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MPCE-046: Positive Psychology
MPCE-046: Applied Positive Psychology. Topic-wise repeat-frequency analysis across 4 official IGNOU papers from Jun 2023 – Jun 2025, ranked by how often each topic has appeared.
20-Mark Questions
Answer any 2 of 3 · ~600 words · 2×20 = 40 marks
2× repeated
Jun'23 · Jun'25
- Jun'23Explain mindfulness. Discuss the mindfulness based interventions.
- Jun'25Explain the meaning and dimensions of mindfulness. Describe the benefits of mindfulness.
2× repeated
Jun'24 · Jun'25
- Jun'24Explain the concept of successful aging. Discuss the application of positive psychology for successful aging.
- Jun'25Describe the concept of ageing. Explain the applications of positive psychology for successful ageing.
2× repeated
Jun'24 · Jun'25
- Jun'24Explain the different approaches to optimism. [Sec B]
- Jun'25Discuss the theoretical models of optimism. Explain the benefits and risks associated with optimism.
2× repeated
Dec'23 · Jun'25
- Dec'23Explain the concept of happiness. Discuss the various models of happiness.
- Jun'25Explain the various models of happiness. [Sec B]
10-Mark Questions
Answer any 5 of 6 · ~250 words · 5×10 = 50 marks
3× repeated
Dec'23 · Jun'24 · Jun'25
- Dec'23Describe the positive psychology interventions in the workplace.
- Jun'24Explain positive schooling. Discuss applications of positive psychology in schools.
- Jun'25Describe the positive psychology interventions at work.
3× repeated
Jun'23 · Dec'23 · Jun'25
- Jun'23Distinguish between the Indian and Western psychological perspectives, highlighting the key features.
- Dec'23Describe the main ideas in Patanjali's Yogasutra.
- Jun'25Distinguish between Western and Indian psychological perspectives.
3× repeated
Jun'23 · Dec'23 · Jun'25
- Jun'23Describe the factors that can affect happiness.
- Dec'23Explain the concept of happiness. Discuss the various models of happiness. [Sec A]
- Jun'25Explain the various models of happiness.
2× repeated
Jun'23 · Jun'24
- Jun'23Describe various strategies for the management of stress. [Sec A]
- Jun'24Discuss the strategies focusing on cognitive and affective processes for managing stress.
2× repeated
Jun'24 · Jun'25
- Jun'24Describe the four waves in resilience research. Discuss the theoretical models of resilience.
- Jun'25Explain post-traumatic growth and differentiate it from resilience.
2× repeated
Dec'23 · Jun'25
- Dec'23Post-traumatic growth. [Sec C short note]
- Jun'25Explain post-traumatic growth and differentiate it from resilience.
2× repeated
Dec'23 · Jun'25
- Dec'23Explain forgiveness and its role in well-being.
- Jun'25Forgiveness and well-being. [Sec C short note]
2× repeated
Jun'24 · Jun'25
- Jun'24Explain self-concept. Differentiate it from self-esteem and self-efficacy. [Sec A]
- Jun'25Discuss self-efficacy. Describe the strategies for enhancing self-efficacy.
2× repeated
Jun'23 · Jun'24
- Jun'23Discuss the application of positive psychology in the family context.
- Jun'23Describe the application of positive psychology in close relationships.
- Jun'24Explain positive schooling. Discuss applications of positive psychology in schools.
2× repeated
Jun'24 · Jun'25
- Jun'24Describe the goals and types of research in psychology. [Sec A]
- Jun'25Explain the types of research based on objectives.
5-Mark Short Notes
Answer any 2 of 3 · ~100 words · 2×5 = 10 marks
3× repeated
Jun'23 · Jun'24 · Jun'25
- Jun'23Gratitude and well-being.
- Jun'24Hedonic and endaimonic perspectives of happiness.
- Jun'25Forgiveness and well-being.
2× repeated
Dec'23 · Jun'25
- Dec'23Post-traumatic growth.
- Jun'25Explain post-traumatic growth and differentiate it from resilience. [Sec B]
2× repeated
Dec'23 · Jun'23
- Dec'23Mindfulness in parenting.
- Jun'23Explain mindfulness. Discuss the mindfulness based interventions. [Sec A]
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FAQ
What is MPCE-046?
MPCE-046 is the IGNOU MA Psychology paper code for "Positive Psychology", a Counselling specialisation subject.
How many papers have been analysed for MPCE-046?
4 official IGNOU TEE papers from Jun 2023 – Jun 2025 have been read and topic-tagged for this analysis.
Which topics in MPCE-046 repeat the most?
The highest-frequency topics are listed above, ranked by how many times they have appeared in the last Jun 2023 – Jun 2025. Topics marked "extreme" have appeared 4+ times.
Where can I get model answers for MPCE-046?
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