HSC Arts (English Medium) 12th Standard Board Exam - Maharashtra State Board Important Questions for Psychology

Explain the following concepts:

Mindlessness

Write whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’:

Resilience helps in reducing problems in interpersonal relations.

Write whether the following statement is ‘True’ or ‘False’:

The capacity to understand what the other person is experiencing is sympathy.

Explain the following question in 25 to 30 words:

Describe in your own words the state of mindlessness.

Answer in One sentence:

What is optimism?

Brain damage can diminish a person's ability to empathize.

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Reena recovered from an accident quickly. Which type of resilience did Reena show?

Life ______ indicates a life full of stress and anxiety.

Explain meaning, importance and types of resilience.

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Reena does not think that failing in one exam indicates that she is going to be a total failure in her entire life. What does that indicate?

Explain the following concept.

Pessimism

Explain the following concept in 25 to 30 words.

Physical resilience

Write an answer to the following question based on an example only in a word:

Even though Cyclone Tauktae caused huge damage to agriculture. Hanmanta believes that with hard work, the situation can be restored. What is the positive aspect of Hanmanta’s behaviour?

Answer the following question in 25 to 30 words.

What is optimism?

If you experience positive emotions regularly, you will feel less energetic.