CUET Psychology Question Paper 2024 Available Download Solutions and Answer Key pdf

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:

• (1) (C), (A), (B), (E), (D)
• (2) (A), (B), (C), (E), (D)
• (3) (B), (C), (D), (E), (A)
• (4) (C), (E), (D), (B), (A)

Individuals with high _________ have been found to stop smoking the moment they decide to do so. What aspect of self is highlighted in this example?

• (1) Self-esteem
• (2) Self-concept
• (3) Self-efficacy
• (4) Self-motivation

Agastya is a highly motivated executive who lacks patience, feels short of time and is forever burdened with work. He finds difficulty in slowing down. Identify his personality type on the basis of Friedman and Roserman's Classification.

• (1) Type A
• (2) Type B
• (3) Type C
• (4) Type D

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 text book as well as the notes

• (E) If the planning is not effective it is modified

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) (C), (B), (A), (D), (E)
• (2) (B), (A), (C), (E), (D)
• (3) (A), (B), (D), (C), (E)
• (4) (A), (B), (E), (C), (D)

Match List-I with List-II:

List-I
(A) Intellectual deficiency
(B) Intellectually gifted
(C) Remarkable ability in a specific field
(D) Highly talented

List-II
(I) Prodigy
(II) Below IQ score of 70
(III) IQ above 130
(IV) Talent

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
• (2) (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
• (3) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
• (4) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)

Which characteristic does not determine the effect of noise on task performance?

• (1) Intensity
• (2) Luminance
• (3) Predictability
• (4) Controllability

Which personality theorist emphasized the concept of fully-functioning person and ideal self?

• (1) Maslow
• (2) Rogers
• (3) Freud
• (4) Eysenck

"I am one who easily gets hurt,” is an example of which aspect of 'Self'?

• (1) Self as a 'subject'
• (2) Self as an 'object'
• (3) Self as a 'knower'
• (4) Self as a 'known'

Which level of IQ is considered as Profound Level of Intellectual Disability?

• (1) IQ (55-70)
• (2) IQ (35-40 to 50-55)
• (3) IQ (20-25 to 35-40)
• (4) IQ (Below 20-25)

Before running a marathon, David experiences a sudden surge of energy, heightened awareness, and excitement, which he recognizes as a precursor of good performance on the ground. Identify the term in which David's feelings can be categorized:

• (1) Distress
• (2) Eustress
• (3) Strain
• (4) Frustration

Identify the correct sequence according to the General Adaptation Syndrome.

Sequence:
(A) Resistance
(B) Presence of a noxious stimulus
(C) Alarm Reaction
(D) Exhaustion

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) (B), (C), (A), (D)
• (2) (C), (A), (B), (D)
• (3) (B), (C), (D), (A)
• (4) (C), (B), (D), (A)

Psychoneuroimmunology studies the effects of stress on the immune system. Identify the correct statements describing its working:

(A) The Leucocytes within the immune system identify and destroy antigens such as viruses.
(B) Stress does not affect natural killer cell cytotoxicity.
(C) Stress leads to the production of antibodies.
(D) There are several kinds of Leucocytes including the T cells, B cells, and natural killer cells.
(E) D-cells produce antibodies.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) (A), (B) (C) only
• (2) (B), (C) (D) only
• (3) (A), (C) (D) only
• (4) (A), (B) (E) only

Match List-I with List-II

List-I
(A) Task-Oriented Strategy
(B) Emotion-Oriented Strategy
(C) Avoidance-Oriented Strategy
(D) Coping

List-II
(I) Dynamic situation specific reaction to stress
(II) Maintaining a time schedule
(III) Worry about what I am going to do
(IV) Talking to friends or watching T.V.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)
• (2) (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
• (3) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
• (4) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

"How happy were you with your job on the whole?” Identify the type of question:

• (1) Close ended question
• (2) Open ended question
• (3) Direct question
• (4) Bipolar question

An 18-year-old male had a severe dislike for touching door knobs. He feared contamination and spent hours washing his hands if he had to open a door at his office. He spent more than 3-4 hours taking a shower and spent a lot of time cleaning surfaces after "incidental contaminations”. Eventually, he stopped waking up in the morning as it was not worth the effort. Identify the disorder he is suffering from:

• (1) Obsessive-Compulsive and Related disorders
• (2) Depressive Disorders
• (3) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• (4) Somatic Symptom disorder

When an alcoholic is given a mild electric shock and asked to smell the alcohol repeatedly to form an association between the two, then this form of treatment is known as:

• (1) Negative Reinforcement
• (2) Aversive Conditioning
• (3) Systematic Desensitization
• (4) Differential Reinforcement

An adolescent started therapy a week back. Based on formulating the adolescent's problem, the therapist feels that the boy will be capable of arriving at solutions through a process of personal growth. The therapist's approach to therapy is in an accepting environment. Identify the type of therapy being provided:

• (1) Cognitive
• (2) Behavioral
• (3) Existential
• (4) Psychodynamic

Arrange the steps in the correct sequence followed in the systematic desensitization technique:

(A) The therapist relaxes the clients and asks him to think about the least anxiety provoking situation.
(B) The client is interviewed to elicit fear provoking situations.
(C) The therapist prepares a hierarchy of anxiety provoking stimulus with least anxiety provoking at the bottom.
(D) The client is asked to stop thinking of the fearful situation if the slightest tension is felt.
(E) Over the sessions, the client is able to imagine more severe fear provoking situations while maintaining the relaxation.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) (E), (B), (A), (D), (C)
• (2) (B), (C), (A), (D), (E)
• (3) (A), (B), (C), (E), (D)
• (4) (C), (D), (B), (A), (E)

Match List-I with List-II:

List-I
(A) Logotherapy
(B) Client Centred Therapy
(C) Gestalt Therapy
(D) Rational Emotive Therapy

List-II
(I) Freiderick Perls and Laura Perls
(II) Victor Frankl
(III) Albert Ellis
(IV) Carl Rogers

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
• (2) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
• (3) (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
• (4) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)

Reena and Rabiya love dogs; hence they are likely to form a group due to:

• (1) Proximity
• (2) Similarity
• (3) Status
• (4) Self-esteem needs

Arrange in correct sequence the stages of group formation given by Tuckman:

(A) Norming
(B) Forming
(C) Storming
(D) Performing
(E) Adjourning

• (1) (B), (C), (A), (D), (E)
• (2) (B), (A), (C), (D), (E)
• (3) (B), (C), (E), (D), (A)
• (4) (B), (E), (D), (A), (C)

Which of the following is NOT a part of Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences?

• (1) Musical
• (2) Componential
• (3) Interpersonal
• (4) Intrapersonal

Why are most Asian cultures characterised as collectivistic?

• (1) The boundary between self and others is relatively fixed.
• (2) The boundary between self and others is shifting, thus at times fusing with the cosmos and at other times fully withdrawn.
• (3) Clear dichotomies between man and nature.
• (4) The self and the group exist as two different entities remaining at a distance.

Aarushi was a friendly, outgoing and relaxed girl who could be described as fat, round and soft. According to Sheldon's typology, Aarushi falls under which category?

• (1) Ectomorphic
• (2) Mesomorphic
• (3) Phlegmatic
• (4) Endomorphic

While judging a personality pageant, raters gave high scores to contestants who were already famous because of their presence in popular T.V. serials or advertisements and tended to give low scores to those who were not so popular. This phenomenon is called

• (1) Halo effect
• (2) Recency effect
• (3) Primacy effect
• (4) Rosenthal effect

Who devised the concept of Intelligence Quotient (IQ)?

• (1) Alfred Binet
• (2) Theodore Simon
• (3) William Stern
• (4) Lewis Terman

Match List-I with List-II:

List-I
(A) Self-esteem
(B) Self-efficacy
(C) Social-Self
(D) Self-concept

List-II
(I) The extent to which individuals believe that they themselves control their life's outcome
(II) Judgments about our own value or worth
(III) The way we perceive ourselves and the ideas we hold about our competencies and traits
(IV) Familial or relational self

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
• (2) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
• (3) (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
• (4) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)

Which one is not a characteristic of crowding experience?

• (1) Loss in privacy
• (2) Loss of control over social interaction
• (3) Negative view of the space around the person
• (4) Feeling of comfort

According to Holmes and Rahe, arrange stressful life events in sequence from highest to lowest in terms of their severity:

(A) Unexpected accident or trauma
(B) Break-up with friend
(C) Illness of family member
(D) Death of a close family member
(E) Change in eating habits

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) (D), (A), (C), (B), (E)
• (2) (D), (C), (A), (B), (E)
• (3) (D), (B), (A), (C), (E)
• (4) (B), (D), (A), (E), (C)

Beth, aged 18, has been trying to keep a secret from her family and friends. She is a binge eater. When others are not around, she gorges on cakes, ice cream and other food so fast that she hardly has time to chew. Once she begins there is no stopping until her stomach aches. After her binge, Beth feels disgusted with herself and makes herself vomit, then takes a double dose of laxative. Her life is totally dominated by her obsession with food. Beth is suffering from which disorder?

• (1) Anorexia Nervosa
• (2) Body Dysmorphic Disorder
• (3) Bulimia Nervosa
• (4) Conduct disorder

Identify the neuro-developmental disorders:

(A) Autism Spectrum Disorder
(B) Intellectual Disability
(C) Specific Learning Disorder
(D) Hallucinations
(E) Conduct Disorder

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) (A), (B) & (E) only
• (2) (A), (B) & (D) only
• (3) (A), (B) & (C) only
• (4) (A), (D) & (E) only

Find out the correct statements about alternative therapies:

(A) Yoga is an ancient Indian technique detailed in the Ashtanga Yoga of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras.
(B) Alternative therapies are treatment possibilities to the conventional drug treatment or psychotherapy.
(C) Sudarshan Karma Yoga does not benefit individuals with anxiety and depression but helps substance abuse.
(D) There are many alternative therapies like cognitive behaviour therapy and rational emotive therapy.
(E) Vipasana meditation is also known as mindfulness based meditation.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) (A), (B) & (C) only
• (2) (B), (C) & (D) only
• (3) (A), (B) & (E) only
• (4) (C), (D) & (E) only

The concept of 'Balance' in Attitude Change is explained below. Identify the correct options:

(A) Fritz Heider described this change in the form of P-O-X triangle, which explains the relationship between the aspects.
(B) P is the person whose attitude is being studied. O is another person, X is the topic towards which the attitude is studied.
(C) Attitude changes if there is a state of imbalance between P-O, O-X, and P-X attitudes.
(D) Imbalance is found when all three sides are positive.
(E) Balance is found when all three sides of the P-O-X triangle are negative.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) (A), (B) & (D) only
• (2) (A), (B) & (C) only
• (3) (A), (B) & (E) only
• (4) (A), (D) & (E) only

When a large audience is asked to clap as loudly as possible, it was observed that the bigger the group size, the more the increase in noise, but the amount of noise each participant made was reduced. This phenomenon is called:

• (1) Social facilitation
• (2) Social loafing
• (3) Social inhibition
• (4) Social Motivation

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 the 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:

• (1) (A), (C) and (D) only
• (2) (B), (C) and (D) only
• (3) (B), (C) and (E) only
• (4) (A), (B) and (C) only

The Clinical formulation of a client's problem has the following advantages:

(A) Identification of areas to be targeted for treatment in psychotherapy.
(B) Understanding the status of the client.
(C) Understanding the problems.
(D) To make money.
(E) Choice of techniques for treatment.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (1) (B), (C) (E) only
• (2) (C), (D) (E) only
• (3) (A), (B) (C) only
• (4) (A), (C) (E) only

Dhruv has been consuming alcohol for many years. Recently he has joined an alcohol rehabilitation center. During his group therapy session, Dhruv shared the amount of alcohol he could drink to feel 'high'. He started with a peg and to get the same effect now he has to take a greater amount. Identify the reason for this change:

• 1. Withdrawal
• 2. Tolerance
• 3. Poor quality of alcohol
• 4. Fixation

George was in New York when he saw the Twin Towers being destroyed by the terrorist airplanes. Now he has recurrent dreams, flashbacks, and emotional numbing. These are characteristic of:

• (1) Generalised Anxiety Disorder
• (2) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• (3) Separation Anxiety Disorder
• (4) Pre-Traumatic Stress Disorder

While singing during the school assembly, you can see that some children are singing, whereas some are only moving their legs or not singing at all. This phenomenon can be explained by:

• (1) Social Facilitation
• (2) Social Loafing
• (3) Social Inhibition
• (4) Social Motivation

Which one of the following is not a core/basic skill in the field of psychological services?

• (1) Leadership skills
• (2) Communication skills
• (3) Psychological testing skills
• (4) Counselling skills

Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follow: The problem of household garbage is common in most Indian cities. Despite the increasing concern for a clean environment, we do not know to what extent citizens are aware of how to dispose of the garbage at home. Sanyogita, a high school teacher, took the lead to organize a team comprising of her colleagues in school and started going door to door in the nearby colonies to educate people on how to separate domestic waste and hand it over to the garbage collection agencies. She also avidly read about methods used by other developed countries and felt distressed when she observed how callous some people were towards keeping a clean environment. The local newspapers appreciated Sanyogita's efforts and applauded her publicly. Sanyogita's students and children joined her mission to segregate garbage and send the biodegradable waste to the nearby recycle plant. "Sanyogita avidly read about methods used by other developed countries.” Which component of attitude is being highlighted here?

• (1) Affective
• (2) Behavioural
• (3) Cognitive
• (4) Valance

Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follow: The problem of household garbage is common in most Indian cities. Despite the increasing concern for a clean environment, we do not know to what extent citizens are aware of how to dispose of the garbage at home. Sanyogita, a high school teacher, took the lead to organize a team comprising of her colleagues in school and started going door to door in the nearby colonies to educate people on how to separate domestic waste and hand it over to the garbage collection agencies. She also avidly read about methods used by other developed countries and felt distressed when she observed how callous some people were towards keeping a clean environment. The local newspapers appreciated Sanyogita's efforts and applauded her publicly. Sanyogita's students and children joined her mission to segregate garbage and send the biodegradable waste to the nearby recycle plant. Identify the behavioral component of the attitude displayed by Sanyogita towards the environment:

• (1) Sanyogita took the lead to organise a team of teachers and started going door to door in the nearby colonies.
• (2) She avidly read about methods used by developed countries.
• (3) She felt distressed when people were callous about their environment.
• (4) Sanyogita's students and children joined her mission.

Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follow: The problem of household garbage is common in most Indian cities. Despite the increasing concern for a clean environment, we do not know to what extent citizens are aware of how to dispose of the garbage at home. Sanyogita, a high school teacher, took the lead to organize a team comprising her colleagues in school and started going door to door in the nearby colonies to educate people on how to separate domestic waste and hand it over to the garbage collection agencies. She also avidly read about methods used by other developed countries and felt distressed when she observed how callous some people were towards keeping a clean environment. The local newspapers appreciated Sanyogita's efforts and applauded her publicly. Sanyogita's students and children joined her mission to segregate garbage and send the biodegradable waste to the nearby recycle plant. "Sanyogita felt distressed when she observed how callous some people are towards keeping a clean environment”. Identify the component of attitude being expressed here:

• (1) Affective
• (2) Behavioural
• (3) Cognitive
• (4) Effective

Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follow: The problem of household garbage is common in most Indian cities. Despite the increasing concern for a clean environment, we do not know to what extent citizens are aware of how to dispose of the garbage at home. Sanyogita, a high school teacher, took the lead to organize a team comprising her colleagues in school and started going door to door in the nearby colonies to educate people on how to separate domestic waste and hand it over to the garbage collection agencies. She also avidly read about methods used by other developed countries and felt distressed when she observed how callous some people were towards keeping a clean environment. The local newspapers appreciated Sanyogita's efforts and applauded her publicly. Sanyogita's students and children joined her mission to segregate garbage and send the biodegradable waste to the nearby recycle plant. Identify the process of attitude formation that has been demonstrated in the passage:

• (1) Learning attitudes by association
• (2) Learning attitudes through group norms
• (3) Learning attitudes through modelling
• (4) Learning attitudes through exposure to information

Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follow: The problem of household garbage is common in most Indian cities. Despite the increasing concern for a clean environment, we do not know to what extent citizens are aware of how to dispose of the garbage at home. Sanyogita, a high school teacher, took the lead to organize a team comprising her colleagues in school and started going door to door in the nearby colonies to educate people on how to separate domestic waste and hand it over to the garbage collection agencies. She also avidly read about methods used by other developed countries and felt distressed when she observed how callous some people were towards keeping a clean environment. The local newspapers appreciated Sanyogita's efforts and applauded her publicly. Sanyogita's students and children joined her mission to segregate garbage and send the biodegradable waste to the nearby recycle plant. Which factor affects the shaping of attitudes in the early years of life?

• (1) Reference group
• (2) Personal experience
• (3) Media-related influences
• (4) Family and School environment

Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follow: Major Chandra, an infantry soldier, was posted in the border area with his unit. One day, an informer gave a message that terrorists had entered a school and were threatening to blow it up if some of their terrorist prisoners were not released. The major entered the school premises along with other soldiers but was shocked to see the terrorists armed with the latest weapons. Soon the firing started; the terrorists had an advantageous position and immediately shot down a few soldiers without caring for their lives. Major Chandra entered the school and started firing, which led to the killing of the terrorists, and he got badly injured. Though the Major has recovered, he still gets flashbacks and recurring nightmares. Identify the disorder Major Chandra is suffering from:

• (1) Conversion Disorder
• (2) Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
• (3) Illness-Anxiety Disorder
• (4) Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follow: Major Chandra, an infantry soldier, was posted in the border area with his unit. One day, an informer gave a message that terrorists had entered a school and were threatening to blow it up if some of their terrorist prisoners were not released. The major entered the school premises along with other soldiers but was shocked to see the terrorists armed with the latest weapons. Soon the firing started; the terrorists had an advantageous position and immediately shot down a few soldiers without caring for their lives. Major Chandra entered the school and started firing, which led to the killing of the terrorists, and he got badly injured. Though the Major has recovered, he still gets flashbacks and recurring nightmares. Which of the following is also a type of Trauma and Stress-Related Disorder?

• (1) Adjustment Disorders
• (2) Somatic Symptom Disorder
• (3) Separation Anxiety Disorder
• (4) Social Anxiety Disorder

Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follow: Major Chandra, an infantry soldier, was posted in the border area with his unit. One day, an informer gave a message that terrorists had entered a school and were threatening to blow it up if some of their terrorist prisoners were not released. The major entered the school premises along with other soldiers but was shocked to see the terrorists armed with the latest weapons. Soon the firing started; the terrorists had an advantageous position and immediately shot down a few soldiers without caring for their lives. Major Chandra entered the school and started firing, which led to the killing of the terrorists, and he got badly injured. Though the Major has recovered, he still gets flashbacks and recurring nightmares. Pick out the other symptoms related to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder:

• (1) Paralysis
• (2) Depressed mood
• (3) Emotional Numbing
• (4) Exfoliation

Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follow: Major Chandra, an infantry soldier, was posted in the border area with his unit. One day, an informer gave a message that terrorists had entered a school and were threatening to blow it up if some of their terrorist prisoners were not released. The major entered the school premises along with other soldiers but was shocked to see the terrorists armed with the latest weapons. Soon the firing started; the terrorists had an advantageous position and immediately shot down a few soldiers without caring for their lives. Major Chandra entered the school and started firing, which led to the killing of the terrorists, and he got badly injured. Though the Major has recovered, he still gets flashbacks and recurring nightmares. Identify the major disorder under which Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is categorized:

• (1) Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
• (2) Dissociative Disorders
• (3) Bipolar and Related Disorders
• (4) Trauma and Stress Related Disorders

Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follow: Major Chandra, an infantry soldier, was posted in the border area with his unit. One day, an informer gave a message that terrorists had entered a school and were threatening to blow it up if some of their terrorist prisoners were not released. The major entered the school premises along with other soldiers but was shocked to see the terrorists armed with the latest weapons. Soon the firing started; the terrorists had an advantageous position and immediately shot down a few soldiers without caring for their lives. Major Chandra entered the school and started firing, which led to the killing of the terrorists, and he got badly injured. Though the Major has recovered, he still gets flashbacks and recurring nightmares. Identify the official manual that is currently in use to classify various kinds of psychological disorders:

• (1) DSM V
• (2) ICD V
• (3) GSM IV
• (4) ISM V