BPCG-175 · June 2025 · English

IGNOU BPCG-175 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper

PSYCHOLOGY FOR LIVING

Structured previous year question paper for BPCG-175, June 2025 session.

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

Verified: 22 Aug 2026

BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMME

(BDP)

Term-End Examination

June, 2025

BPCG-175 : PSYCHOLOGY FOR LIVING

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note : Attempt any five questions, selecting at

least two questions from each Section. All

questions carry equal marks. Answer

each question in about 400 words.

Section-A

Q1.Explain the mind-body relationship in health and describe Biopsychosocial model of health.

Q2.Define self-concept and self-esteem. Describe the characteristics of self-esteem.

Q3.Explain the nature of thinking and describe the types of thinking. Delineate Indian perspective on personality.

Q4.Answer the following in about 200 words each :

(a) Explain culture and self and elucidate the dimensions of culture by Hofstede.

(b) Discuss the influence of culture on psychological functioning.

Section-B

Q5.Differentiate among emotions, moods and feelings. Explain the functions of emotions and importance of awareness and regulation of emotions.

Q6.Explain the risk and protective factors in childhood. Defining resilience, explain how resilience can be build in children.

Q7.Explain counselling in different settings and populations.

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

(a) Nature and components of attitude 10

(b) Types of depressive disorders and treatment of mood disorders