BPCG-176 · December 2022 · English
IGNOU BPCG-176 December 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
PSYCHOLOGY OF GENDER
Structured previous year question paper for BPCG-176, December 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMME
(BDP)
Term-End Examination
December, 2022
BPCG -176 :PSYCHOLOGY OF GENDER
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note :
(i) Answer any five questions, selecting at
least two questions from each Section.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iii) Answer each question in about
400 words.
Section—I
Q1.Discuss the quantitative methods in gender research.
Q2.Explain the psychoanalytic approach to gender. [2] BPCG -176
Q3.What is mortality-morbidity paradox ? Explain sex differences in mortality and morbidity.5+15
Q4.Define Friendship. Elucidate the factors responsible for developing friendship after dissolution of romantic relationship.
Section—II
Q5.Explain gender role. Describe social role theory of Alice Eagly.
Q6.Differentiate among sex, gender and sexual orientation.
Q7.Discuss the legal status of LGBT community.20
Q8.Write short notes on the following : 10+10
(a) Gilligan’s model of moral development of women
(b) Social cognitive theory of gender development [3] BPCG -176 [4] BPCG -176