1st Year · Past Paper Analysis
MPC-001: Cognitive Processes
MPC-001: Cognitive Processes. Topic-wise repeat-frequency analysis across 17 official IGNOU papers from 2015–2024, ranked by how often each topic has appeared.
10-Mark Questions
Answer any 2 of 4 · ~450 words · 2×10=20 marks
6× repeated
- Dec '22Describe the stages and strategies of problem solving.
- Dec '19Discuss the meaning and aspects of creativity. Explain, how creativity and intelligence are related.
- Jun '19What is creativity ? Discuss the investment and confluence theory of creativity.
5× repeated
- Dec '23Discuss critically the PASS theory of intelligence.
- Jun '20Explain the aspects and theory of creativity. 10 P. T. 0.
- Jun '18Evaluate the Structure-of-Intellect (S01) theory of 10 intelligence given by Guilford.
4× repeated
- Jun '24Critically analyse the innateness theory of language acquisition.
- Dec '17Describe the stages of language acquisition. 5+5 Explain the behaviouristic theory of language acquisition.
- Jun '17Give a comparative account of behaviouristic 10 theory and innateness theory of language acquisition.
4× repeated
- Dec '17Discuss Newell's approach to problem solving. 6+4 Explain the role of artificial intelligence in problem solving.
- Jun '17Explain the information processing and computer 10 simulation approach to problem solving.
- Dec '15Explain the information processing approach to problem solving.
4× repeated
- Jun '20Discuss the stages and factors affecting problem solving.
- Dec '19Discuss the intellectual blocks and emotional blocks to problem solving.
- Jun '18Discuss the emotional and intellectual blocks to 5+5 problem solving.
3× repeated
- Jun '24Describe the principles of information processing. Explain Sternberg’s information processing approach.
- Jun '17Explain the principles of information processing. 6+4 Describe Sternberg's information processing approach.
- Dec '15Critically evaluate Sternberg's information processing approach.
3× repeated
- Jun '24Explain cognitive psychology with a focus of neurocognitive revolution. Discuss the key issues in cognitive psychology.
- Dec '22Provide a historical overview of cognitive psychology. Discuss the key issues in the study of cognitive psychology.
- Dec '16What are the key issues in Cognitive 7+3 Psychology ? Discuss the current status of Cognitive Psychology as a branch in Psychology.
2× repeated
- Dec '22Discuss the meaning and stages of creativity.
- Dec '15Define Creativity. Explain the measurement of creativity.
2× repeated
- Dec '18Discuss the various research methods in cognitive 10 psychology.
- Jun '15Define cognitive psychology. Analyse the research methods in cognitive psychology. 2+8=10
2× repeated
- Dec '22Explain the comprehensive model of language processing.
- Jun '15Describe the acquisition of a second language.
6-Mark Questions
Answer any 4 of 5 · ~250 words · 4×6=24 marks
5× repeated
- Dec '22Describe the principles of information processing.
- Jun '20Discuss the Stemberg's information processing approach.
- Dec '17Explain the principles of information processing.
4× repeated
- Dec '18Discuss the key issues in the study of cognitive 6 psychology.
- Jun '18Explain the research methods in cognitive 6 psychology.
- Dec '17Discuss the key issues in the study of cognitive 6 psychology.
3× repeated
- Jun '24Define problem solving. Describe the types of problems.
- Dec '22Describe the various types of aphasia.
- Dec '16Describe the various types of problems.
3× repeated
- Jun '20Describe Spearman's two-factor theory of intelligence.
- Dec '16Discuss Vernon's Hierarchical theory of 6 intelligence.
- Jun '16Describe Sternberg's Triarchic theory of 6 intelligence.
3× repeated
- Dec '22Explain any three techniques of problem- solving.
- Jun '20Explain the importance of cultural blocks in problem solving.
- Dec '19Discuss the strategies of problem solving.
3× repeated
- Jun '24Describe the principal areas of research in cognitive psychology.
- Dec '19Explain the key issues of Cognitive Psychology.
- Dec '15Describe the domains of cognitive psychology.
2× repeated
- Dec '23Explain the concept of intelligence quotient (I. Q.). Discuss the contribution of Alfred Binet towards intelligence testing.
- Dec '15Discuss the contribution of Alfred Binet in the field of Measurement of Intelligence.
2× repeated
- Dec '15Discuss the higher levels of linguistic analysis.
- Jun '15Describe the various types of bilingualism.
2× repeated
- Dec '18Explain Atkinson and Shfffrin's stage model of 6 memory.
- Dec '17Explain Wangh and Norman's model of primary 6 and secondary memory.
2× repeated
- Dec '23Analyse single-system vs. dual-system hypotheses of language.
- Dec '18Explain the single-system versus dual-system hypotheses regarding acquisition of second language.
2× repeated
- Dec '19Discuss the benefits of multilingualism.
- Jun '17Explain the measurement of creativity.
2× repeated
- Jun '24Describe the stages of language acquisition and explain the building blocks of language.
- Dec '19Describe the stages of language acquisition in children. (B-2) [
2× repeated
- Dec '23Explain the three elements of language expression as given in the analysis by Clark and Clark.
- Jun '18Explain the three elements of language expression 6 and communication.
2× repeated
- Jun '17What is apraxia of speech ?
- Jun '15Explain Apraxia of Speech.
2× repeated
- Jun '19Discuss the meaning and aspects of creativity.
- Jun '18Discuss the meaning and structure of 6 multilingualism.
2× repeated
- Jun '24Explain the traditional approach and Gestalt’s approach to problem solving.
- Jun '19Explain the information processing approach to learning and memory.
3-Mark Short Notes
Write short notes on any 2 · ~100 words · 2×3=6 marks
5× repeated
- Jun '24Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence 3 MPC–001
- Dec '23Aphasia. 3 MPC–001
- Jun '20Innatenese theory
3× repeated
- Dec '23Cognitive neuroscience.
- Jun '18Cognitive neuroscience
- Jun '17Neuroscience and cognitive psychology.
2× repeated
- Dec '22Miller’s Magic number
- Dec '17Miller's magic number.
2× repeated
- Dec '19Difference between short-term and long-term memory.
- Jun '16Difference between episodic and semantic 3 memory.
2× repeated
- Dec '22Memory Consolidation and Hippocampus.
- Dec '19Memory consolidation and Hippocampus.
2× repeated
- Dec '22Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence MPC–001
- Dec '19Existential Intelligence.
2× repeated
- Jun '19Role ofhippocampus in memory.
- Jun '15Role of hippocampus in memory
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FAQ
What is MPC-001?
MPC-001 is the IGNOU MA Psychology paper code for "Cognitive Processes", a first-year compulsory subject.
How many papers have been analysed for MPC-001?
17 official IGNOU TEE papers from 2015–2024 have been read and topic-tagged for this analysis.
Which topics in MPC-001 repeat the most?
The highest-frequency topics are listed above, ranked by how many times they have appeared in the last 2015–2024. Topics marked "extreme" have appeared 4+ times.
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