BPCG-176 · December 2025 · English
IGNOU BPCG-176 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
PSYCHOLOGY OF GENDER
Structured previous year question paper for BPCG-176, December 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMME
(BDP)
Term-End Examination
December, 2025
BPCG-176 : PSYCHOLOGY OF GENDER
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note:
(i) Attempt any five questions in about
400 words each.
(ii) Select at least two questions from
each Section.
(iii) All questions carry equal marks.
Section—A
Q1.Discuss qualitative inquiry in gender research.
Q2.Discuss the biological approach to explain the psychology of gender.
Q3.What do you understand by descriptive and prescriptive dimensions of gender stereotypes ? Discuss the components of gender stereotypes.
Q4.Write short notes on the following in about 200 words each : 10+10
(a) Sexual scripts
(b) Heterosexual aggression
Section—B
Q5.Describe the social role theory in the psychology of gender.
Q6.Discuss sex differences in mortality and morbidity. Explain the factors leading to sex differences in depression.
Q7.Describe friendship across the lifespan.
Q8.Differentiate the constructs of sex, gender and sexual orientation. Discuss the major psychosocial issues faced by LGBT community.