1st Year · Past Paper Analysis
MPC-004: Advanced Social Psychology
MPC-004: Advanced Social Psychology. Topic-wise repeat-frequency analysis across 16 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
- Jun '24Explain the nature and causes of aggressive behaviour.
- Dec '22Discuss the nature of social conflict. Elaborate the methods of conflict resolution.
- Jun '19Discuss the applications of Social Psychology. [10]
3× repeated
- Jun '21Explain the role of communication, interpersonal attraction and cohesion in group dynamics.
- Jun '20Discuss the concept and relevance of group dynamics. Explain the role of communication in group dynamics.
- Dec '15Define the concept of group dynamics. Discuss the role of communication and cohesion in group dynamics. 3+7
3× repeated
- Jun '24Describe the different factors that affect helping behaviour.
- Dec '22Describe the concept of prosocial behaviour. Explain the factors affecting helping behaviour.
- Jun '15What is pro-social behaviour ? Critically evaluate the theories of pro-social behaviour.
2× repeated
- Dec '22Discuss the various manifestations of prejudice. Describe the methods of reducing prejudice and discrimination.
- Dec '15Define prejudice and discrimination. Discuss the importance of the study of prejudice and discrimination in Indian society.
2× repeated
- Dec '16What do you understand by the term obedience ? 3+7 Explain the experimental studies of human obedience.
- Jun '15What do you understand by the term obedience ? Explain the experimental studies of human obedience.
2× repeated
- Jun '20Discuss the methods of analysis in social psychology:
- Dec '16Discuss any two methods of data collection in 10 social psychology.
2× repeated
- Dec '17Define the concept of person perception. What 4+6 are the errors of attribution that people generally make in understanding other's behaviour ?
- Jun '16Define the concept of person perception. What 3+7 are the errors of attribution that people generally make in understanding other's behaviors ?
2× repeated
- Dec '23Explain attribution theory and its application in education.
- Dec '19Discuss the attribution theory and its applications in education. [6+4=10]
2× repeated
- Dec '19What are the types of attitude change ? Discuss the factors that affect attitude change. [2+8=10]
- Jun '16Define conformity. What are the factors that 3+7 increase conformity ?
2× repeated
- Dec '22Discuss the characteristics of competition and differentiate it from nature and types of cooperation.
- Jun '20Discuss the nature and types of aggression. Explain the causes of aggression. 3 Discuss the concept, characteristics, development and maintenance of stereotypes. Differentiate it from prejudice.
6-Mark Questions
Answer any 4 of 5 · ~250 words · 4×6=24 marks
5× repeated
- Jun '24Discuss the different methods of reducing prejudice and discrimination.
- Jun '20Describe the methods of reducing prejudice and discrimination.
- Jun '18Describe the methods of reducing prejudice and 6 discrimination.
4× repeated
- Jun '19Discuss the factors of attitude formation.
- Dec '17Discuss the factors that contribute to attitude 6 formation.
- Jun '17Define obedience. Discuss the factors that increase 2+4 obedience.
4× repeated
- Dec '23Explain the concept of group dynamics. Describe the role of interpersonal attraction and cohesion in group dynamics.
- Dec '22Discuss the role of communication in group dynamics.
- Jun '17Explain the concept of group dynamics.
3× repeated
- Dec '22Explain Bem’s self perception theory.
- Jun '19Discuss the Bern's self perception theory.
- Dec '16What is self perception ? Explain Bern's self 2+4 perception theory.
3× repeated
- Jun '24Explain the types and role of cooperation.
- Dec '17Discuss the causes and effects of conflicts.
- Jun '16What is aggressive behavior ? Discuss the causes 1+5 of aggressive behavior.
3× repeated
- Dec '22Discuss the ethical issues involved in Social Psychological Research.
- Jun '20Discuss the ethical issues involved in social psychological research.
- Dec '18Discuss ethical issues in social psychological 6 research.
2× repeated
- Dec '23Explain the nature and forms of social conflict.6
- Dec '19Explain the nature and forms of social conflict. [3+3=6]
2× repeated
- Dec '22Describe the different aspects of similarity in interpersonal attraction.
- Dec '15Discuss the evolutionary theory of interpersonal attraction.
2× repeated
- Dec '22Describe the characteristics of group.
- Dec '15Define and discuss group and its characteristics.
2× repeated
- Dec '18Discuss various stages of group development and 6 measurement of group dynamics.
- Jun '18Discuss the concept and importance of group 6 dynamics.
2× repeated
- Jun '24Elucidate the rules that govern a group.
- Dec '23Discuss the characteristics of a group.
2× repeated
- Jun '17Discuss the correlation method in social psychology.
- Jun '15Discuss the merits and demerits of the correlation method in social psychology.
2× repeated
- Jun '20Discuss the theories of Pro=social behaviour.
- Jun '16Explain the theories of crowd behavior.
2× repeated
- Jun '24Describe the characteristics of stereotypes and explain the development and maintenance of stereotypes.
- Jun '176. Define stereotypes. Discuss the development and 2+4 maintenance of stereotypes.
3-Mark Short Notes
Write short notes on any 2 · ~100 words · 2×3=6 marks
3× repeated
- Dec '21Reciprocity-of-liking Rule 3 MPC–004
- Jun '21Social Isolation. 3 MPC–004
- Dec '17Schemas
2× repeated
- Jun '20Observational method
- Dec '16Quasi-Experimental Method
2× repeated
- Jun '19Informational social influence. x
- Dec '18Minority influence and conformity.
2× repeated
- Dec '22Characteristics of attitude 3 MPC–004
- Jun '16Types of Social conflict.
2× repeated
- Dec '23Primacy vs. Recency effect 3 MPC–004
- Jun '15Primacy vs Recency effect
2× repeated
- Jun '17Social identity theory Heider's Balance theory
- Jun '16Social Identity Theory
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FAQ
What is MPC-004?
MPC-004 is the IGNOU MA Psychology paper code for "Advanced Social Psychology", a first-year compulsory subject.
How many papers have been analysed for MPC-004?
16 official IGNOU TEE papers from 2015–2024 have been read and topic-tagged for this analysis.
Which topics in MPC-004 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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