NCERT Class 12 Psychology Chapter 2: Self and Personality MCQs & PYQ

In NCERT Class 12 Psychology Chapter 2, titled "Self and Personality", students delve into the concept of self and personality, exploring various theories and aspects of these critical psychological constructs. The chapter focuses on understanding self-concept, self-esteem, and the determinants of personality. It also covers cultural influences, theories of personality, and the methods used to assess personality traits.

This article serves as a comprehensive resource for exam preparation. It includes sample MCQs and subjective questions for CBSE and CUET, along with downloadable PDFs of Class 12 Psychology Chapter 2 MCQs and previous year questions to aid in mastering NCERT Class 12 Self and Personality.

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This question bank includes previous years' CUET and CBSE MCQs, along with questions curated by subject experts. Below are 5 sample multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for Class 12 Psychology Chapter 2: Self and Personality. For the full set of 50 questions, download the PDF using the link provided below.

1- The self that values family and social relationships is referred to as _________.

(i) Personal                

(ii) Social                    

(iii) Familial                 

(iv) Relational

(a) (i) and (iii)              (b) (ii) and (iii)              (c) (iii) and (iv)             (d) (i) and (iv)

2. An individual's ability to organise and monitor one's own behaviour is known as_____.

(a) Self-control            (b) Self-esteem           (c) Self-efficacy          (d) Self-regulatio

3. The various psychological techniques of self – control are:–

(A) Observation of own behavior                   (B) Self instruction     

(C) Self reinforcement                                                                        (D) Self – esteem      

(E) Systematic desensitisation

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) (A), (B) and (C) Only                                 (b) (B), (C) and (D) Only

(c) (C), (D) and (A) Only                                (d) (D), (B) and (A) Only
 

4. The social self emphasizes on such aspects of life as cooperation, unity and sacrifice. This is also known as ________.

(a) Personal Self         (b) Cooperative Self   (c) Familial Self           (d) Self-Concept

5. Anaya firmly believes that she has the ability and behaviour required for a particular situation. She has the ability to construct the circumstances of her own life. She is open to taking risks and is less fearful. She has high ______.

(a) Self–esteem          (b) Self – efficacy       (c) Self–regulation      (d) Self – observation

This question bank includes previous years' CBSE subjective questions (2 marks and above) without solutions, along with expert-curated questions. Below are 5 sample subjective questions for Class 12 Psychology Chapter 2: Self and Personality. To access all questions, download the PDF from the link provided below.

In NCERT Class 12 Psychology Chapter 2, "Self and Personality", students explore the intricate dynamics of self and personality. The chapter delves into theories like Freud’s psychoanalytic approach, the Big Five personality traits, and humanistic perspectives, highlighting their significance in understanding individual differences.

Mastering this chapter equips students with insights into how self-concept and personality shape human behavior. Practicing MCQs and subjective questions from this chapter enhances comprehension and preparation for CBSE and CUET exams.