BPCS-186 · December 2025 · English

IGNOU BPCS-186 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper

MANAGING STRESS

Structured previous year question paper for BPCS-186, December 2025 session.

Max marks: 50 · Questions: 9 · Sections: 2

Verified: 24 Aug 2026

BACHELOR’S PROGRAMME

(BP)

Term-End Examination

December, 2025

BPCS-186 : MANAGING STRESS

Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50

Note: Attempt any five questions, selecting at

least two questions from each Section.

Answer each question in about

300 words. All questions carry equal

marks.

Section—A

Q1.Elucidate the types of stress and describe the various methods of measurement of stress.

Q2.Define stress proneness. Explain the factors contributing to stress proneness.

Q3.Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each : 5+5

(a) Learned helplessness/learned pessimism

(b) Moderators of stress

Q4.Describe the effect of stress on relationships.

Section—B

Q5.Define and describe the nature of coping.

Q6.Explain emotion-focused coping and problem- focused coping.

Q7.Write short notes on the following in about 150 words each : 5+5

(a) Meditation

(b) Biofeedback

Q8.Explain cognitive restructuring with a focus on ABCDE technique.

Q9.Define and describe emotional intelligence and conflicts resolution.