BPCC-131 · December 2021 · English

IGNOU BPCC-131 December 2021 Previous Year Question Paper

FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGY

Structured previous year question paper for BPCC-131, December 2021 session.

Max marks: 50 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2

Verified: 22 Aug 2026

BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)

(BAG)

Term-End Examination

December, 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.Discuss the descriptive method in Psychological research.

Q2.Explain monocular and binocular cues in depth perception.

Q3.Explain the concept of motivation. Discuss the drive-reduction model of motivation.

Q4.Write short notes on the following : 545

(a) Cognitive and socio-cultural perspective in psychology

(b) ‘Types of partial reinforcement schedules

SECTION B

Q5.Explain the types and functions of emotions.

Q6.Explain humanistic approach to personality.

Q7.Explain the process of assessment of intelligence.

Q8.Write short notes on the following : 545

(a) Errors in Perception

(b) Information processing model of memory BPCC-131 2 qe: