BPCC-132 · December 2020 · English
IGNOU BPCC-132 December 2020 Previous Year Question Paper
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Structured previous year question paper for BPCC-132, December 2020 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)
(BAG)
Term-End Examination
February, 2021
BPCC-132 : INTRODUCTION TO
SOCIAL 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 meaning, structure, types and functions of attitude.
Q2.Write short notes on the following : 545
(a) The bystander effect
(b) Factors affecting pro-social behaviour
Q3.Discuss the meaning and causes of aggression.
Q4.Discuss the concept, types and components of group.
SECTION B
Q5.Discuss the meaning, causes and outcomes of conflict. Describe the strategies of conflict resolution.
Q6.Explain Milgram’s experiment with reference to obedience. Discuss the reasons of destructive obedience and strategies of resisting destructive obedience.
Q7.Discuss the various modes of social thought processing. Describe the different sources of errors in social cognition.
Q8.Describe the various agents of enculturation. 10 BPCC-132 2 qe: