BPCC-131 · June 2023 · English

IGNOU BPCC-131 June 2023 Previous Year Question Paper

FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGY

Structured previous year question paper for BPCC-131, June 2023 session.

Max marks: 50 · Questions: 8

Verified: 22 Aug 2026

BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)

(BAG )

Term-End Examination

June, 2023

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 i s about

400 words.

Section&A

Q1.Define Psychology. Discuss the main schools of thought in Psychology.

Q2.Write short notes on the following : 5+5

(a) Bandura’s social learning theory

(b) Cognitive learning [ 2 ]

Q3.Explain the concept of intelligence. Discuss the nature-nurture debate in intelligence.

Q4.Describe any two theories of memory. 10 Section&B

Q5.Write short notes on the following : 5+5

(a) Types of emotions

(b) Components of emotional process

Q6.Discuss the prominent theories postulated by the Neo-Freudians.

Q7.What is Perception ? Discuss the main factors affecting perception.

Q8.Write short notes on the following : 5+5

(a) Motivational cycle

(b) The hierarchical model 2023 -131

(ii)

(iii)

(iv) [ 4 ]