BPCC-133 · December 2024 · English

IGNOU BPCC-133 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper

PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

Structured previous year question paper for BPCC-133, December 2024 session.

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

Verified: 22 Aug 2026

BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)

(BAG)

Term-End Examination

December, 2024

BPCC-133 : PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50

Note :

(i) Attempt any five questions, selecting at

least two from each Section.

(ii) Answer each question in about

300 words.

(iii) All questions carry equal marks.

Section—A

Q1.What is a psychological disorder ? Explain interview and psychological tests as methods of assessment of psychological disorders.

Q2.Explain DSM-5 criteria for autism spectrum disorder and for specific learning disorder.

Q3.Discuss borderline personality disorder.

Q4.Discuss the treatment and_ prevention programmes for substance use disorders.

Section—B

Q5.Describe any two neurocognitive disorders.

Q6.Discuss the causal factors of unipolar mood disorder.

Q7.Explain the various types of schizophrenia and describe its negative symptoms.

Q8.Differentiate between anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Discuss the psychological factors and treatment of eating disorders. 3+7 5+5 aif