BPCG-171 · December 2024 · English
IGNOU BPCG-171 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
Structured previous year question paper for BPCG-171, December 2024 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
B. A. (HONOURS)
PSYCHOLOGY/BACHELOR OF
SOCIAL WORK (BAPCH/BFSW)
Term-End Examination
December, 2024
BPCG-171 : GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note :
(i) Answer any five questions, ensuring at
least two question from each Section.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iii) Answer each question in around
400 words.
Section—A
Q1.Describe the central and peripheral nervous systems.
Q2.Define learning and discuss various theories of learning.
Q3.Write short notes on the following in about 200 words each : 10+10
(a) The scientific nature of Psychology
(b) Atkinson and Shiffrin’s model of memory
Q4.Explain the concept of motivation and describe its types.
Section—B
Q5.Write short notes on the following in about 200 words each : 10+10
(a) Emotional and social intelligence
(b) Hierarchy of needs by Abraham Maslow
Q6.Describe Erikson’s psychosocial theory.
Q7.Describe Vygotsky’s socio-cultural theory and Kohlberg’s theory on moral development.
Q8.Discuss in detail the scope and applications of Psychology.