BPCC-131 · December 2020 · English
IGNOU BPCC-131 December 2020 Previous Year Question Paper
FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGY
Structured previous year question paper for BPCC-131, December 2020 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 9 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
February, 2021
BPCC-131 : FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGY
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note :
(i) Attempt any five questions.
(ii) Answer at least two questions from each section.
(iii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iv) The word limit for each answer is about 400 words.
SECTION A
Q1.Explain the concept of perception. Discuss the laws of perceptual organization.
Q2.Explain the principles of classical conditioning with the help of Pavlov’s experiment.
Q3.Discuss the humanistic approach to personality.
Q4.Write short notes on the following : 545
(a) Emotions and Feelings
(b) Measures to Assess Emotions
SECTION B
Q5.Write short notes on the following : 545
(a) Forgetting
(b) Techniques to Improve Memory
Q6.Differentiate between a Psychologist, a Psychiatrist and a Psychiatric Social Worker.
Q7.Discuss the types of settings where Psychologists work.
Q8.Differentiate and describe Biogenic and Psychogenic motives.
Q9.Discuss any two theories of intelligence. 545 BPCC-131 2 qe: