssertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
4. DAssertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

An ancient theory holds that abnormal behaviour can be explained by the __________.

1. AInadequacies in thinking, feeling or perceiving the world
2. BOperation of supernatural and magical forces
3. CDisturbed interpersonal relationships
4. DBelief that individuals behave strangely because their bodies and brains are not working properly

Ranjeet is unable to stop thinking about locking his house. At work, he is preoccupied with this unreasonable and repetitive thought. This is predominantly a symptom of __________.

1. AAnxiety disorder
2. BPanic disorder
3. CObsessive behaviour
4. DCompulsive behaviour