UGC NET Psychology Paper 2 – June 2025 (28 Jun, Shift 2) – Question Paper with Answer Key

Cooking something by following the directions in a recipe exactly is an example of the use of:

Acommon logical error that people make is to seek information that support their ideas rather than evidence that would invalidate those ideas. This error is called:

Higher-order knowledge about your own thinking as well as your ability to use this knowledge to manage your own cognitive processes such as comprehension and problem solving is called:

How many categories of disabilities are mentioned in the Right to Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act 2016?

What is not a health protective behavior?

PASS theory of intelligence does not include:

We want to be like that, because they are successful and have a positive status explains:

'Origence' is related to aspect of Personality?

Standard deviation of sampling distribution is known as-

Cattell and Horn's theory postulates two kinds of intelligence. A person who is good at using and combining familiar facts has high-

According to Goddard (1910)'s study on residents of the Vineland facility and their categorization by diagnosis and mental age, the residents having the mental age of 3 to 7 years are termed as-

______ is the useful index of central tendency which is the middle most score when all the scores have been ranked.

In ______ validity the criterion measures are obtained at approximately the same time as the test scores.

______ index is the useful tool for identifying the proportion of respondents giving correct response to an item.

An organism's observable traits are referred to as-

Which domains of Biopsychology studies the psychological effects of brain damage in human patients-

The inner most meninx which adheres to the surface of the central nervous system is.

Proteins that bind to DNA and influence the extent to which genes are expressed are called-

The assumption that everything happens in the Universe can be accounted for by definite laws of causation in called-

According to Wilhelm Wundt, the analysis of consciousness is known as-

Which of the following combination accurately portrays one phase of Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome?

When systematic desensitization is used to overcome a phobia, the desensitizing activities-

The James-Lange theory and the Cannon-Bird theory differ in the relationship they assume between bodily arousal and emotion. Which of the following matches a theory and its proposed relationship correctly.

Unlike Sigmund Freud, the humanistic psychology Rogers and Maslow focused on the innate human motivation to achieve to one's fullest potential, called as-

According to Maslow's theory which need in the hierarchy must be met first before needs higher up become the focus of concerns-

Mnemonics work to improve memory because-

Which model of attention suggest that information is filtered based on physical characteristics?

Once complex behaviors are learned, they can be maintained using different schedules of reinforcement. Which type of schedule produces the highest response rate?

The moon illusion is best explained by-

How do mind-body interventions affect stress?

The 'orthogonal rotation' is carried out in factor analysis, when factors are-

Max-min-con principle in the context of research methodology denotes:

The four Brahmavihars are relevant in the context of workplace relationship. Which of the following Brahmavihars corresponds to compassion?

Square root of AVE (Average Variance Extracted) can be used to verify validity of a psychological questionnaire.

In which of the following statistical analysis we have more than one dependent/ outcome variables?

In a cloth store Tarun was deciding about whether to purchase or not a dress whose cost was coming to be Rs. 4000/-. That point the sales person suggested that if he (Tarun) purchases clothes amounting Rs. 5000/-, he would get a T-shirt free of cost. In this situation, which of the following techniques has been used by the sales person to influence Tarun?

Which of the following is the non-parametric counterpart of two-Way ANOVA?

Tanmaya, a school-going girl, helped a blind person crossing the road and felt happy to see smile on the blind person's face. This can be explained through —

According to Buddhist perspective, which of the following represents, the cognitive aspects of the personality?

In Yoga, three levels of functioning in 'Citta' (functional mind) are distinguished. Which of the following level represents the principles of individuation?

Arrange these personality assessment tools in chronological order of their development.

A. MBTI

B. MMPI

C. Rorschach Inkblot Test

D. 16 PF

E. NEO-P|

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Arrange the steps of scientific research.

A. General research questions

B. Collection of data

C. Analysis of data

D. Review of related literature

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Arrange the following steps of Sigmund Freud's psychosexual development.

A. Oral Sensory

B. Latency Stage

C. Phallic Stage

D. Anal Stage

E. Genital Stage

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Arrange the sequence of the Central Nervous System:

A. Dura matter

B. Sub-arachnoid space

C. Cerebrospinal Fluid

D. Arachnoid membrane

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Which of the neuron parts are in correct sequence:

A. Dendrite

B. Cell body

C. Axon

D. End Brush

E. Terminal Bottom

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Arrange the following needs according Maslow's hierarchy from lowest to highest:

A. Esteem

B. Self-actualization

C. Physiological

D. Safety

E. Love and belongingness

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Arrange the Sequence of the Memory Process:

A. Encoding

B. Perception

C. Storing

D. 'Retrieval

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Write the appropriate sequence for causes of forgetting:

A. Encoding failure

B. Interference

C. Retrieval failure

D. Decay

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Which of the following is the commonly identified sequence for characteristics of cyber bullying?

A. Anonymity embolden perpetrators

B. Increased risk of depression and anxiety in victims

C. 24/7 accessibility and difficulty in escaping harassment

D. Potential for long term psychological trauma

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Arrange the following core principles of peace psychology in sequential manner.

A. Conflict resolution and reconciliation

B. Promotion of human rights

C. Understanding the psychological roots of violence

D. Building culture of peace

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Identify the correct sequence for an action research:

A. Observation

B. Reflection

C. Plan

D. Action

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Which of the following is the correct sequence of group development?

A. Storming

B. Adjourning

C. Performing

D. Forming

E. Norming

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According to the Taittiriya Upanishad, 'Jiva' (human being) is a multi-layered entity. Arrange those layers in order:

A. Vigyanamaya Kosa

B. Annamaya Kosa

C. Manomaya Kosa

D. Anandamaya Kosa

E. Pranamaya Kosa

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Arrange the following theories of Leadership chronologically in terms of their evolution-

A. Behavioral theory by Michigan studies

B. Transformational leadership theory

C. Trait theory

D. Contingency theory

E. Servant-leadership theory

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The crises of psychosocial development during childhood to adolescence-

A. Industry vs Inferiority

B. Self-concept vs Self-actualization

C. Trust vs Mistrust

D. Initiative vs Guilt

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What are correct according to Jean Piaget?

A. The emergence of logical thought

B. Dealing with abstractions as well as reality

C. Learning to represent the world internally

D. Morality judged in terms of consequences

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Which among the following components belong to psychological wellbeing?

A. Sense of self

B. Safety and security

C. Sense of purpose

D. Independence

E: Cultural activities

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According to Miller, which are the types of internal conflict?

A. Avoidance-Avoidance conflict

B. Approach-Approach conflict

C. Antecedent —Consequence conflict

D. Approach-Consequence conflict

E. Approach-Avoidant conflict

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Which of the following are the laws of learning?

A. Law of effect

B. Law of recency

C. Law of primacy

D. Law of exercise

E. Law of readiness

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The ethical guidelines during the test administration does not include-

A. Helping the examinee by answering the questions

B. Maintaining confidentiality

C. Favoring the examinee

D. Taking consent from the participant

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A standardized test in psychology consists of -

A. Reliability

B. Validity

C. Maximum items

D. Difficult languages

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Epileptic seizures can be a consequence of-

A. Head trauma

B. Nose running

C. Eye flue

D. Brain tumor

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The most recent reported evolutionary development of the brain convulsions has two main regions -

A. Dorsal portion

B. Ventral portion

C. Gyri

D. Sulci

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The basal ganglia structures dominate the entire motor functions of -

A. Elephant

B. Human

C. Birds

D. Reptiles

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Who among the following are the key researchers in motivation theory?

A. Abraham Maslow

B. B. F. Skinner

C. Albert Bandura

D. Edward Deci

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Which of the following are goals of humanistic therapy?

A. Increase self-awareness

B. Promote personal growth

C. Develop coping skills

D. Promote interpersonal growth

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What are some applications of personality assessment?

A. Employment section

B. Clinical diagnosis

C. Neurological diagnosis

D. Developmental disabilities

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Which of the following are forms of learning?

A. Classical conditioning

B. Operant conditioning

C. Observational learning

D. Genetic inheritance

E. Habituation

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Which of the following influences perception?

A. Attention

B. Past experience

C. Sensory adaptation

D. Language

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Which of the following is/are true about- Patanjali Yoga-Sutra?

A. The practice of 'Asana' (posture) precedes 'Pranayama' (control of breath)

B. Instructions of Yoga-Sutra are not relevant for psychological wellbeing

C. It consists of eight limbs (Astangas)

D. Diligent engagement in Yogic practices can lead to- 'Kaivalya'

E. Yoga-Sutra is based upon ancient 'Nyaya' system

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Which of the following is/are true about 'Factor Analysis'?

A. Factor extraction is stopped when Eigen value becomes less than one

B. It is an interdependent statistics

C. It is a Non-parametric analysis

D. Scree plot can be used to determine the number of factors to be extracted

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Dr. Upadhaya has carried out two way ANOVA with 'intensity of light' and 'font size' as independent variables and 'visual acuity' as the dependent variable. Which of the following are true ?

A. Interaction effect can be checked

B. It is a factorial design

C. Independent variables have been taken up as continuous variables in this study

D. This is a suitable example to establish causal effect

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There are several schools of Yoga. Which of the following represent some of those schools?

A. Dwanda Yoga (Path of conflict)

B. Bhakti Yoga (Path of devotion)

C. Karma Yoga (Path of selfless service)

D. Gyana Yoga (Intellectual path)

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Which of the Eastern-Western combination about psychotherapeutic processes are correct?

A. Asana- Breathing Exercise

B. Vipasana- Mindfulness Meditation

C. Manana- Reflection

D. Upayoga- Argumentation

E. Sabasana- Progressive Muscle Relaxation

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Rahul's fear of public speaking can be classified as.

The heart-racing and sweaty palms, Rahul experienced before speaking, are examples of-

Speaking in front a mirror by Rahul is an example of which therapy?

As Rahul began to enjoy speaking, his experience reflects-

Which psychological theory is most associated with gradual exposure and behavioral change?

Aisha's difficulty in concentrating is most directly related to issues with:

As advised by the Psychologist, chunking strategy helps in:

Skipping meals and lack of exercise by Aisha contributed to:

Practicing mindfulness meditation by Aisha helped her improve:

Aisha's changes in work behavior following new strategies represent which of the following learning type?