BPCG-173 · December 2025 · English
IGNOU BPCG-173 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
PSYCHOLOGY FOR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Structured previous year question paper for BPCG-173, December 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMME
(BDP)
Term-End Examination
December, 2025
BPCG-173 : PSYCHOLOGY FOR HEALTH AND
WELL-BEING
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Answer five questions in all, ensuring at
least two questions from each Section. All
questions carry equal marks. Answer
each question in about 400 words.
Section—A
Q1.Discuss the cross-cultural perspectives on health, highlighting the Indian perspective on health.
Q2.Describe the factors contributing to stress.
Q3.Explain the effect of stress on health and well-being.
Q4.Write short notes on the following in about
(a) Sources of stress and measurement of stress
(b) Meditation and mindfulness
Q5.Describe the illnesses related to food, diet and obesity.
Section—B
Q6.Describe coronary heart disease and cancer as chronic illnesses.
Q7.Discuss anxiety and anxiety disorders.
Q8.Explain anxiety as a psychosomatic illness.
Q9.Write short notes on the following in about
(a) Hope theory
(b) Gainful employment
Q10.Elucidate substance use with a focus on the addictions.