BPCC-113 · December 2025 · English
IGNOU BPCC-113 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
UNDERSTANDING AND DEALING WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS
Structured previous year question paper for BPCC-113, December 2025 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
B. A. (HONOURS) PSYCHOLOGY
(BAPCH)
Term-End Examination
December, 2025
BPCC-113 : UNDERSTANDING AND DEALING
WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS
Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note:
(i) Attempt five questions in all,
selecting at least two questions from
each Section.
(ii) Answer each question in about
300 words.
(iii) All questions carry equal marks.
Section—I
Q1.Elucidate the types of schizophrenia.
Q2.Discuss the biological and psychosocial causal factors in schizophrenia.
Q3.Discuss bipolar mood disorders. Elucidate the biological causal factors of this disorder.
Q4.Define Cluster A personality disorder.
Q5.Explain DSM-5 criteria for schizoid personality disorder.
Q6.Discuss in detail about drug use and dependence disorder.
Section—II
Q7.Discuss the DSM-5 criteria of gender dysphoria in adolescents and adults.
Q8.Explain the components of psychodynamic psychotherapy and elucidate the distinctive features of the same.
Q9.Define behavioural modification. Explain the procedures involved in _ behavioural modification.
Q10.Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each : 5+5
(a) Historical perspectives in treatment of mental disorders
(b) Phases of Psychotherapy