BPCE-141 · December 2025 · English

IGNOU BPCE-141 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper

POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

Structured previous year question paper for BPCE-141, December 2025 session.

Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2

Verified: 22 Aug 2026

B. A. (HONOURS) PSYCHOLOGY

(BAPCH)

Term-End Examination

December, 2025

BPCE-141 : POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note: Attempt any five questions in about

400 words each. Answer at least two

questions from each Section. All questions

carry equal marks.

Section—A

Q1.Explain how to manage emotions effectively.

Q2.Explain the concept of Happiness and Gross National Happiness (GNH). Discuss the models of happiness.

Q3.Describe Positive Psychology in relation to other areas of Psychology.

Q4.Write short notes on the following in about

(a) Kindness, forgiveness, empathy and gratitude

(b) Growth mindset, self-compassion and self-forgiveness

Section—B

Q5.Define and describe hope. Elucidate Snyder’s model of hope and describe the benefits of hope.

Q6.Elucidate the concept of stress. Describe the general adaptation syndrome model of stress highlighting the concept of post-traumatic growth.

Q7.Explain psychological capital. Describe various positive psychology interventions at workplace.

Q8.Write short notes on the following in about

(a) Self-forgiveness and _ interpersonal forgiveness

(b) Self-compassion and _ self-compassion practices