CUET 2023 Psychology Question Paper with Answers & Solutions

Correct answer: D

Contextual intelligence is a component of Sternberg's Triarchic theory (II). Naturalistic intelligence is part of Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligence (III). Spatial relations is one of Thurstone's Primary Mental Abilities (IV). Three dimensions of intellectual traits = Guilford's Structure of Intellect Model (I). So A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I.

Correct answer: B

NCERT states intelligence is a product of complex interaction of heredity (nature) and environment (nurture).

Correct answer: C

Alfred Binet conceptualised intelligence as one similar set of abilities used in all activities, i.e., the uni-factor theory.

Correct answer: B

Componential (analytical) intelligence has three components: knowledge-acquisition, metacomponents (knowledge component), and performance components. 'Behavioural Components' is not one of them.

Correct answer: C

Writers, poets and orators show high linguistic intelligence (sensitivity to language, words and meaning).

Correct answer: D

Emotionally intelligent persons are sensitive to their own emotions (A), can relate emotions to thoughts (B), and understand the intensity of others' emotions (C). D and E are negative/incorrect statements. So A, B and C only.

Correct answer: B

PASS model (Das & Naglieri): the activity begins with the test announcement (A), then Arousal/Attention focuses you (C), then Simultaneous-Successive processing to understand/learn (B), then Planning the time table (D). Order: A, C, B, D.

Correct answer: D

Erich Fromm (post-Freudian) held that human beings are basically social beings (B) and that personality develops from our experiences/interactions with other individuals (E). So B and E only.

Correct answer: B

Disposition = tendency to react in a particular way (III). Trait = stable and persistent way of behaving (I). Habit = over-learned modes of behaving/learning (IV). Values = goals and ideals worthwhile to achieve (II). So A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II.

Correct answer: C

Freud's psychosexual stages in order: Oral (C), Anal (A), Phallic (E), Latency (D), Genital (B). So C, A, E, D, B.

Correct answer: A

Type D (distressed) personality, as noted in NCERT (Morris), is prone to depression characterised by negative emotions and social inhibition.

Correct answer: A

Sattva guna includes qualities such as cleanliness, truthfulness, dutifulness, discipline, detachment and self-control as per Charak Samhita.

Correct answer: D

The Indian adaptation of the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) was done by Uma Chaudhary.

Correct answer: C

Self-esteem refers to the value judgement a person makes about herself/himself regarding own worth.

Correct answer: A

Refusing to accept that an unpleasant reality took place is the defence mechanism of denial.

Correct answer: A

In Lazarus's cognitive appraisal of stress, primary appraisal of an event as stressful can be as harm-loss, threat (possible/potential harm) or challenge. Anticipating possible harm/threat from sneezing/coughing is appraising it as potential harm.

Correct answer: B

Shweta's stress was motivating and led to good performance (eustress); Veena's stress was harmful and led to panic and failure (distress). So Eustress, Distress.

Correct answer: A

Frustration results from the blocking of needs and motives by something or someone hindering us from achieving a desired goal.

Correct answer: B

On Holmes and Rahe's Social Readjustment Rating Scale, death of a close family member has the highest stress score, followed by accident/trauma, examination, and change in eating habits (lowest). Decreasing order: A, B, C, D.

Correct answer: C

Assertiveness = skill to communicate feelings/needs confidently (IV). Time Management = planning time and delegating work (II). Rational Thinking = solving problems of distorted thought/irrational beliefs (I). Self Care = keeping ourselves healthy, fit and relaxed (III). So A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III.

Correct answer: C

Neurotransmitters are chemicals released at the synapse that carry messages to the dendrite of the receiving neuron.

Correct answer: A

Schizophrenia is a descriptive term for a group of psychotic disorders involving disturbances in thought, perception and emotion.

Correct answer: D

Conversion disorder involves loss of part or all of some basic bodily functions (e.g., paralysis, blindness) without organic cause.

Correct answer: B

Somatic symptom disorder: a person has persistent body-related symptoms (A), continually worries about them (B), and makes frequent visits to doctors (C). D (paralysis/blindness) describes conversion disorder, and E (preoccupation with developing illnesses) describes illness anxiety. So A, B, C only.

Correct answer: D

Reform movement = age of reason and enlightenment (IV). The Renaissance Period = increased humanism and curiosity about behaviour (II). Organismic approach = Hippocrates, Socrates and Plato (I). Middle ages = demonology and superstition (III). So A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III.

Correct answer: A

The four D's used to identify abnormal behaviour/psychological disorder are Deviance, Distress, Dysfunction and Danger.

Correct answer: B

Catharsis is the process of emotional unburdening/release by the client which has healing properties.

Correct answer: B

Gestalt therapy (Perls) helps the client recognise bodily processes and emotions blocked from awareness, increasing self-awareness and self-acceptance.

Correct answer: B

Psychodynamic therapy holds that intrapsychic conflicts (unresolved unconscious conflicts) are the cause of psychological disorders.

Correct answer: B

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) adopts a biopsychosocial approach, viewing the client's distress as originating in biological, psychological and social realms.

Correct answer: C

Applauding (rewarding) desirable behaviour to increase its occurrence is positive reinforcement.

Correct answer: C

Positive transference = client idolises/falls in love with therapist (III). Negative transference = client has hostility, anger, resentment toward therapist (IV). Resistance = client opposes progress from recall of painful memories (I). Working through = repeated process of confrontation, clarification and interpretation (II). So A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II.

Correct answer: D

Festinger's cognitive dissonance: it emphasises the cognitive component (A); the cognitive components must be in consonance with each other (C); holding two opposing cognitions makes one feel out of tune/dissonance (B); one idea is changed to attain consonance (D). Logical order: A, C, B, D.

Correct answer: B

Acting only when a deadline (last date) is imposed/approaching is the deadline technique of compliance.

Correct answer: C

The minimal group paradigm was developed by Henri Tajfel and his colleagues to study intergroup discrimination.

Correct answer: B

Social influence refers to processes whereby our attitudes and behaviours are influenced by the real or imagined presence of others.

Correct answer: D

Sequence: two suspects quizzed separately (C); each separately offered a chance to confess (A); if both confess the punishment is mild (B); the one who confesses goes free and the other is punished (D); if neither confesses, each gets a life sentence (E). Order C, A, B, D, E. (Note: in the standard prisoner's dilemma the strict reward structure differs, but among the given orders C A B D E is the intended answer.)

Correct answer: A

Crowding tolerance is the capacity to put up with high-density situations where one must compete with many others for basic resources including physical space.

Correct answer: C

Crowding causes discomfort (A) and loss of privacy (B). It involves loss (not feeling) of control over social interaction and a negative (not positive) view of space, so C and D are NOT features of crowding. Answer: C, D only.

Correct answer: C

Good listening tips include being open to ideas (A) and controlling distractions (C). Responding in a hurry (B) and sitting in a casual posture (D) are not good listening practices. Answer: A, C only.

Correct answer: C

An irrational, extreme fear of specific objects (reptiles) is a specific phobia.

Correct answer: A

Specific Phobia = Raunak's extreme fear of reptiles (II). Agoraphobia = fear of entering unfamiliar situations (III). Social anxiety disorder = intense, incapacitating fear/embarrassment when dealing with others (IV). Separation anxiety disorder = extreme anxiety about separation from attachment figure (I). So A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I.

Correct answer: A

Phobias (extreme fear) are a category of anxiety disorders.

Correct answer: A

Phobias are characterised by irrational fear of an object/situation that is out of proportion to the actual danger.

Correct answer: B

Panic disorder is classified as a type of anxiety disorder (along with phobias and generalised anxiety disorder).

Correct answer: A

Prejudice is a negative attitude (usually) toward a particular group or its members.

Correct answer: B

Discrimination is the behavioural component of prejudice - acting unfairly toward a group, e.g., deliberately giving Indians unqualified jobs.

Correct answer: D

A stereotype is the cognitive component of prejudice - a category-based generalised belief about a group (e.g., 'Indians are not good enough').

Correct answer: D

When members of a target group internalise others' negative beliefs about them and behave so as to confirm those beliefs, it is a self-fulfilling prophecy.