BPCG-171 · December 2020 · English
IGNOU BPCG-171 December 2020 Previous Year Question Paper
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
Structured previous year question paper for BPCG-171, December 2020 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
B.A. (HONOURS) PSYCHOLOGY
(BAPCH)
Term-End Examination
February, 2021
BPCG-171 : GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note:
(i) Answer any five questions, selecting at least
two from each section.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iti) Answer each question in around 400 words.
SECTION I
Q1.Define psychology and discuss its scientific nature. Explain the methods and applications of psychology.
Q2.What is a nerve impulse ? Explain the Peripheral Nervous System.
Q3.Explain the concept and different forms of thinking. Discuss the process of thinking.
Q4.Discuss the concept and nature of individual differences. Explain the types of intelligence tests.
SECTION II
Q5.Discuss the periods and lifespan perspective of human development.
Q6.Discuss the applications of psychology in the field of
(a) Clinical and Health
(b) Work and Organisation.
Q7.Elaborate the stages of development with reference to theories postulated by Freud and Erik Erikson.
Q8.Discuss the meaning of personality. Elaborate upon the behavioural approach and humanistic approach to personality. 5415 BPCG-171 2 amt II