BPCC-132 · December 2025 · English
IGNOU BPCC-132 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Structured previous year question paper for BPCC-132, December 2025 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
B. A. (GENERAL)/
B. A. (MULTIDISCIPLINARY)
(BAG/BAM)
Term-End Examination
December, 2025
BPCC-132 : INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL
PSYCHOLOGY
Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note: Answer any five questions in about
300 words each. Answer at least two
questions from each Section. All questions
carry equal marks.
Section—A
Q1.Explain schema and heuristics. Describe the sources of error in social cognition.
Q2.Describe various theories of attribution.
Q3.Explain persuasion with a focus on the dual processing model of persuasion. Describe the various factors affecting persuasion.
Q4.Write short notes on the following in about
(a) Person perception
(b) Stereotype
Section—B
Q5.Explain the bystander effect. Describe the factors affecting prosocial behaviour.
Q6.Describe the meaning and _ theoretical approaches to aggression.
Q7.Elucidate obedience with a focus on Milgram's experiment.
Q8.Write short notes on the following in about
(a) Communication style and barriers to effective communication
(b) Group polarization 8-483218700-132 8-483218700-132 2.1. 0.