BPCG-171 · December 2023 · English

IGNOU BPCG-171 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper

GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY

Structured previous year question paper for BPCG-171, December 2023 session.

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

Verified: 22 Aug 2026

B. A. HONOURS IN PSYCHOLOGY

(BAPCH)

Term-End Examination

December, 2023

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.

(iii) Answer each question in around

400 words.

Section—A

Q1.Describe the structure and types of neuron with a suitable diagram.

Q2.Describe the stages of perception and explain the laws of organization. 6+14 [ 2 ]

Q3.Describe various theories of motivation.

Q4.Write short notes on the following : 10+10

(a) Freud’s psychosexual stages of development.

(b) Adler’s individual psychology.

Section—B

Q5.Explain operant conditioning. Differentiate it from classical conditioning.

Q6.Discuss the scope, methods and applications of psychology.

Q7.Discuss the key concepts and stages of Piaget’s theory of cognitive development.

Q8.Write short notes on the following : 10+10

(a) The levels-of-processing model of memory.

(b) Components of emotions. [ 3 ] BPCG–171 2023 -171

(ii)

(iii) [ 4 ]