BPCG-171 · June 2023 · English

IGNOU BPCG-171 June 2023 Previous Year Question Paper

GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY

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

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

Verified: 22 Aug 2026

B. A. HONOURS IN PSYCHOLOGY

(BAPCH)

Term-End Examination

June, 2023

BPCG -171 :GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note :

(i) Answer any five questions, ensuring at

least two from each Section.

(ii) All questions carry equal marks.

(iii) Answer each question in around

400 words.

Section—I

Q1.Explain the human nervous system.

Q2.Define intelligence and explain its theories.

Q3.What is Motivation ? Discuss the theories of motivation. 5+15 [2]

Q4.Write short notes on the following in about 200 words each : 10+10

(a) Models of Memory

(b) Assessment of Personality

Section—II

Q5.Discuss the application of Psychology in the fields of education, sports, criminal and forensic.

Q6.Explain the concept of intelligence quotient (IQ). Describe various types of intelligence tests.

Q7.Discuss psychoanalytic theories of personality.

Q8.Write short notes on the following in about 200 words each : 10+10

(a) Critical period

(0) Erickson’s psychosocial theory. [4] BPCG