BPCC-132 · December 2023 · English

IGNOU BPCC-132 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

Structured previous year question paper for BPCC-132, December 2023 session.

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

Verified: 22 Aug 2026

BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)

(BAG)

Term-End Examination

December, 2023

BPCC-132 : INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL

PSYCHOLOGY

Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50

Note :

(i) Attempt any five questions in about

400 words each.

(ii) Answer at least two questions from each

Section.

(iii) All questions carry equal marks.

Section—A

Q1.Define schemas. Discuss the biases and errors in the process of social perception.

Q2.Discuss the social behaviour across cultures. 10 [ 2 ]

Q3.What is compliance ? Discuss the strategies for gaining compliance.

Q4.Describe the stages of group formation. Discuss the various group processes.

Section—B

Q5.Describe the relationship between attitude and behaviour. Discuss the ways of reducing stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination.

Q6.Elucidate the internal and external factors affecting attraction.

Q7.Write short notes on the following : 5+5

(a) Bullying behaviour

(b) Communication

Q8.Discuss the relationship of Social P sychology with other disciplines of Social Sci ences and with other branches of Psychology. 5+5 [ 3 ] BPCC–132 2023 -132

(ii)

(iii) [ 4 ]