BPCC-103 · December 2023 · English

IGNOU BPCC-103 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper

PSYCHOLOGY OF INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES

Structured previous year question paper for BPCC-103, December 2023 session.

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

Verified: 22 Aug 2026

B. A. (HONOURS) PSYCHOLOGY

(BAPCH)

Term-End Examination

December, 2023

BPCC-103 : PSYCHOLOGY OF INDIVIDUAL

DIFFERENCES

Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50

Note : Attempt any five questions selecting at least

two questions from each Section. Answer

each question in about 300 words. All

questions carry equal marks.

Section—I

Q1.Explain the psychodynamic theories of personality.

Q2.Define aptitude. Explain the relationship between aptitude and intelligence.

Q3.Discuss Sternberg’s triarchic theory of intelligence. 10 [ 2 ]

Q4.Explain the differences between India n and Western Psychology.

Section—II

Q5.What is self -enhancement ? Explain the theory of social comparison processes.

Q6.Explain various approaches to creativity.

Q7.Describe drive reduction and optional arousal theories of motivation.

Q8.Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each :

(a) Skinner’s reinforcement schedule 5

(b) Five-factor theory 5 2023 -103 &II