BPCG-173 · December 2023 · English
IGNOU BPCG-173 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
PSYCHOLOGY FOR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Structured previous year question paper for BPCG-173, December 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 9 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
BACHELOR’S PROGRAMME
(BP)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
BPCG-173 : PSYCHOLOGY FOR HEALTH AND
WELL-BEING
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note :
(1) Attempt any five questions.
(2) Answer at least two questions from each
Section.
(3) All questions carry equal marks.
(4) The word limit for each answer is about
400 words.
Section—A
Q1.Explain the concept of health. Describe the medical model of health and illness. 10+10 [ 2 ]
Q2.Write short notes on the following in about 200 words each : 10+10
(a) Types and symptoms of stress
(b) Moderators of stress
Q3.Explain Yoga as a technique of stress management.
Q4.Explain the factors associated with ob esity.
Q5.Describe feeding and eating disorders as per DSM-5.
Section—B
Q6.Write short notes on the following in about 200 words each : 10+10
(a) Proactive and avoidant coping
(b) Mindfulness and Biofeedback
Q7.Elucidate substance use, with a focus on tobacco consumption and drug abuse. 20 [ 3 ]
Q8.Explain diabetes, cancer and AID S as chronic illnesses.
Q9.What is work -life balance ? Explain the components of gainful employment. 6+14 [ 4 ] BPCG–173 2023 -173 [ 5 ] BPCG–173 [ 6 ]