BPCS-188 · December 2024 · English
IGNOU BPCS-188 December 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
APPLICATION OF SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Structured previous year question paper for BPCS-188, December 2024 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
BACHELOR’S DEGREE
PROGRAMME
(BDP)
Term-End Examination
December, 2024
BPCS-188 : APPLICATION OF SOCIAL
PSYCHOLOGY
Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note:
(i) Answer any five of the following
questions in about 300 words each.
(ii) Answer at least two questions from each
Section.
(iii) All questions carry equal marks.
Section—A
Q1.Define Applied Social Psychology. Discuss the historical development and contributions of Applied Social Psychology.
Q2.Discuss the roles and functions of applied social psychologists.
Q3.Delineate the characteristics of sampling techniques. Describe the techniques of non- probability sampling.
Q4.Write short notes on the following in about
(a) Differentiate between field study and field experiment
(b) Naturalistic observation method
Section—B
Q5.Discuss the mediational process and assumptions of social learning.
Q6.Explain group think theory and anomie theory in Social Psychology.
Q7.Describe the biopsychosocial model high- lighting the factors affecting health and well- being.
Q8.Write short notes on the following in about
(a) Ethical issues in applied social psychological research
(b) Factors in diagnosis of mental health problems t-aurera wfaex (non-probability sampling)