BPCS-188 · December 2025 · English
IGNOU BPCS-188 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
APPLICATION OF SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Structured previous year question paper for BPCS-188, December 2025 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMME
(BDP)
Term-End Examination
December, 2025
BPCS-188 : APPLICATIONS OF SOCIAL
PSYCHOLOGY
Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note: Answer any five questions in about
300 words each. Answer at least two
questions from each Section. All questions
carry equal marks.
Section—A
Q1.Discuss the contributions of Applied Social Psychology. Differentiate between Basic Social Psychology and Applied Social Psychology.
Q2.Describe the roles and functions of applied social psychologists.
Q3.Explain the characteristics of sampling technique. Describe the techniques of probability sampling.
Q4.Write short notes on the following in about
(a) Relationship between attitude and behaviour
(b) Differences among attitude, opinion and belief
Section—B
Q5.Describe the theory of cognitive dissonance. Elucidate its applications.
Q6.Elaborate the concepts of group and group processes.
Q7.Elucidate the biopsychosocial model with the help of a diagram.
Q8.Write short notes on the following in about
(a) Criminal behaviour
(b) Heath belief model and its limitations