BPCS-188 · June 2025 · English
IGNOU BPCS-188 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
APPLICATION OF SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Structured previous year question paper for BPCS-188, June 2025 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMME
(BDP)
Term-End Examination
June, 2025
BPCS-188 : APPLICATIONS OF SOCIAL
PSYCHOLOGY
Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note: Answer any five of the following
questions in about 300 words each.
Answer at least two questions from each
Section. All questions carry equal marks.
Section-A
Q1.Define Social Psychology. Discuss the nature and scope of Social Psychology.
Q2.Define Applied Social Psychology. Describe the relationship of Applied Social Psychology with other Social Sciences.
Q3.Describe survey research and_ archival research methods of Applied Social Psychology.
Q4.Write short notes on the following in about
(a) Contributions of Applied Social Psychology
(b) Differences between Basic Social Psychology and Applied Social Psychology.
Section-B
Q5.Explain the techniques of probability sampling.
Q6.Differentiate among attitude, opinion and belief.
Q7.Discuss the coach-athlete relationship in enhancing performance in sports.
Q8.Write short notes on the following in about
(a) Differences between field study and field experiment
(b) Applications of cognitive dissonance theory