BPCC-113 · June 2025 · English

IGNOU BPCC-113 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper

UNDERSTANDING AND DEALING WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

Structured previous year question paper for BPCC-113, June 2025 session.

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

Verified: 22 Aug 2026

B. A. (HONOURS) PSYCHOLOGY

(BAPCH)

Term-End Examination

June, 2025

BPCC-113 : UNDERSTANDING AND DEALING

WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50

Note:

(i) Attempt any five questions, 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.What is Schizophrenia ? Discuss the various positive and negative symptoms of Schizophrenia.

Q2.Define unipolar mood disorders. Discuss the causal factors of unipolar mood disorders.

Q3.Define personality disorder. Discuss schizoid and schizotypal personality disorders, highlighting the causal factors.

Q4.Discuss the causal factors of substance use disorders.

Section—II

Q5.Discuss in detail psychotherapy as a psychological treatment. Elucidate Indian perspective on mental health and treatment.

Q6.Explain the stages of psychosexual development and defense mechanism as discussed in psychoanalysis.

Q7.Discuss the stages of — short-term psychotherapy and differentiate it from long-term psychotherapy.

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

(a) Sexual Response cycle 5

(b) Techniques of play therapy