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B. Long answer type questions.

1. How are personality disorders characterised in individuals with anxious behaviour?
2. What is stress? List five steps to overcome stress.

3. List the importance of positive thinking. Describe how it can help someone achieve one’s goals. [CBSE Handbook]
4. What are the characteristics of personality disorders in individuals with emotional and impulsive behaviour, and what
are some examples of such disorders?
5. Why is 'Self-Management' important?
21 st Century #Communication
C. Competency-based/Application-based question. Skills #Social Literacy
Samarth works hard for every exam but is not getting the desired results. Now, he is losing hope. What advice would you
give him so that Samarth continues to work hard?

Previous Years’ Questions

1. Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by which of the following condition(s): [2023]
i. People have an inflated sense of their own/importance.
ii. A deep need for excessive attention.
iii. Admiration and lack of empathy.
iv. Introvert
a. Only i b. Both i and ii
c. i, ii and iii d. i, ii, iii and iv

Ans. c. i, ii and iii
2. "S" in acronym SMART in Goal setting stands for: [2023]

a. Strong b. Segment
c. Specific d. Special
Ans. c. Specific
3. With reference to 'Five Factor Model', mention any four parameters that describe an individual's personality. [2023]
Ans. a. Openness b. Consciousness c. Extraversion d. Agreeableness

4. Define any two of the following personality disorders: [2023]
a. Avoidant b. Dependent c. Histrionic
Ans. a. Avoidant personality disorder: People with this type of disorder are socially inept, unappealing or inferior, and
constantly fear being embarrassed, criticised or rejected. They avoid meeting others and often experience feelings
of inadequacy, inferiority or unattractiveness.
b. Dependent personality disorder: People with such a disorder are characterised by lack of self-confidence and an
extra need to be looked after. They need a lot of help in making everyday decisions and surrender important
life decisions to the care of others. They are heavily dependent on other people for their emotional and physical
needs, and thus, usually, avoid being alone.
c. Histrionic personality disorder: People with histrionic personality disorder frequently try to gain more attention

by being overly dramatic. They are extremely sensitive to criticism or disapproval and can be easily influenced by
others.

5. Which of the following is not true for self-motivation? [2022]
a. They are focused on their goals and objectives.
b. It is the ability to do what needs to be done without the influence or thrust from other people or situations.

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