BPCG-174 · June 2022 · English

IGNOU BPCG-174 June 2022 Previous Year Question Paper

PSYCHOLOGY AND MEDIA

Structured previous year question paper for BPCG-174, June 2022 session.

Max marks: 100 · Questions: 9 · Sections: 2

Verified: 22 Aug 2026

BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAM

(BDP)

Term-End Examination

June, 2022

BPCG-174 : PSYCHOLOGY AND MEDIA

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note :

(i) Attempt five questions in all.

(ii) Answer at least two questions from each

Section.

(iii) All questions carry equal marks.

(iv) The word limit for each answer i n about

400 words.

Section—A

Q1.Explain the term Social Media. Elucidate the influence of media and social media on human cognition and behaviour.

Q2.Explain the politics in media representation. 20 [ 2 ]

Q3.Examine the changing landscape of advertising due to change in mass media.

Q4.Explain the characteristics and factors affecting parasocial relationship.

Section—B

Q5.Why is research in media psychology complex ?

Q6.Discuss the ethical issues in media psychology research.

Q7.Discuss the impact of media on culture.

Q8.Differentiate between health communication and health educatio n. Discuss the various channels of dissemination of health communication.

Q9.Write short notes on the following in about 200 words each : 10+10

(a) Crime representation in media

(b) Cybercrime and its clasification [ 3 ] BPCG–174 2022 -174

(ii)

(iii)

(iv) [ 4 ]