PUC Science 2nd PUC Class 12 - Karnataka Board PUC Question Bank Solutions for Psychology

What is meant by delay of gratification? Why is it considered important for adult development?

Identify the symptoms associated with depression and mania.

What is pro-environmental behaviour? How can the environment be protected from pollution? Suggest some strategies.

What are the main approaches to the study of personality?

How is ‘poverty’ related to ‘discrimination’? Explain the major psychological effects of poverty and deprivation.

Distinguish between ‘instrumental aggression’ and ‘hostile aggression’. Suggest some strategies to reduce aggression and violence.

Discuss the psychological impact of television viewing on human behaviour. How can its adverse consequences be reduced? Explain.

Define communication. Which component of the communication process is most important? Justify your answer with relevant examples.

Describe the set of competencies that must be kept in mind while administering a psychological test.

Prejudice can exist without discrimination and vice versa. Comment.

What is the typical format of a counselling interview?

What do you understand by the term counselling? Explain the characteristics of an effective counsellor.

To be an effective counsellor, it is mandatory that she/he undergoes professional training. Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons in support of your arguments.

What are the ethical considerations in client-counsellor relationships?

Enumerate the different ways of coping with stress.

Given what you know about coping strategies, what suggestions would you give to your friends to avoid stress in their everyday lives.

Describe how life skills can help meet life’s challenges.

Discuss the factors that lead to positive health and well-being.

What are the techniques used in the rehabilitation of the mentally ill?

To what extent is our intelligence the result of heredity (nature) and environment (nurture)? Discuss.