A handful of my students at GJR Institute are doing bachelor's degrees from IGNOU. Some of them complain about the difficulty in passing the term end examination.
So, I started my IGNOU series on GJR to help them pass the upcoming examination. Today, I am writing about BPCG-171 (General Psychology), a common paper for many of my students.
How To Pass IGNOU BPCG-171 (General Psychology) Semester Examination?
I wrote a detailed guide on how to pass the General Psychology (BPCG 171) paper in the upcoming IGNOU University examination. You can read it by visiting this link.
IGNOU BPCG 171 General Psychology Previous Years' Question Papers
In my previous guide, I explained the importance of studying the previous question papers in scoring a high mark in the BPCG 171 General Psychology Semester examination. You should solve the Previous Years' Question papers and learn them.
Then, a few students asked me where do they get them. So, I collected the previous IGNOU question papers of BPCG 171 General Psychology. You can read or download them to your device and answer them. It will help you score better in your university examination.
It is the solved question paper of BPCG 171 General Psychology (June 2024) by IGNOU.
| | Term-End Examination | |
| | June, 2024 | |
| | BPCG-171 : GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY | |
| 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 around
400 words. |
| | Section—A | |
| 1 | Describe the stages of development as given by
Eric Erikson. | 20 |
| 2 | Explain the central nervous system. | 20 |
| 3 | Explain the concept of motivation and describe
the types of motivation. | 10+10 |
| 4 | Write short notes on the following : | 10+10 |
| | (a) Observational learning | |
| | (b) Nature vs. nurture debate | |
| | Section—B | |
| 5 | Explain the stages and models of memory. | 5+15 |
| 6 | Discuss the theories of emotions. | 20 |
| 7 | Explain trait theory of personality. | 20 |
| 8 | Write short notes on the following : | 10+10 |
| | (a) Sternberg and Gardner’s theory of intelligence | |
| | (b) Ecological systems theory | |
Check the December 2023 IGNOU question paper for General Psychology (BPCG-171). I recommend all students solve this question paper and study carefully. It will help you score a good mark in the upcoming University examination.
| | Term-End Examination | |
| | December, 2023 | |
| | BPCG-171 : GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY | |
| 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 around
400 words. |
| | Section—A | |
| 1 | Describe the structure and types of neuron with a suitable diagram. | 20 |
| 2 | Describe the stages of perception and explain the laws of organization. | 6+14 |
| 3 | Describe various theories of motivation | 20 |
| 4 | Write short notes on the following : | 10+10 |
| | (a) Freud’s psychosexual stages of development. | |
| | (b) Adler’s individual psychology. | |
| | Section—B | |
| 5 | Explain operant conditioning. Differentiate it from classical conditioning. | 12+8 |
| 6 | Discuss the scope, methods and applications of psychology. | 20 |
| 7 | Discuss the key concepts and stages of Piaget’s theory of cognitive development. | 5+15 |
| 8 | Write short notes on the following : | 10+10 |
| | (a) The levels-of-processing model of memory. | |
| | (b)Components of emotions. | |
Download the IGNOU General Psychology (BPCG 171) university question paper for the June 2023 examination.
| | Term-End Examination | |
| | June, 2023 | |
| | BPCG-171 : GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY | |
| Time : 3 Hours | | Maximum Marks : 100 |
| Note : | (i) | Answer any five questions, ensuring at
least two from each Section. |
| | (ii) | All questions carry equal marks. |
| | (iii) | Answer each question in around
400 words. |
| | Section—A | |
| 1 | Explain the human nervous system. | 20 |
| 2 | Define intelligence and explain its theories. | 20 |
| 3 | What is Motivation ? Discuss the theories of
motivation. | 5+15 |
| 4 | Write short notes on the following in about 200 words each : | 10+10 |
| | (a) Models of Memory | |
| | (b) Assessment of Personality | |
| | Section—B | |
| 5 | Discuss the application of Psychology in the fields of education, sports, criminal and forensic. | 20 |
| 6 | Explain the concept of intelligence quotient (IQ). Describe various types of intelligence tests | 6+14 |
| 7 | Discuss psychoanalytic theories of personality. | 20 |
| 8 | Write short notes on the following in about 200 words each | 10+10 |
| | (a) Critical period | |
| | (b)Erickson’s psychosocial theory. | |
Thank you sir
ReplyDeleteI downloaded the question papers and yes, many questions are same.