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