MPC Iind Year Asstt 2012-13

M.A.
PSYCHOLOGY
SECOND YEAR COURSES

(MPCE)

Assignments
For July 2013 and January 2014
Sessions

Faculty of Psychology
School of Social Sciences
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110 068

MPCE
2

M.A. Psychology II
nd
Year
MPCE-011, 012, 013
MPCE-021, 022, 023
MPCE-031, 032, 033
Assignments July 2013 and January 2014 Sessions

Dear Learner,
You have to complete one Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA) for each of the courses in the Master
of Arts (Psychology) II year. Each assignment has three sections (A, B and C) which have to be
answered. Before you attempt the assignments, please read the instructions carefully provided in the
Programme Guide. It is important that you write the answers to all the TMA questions in your own
words. Your answers should be within the approximate range of the word-limit set for a particular
section. Remember, writing answers to assignment questions will improve and sharpen your
understanding of the concept.
Submission
You need to submit all the assignments within the stipulated time for being eligible to appear in the
term-end examination. The completed assignments should be submitted as per the following
schedule.
Session Last Date of Submission To be Sent

For July, 2013 Session
For January, 2014 Session

31
st
March, 2014
30
th
September, 2014

To
The Coordinator of the Study
Centre allotted to you

Please obtain a receipt from the study centre for the assignments submitted and retain it. Also keep
a photocopy of the assignments with you. The Study Centre will return the assignments to you after
they are evaluated. The completed assignment should be sent to the Coordinator / Programme In-
charge of the Study Centre/ Programme Study Centre allotted to you. Under any circumstances do
not send the tutor marked response sheets to the Student Evaluation Division at Head Quarters for
evaluation.

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INSTRUCTIONS
Following instructions are to be carefully followed before writing the assignments: m
1. Provide information about your Enrolment Number, Name, Full Address, Signature and Date
on title page of your assignment. Also provide details about the Programme Title, Course
Code, Course Title, Assignment Code and Name of your Study Centre on the title page.
Course Code and Assignment Code will be given in the assignment.
The title page may look like this

Enrolment No ....................................................................
Name .................................................................................
Address .............................................................................
Signature ...........................................................................
Date ...................................................................................

Programme Title .....................................
Course Code & Title ............................
Assignment Code ...................................
Programme Study Centre/Study Centre ..

All Tutor Marked Assignments are to be submitted at the study centre assigned to you.
2. Read the assignments carefully and follow the instructions if any given on the assignment.

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3. We expect you to answer each question as per guidelines mentioned in the assignment. You
will find it useful to keep the following points in mind:

1) Planning: Read the assignments carefully. Go through the units on which they are based.
Make some points regarding each question and then re-arrange these in a logical order.

2) Organisation: Be a little more selective and analytical before drawing up a rough outline
of your answer. Give adequate attention to your introduction and conclusion. Make sure
that your answer:

a) is logical and coherent;
b) has clear connections between sentences and paragraphs;
c) is written correctly giving adequate consideration to your expression, style and
presentation

3) Presentation: Once you are satisfied with your answers, you can write down the final
version for submission, writing each answer neatly and underlining the points you wish
to emphasize. Make sure that the answer is within the stipulated word limit.

4. Use A4 size ruled paper for your response and tie all the pages carefully. Allow a 4 cm
margin on the left and leave some space between each answer. This will facilitate the
evaluator to write useful comments in the margin at appropriate places.

5. Write the responses in your own hand. Do not print or type the answers. Do not copy
your answers from the Units/Blocks sent to you by the University. If you copy, you will get
zero marks for the respective question.

6. Do not copy from the response sheets of other students. If copying is noticed, the
assignments of such students will be rejected.

7. Write each assignment separately. All the assignments should not be written in continuity. For
each Course use separate sheets or start on the next sheet.

8. Write the question number with each answer.

9. After submitting the assignment at the Study Centre / Programme Study Centre get the
acknowledgement from the Coordinator / Programme In-charge.

10. In case you have requested for a change of Study Centre, you should submit your Tutor
Marked Assignments only to the original Study Centre until the change of Study Centre is
notified by the University.

11. If you find that there is any factual error in evaluation of your assignments e.g. any portion
of assignment response has not been evaluated or total of score recorded on assignment
response is incorrect, you should approach the coordinator of your study centre for correction and
transmission of correct score to headquarters.

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Please ensure the following before submitting your assignment response:
1. Your enrolment number, name and address have been written correctly.
2. The title of the course and assignment number has been written clearly.
3. Each assignment on each course has been written on separate sheets and pinned properly.

4. All the questions in the assignments have been answered.

WISH YOU ALL THE BEST

DISCIPLINE OF PSYCHOLOGY
SOSS, IGNOU, NEW DELHI

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PSYCHOPATHOLOGY (MPCE 011)
TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
(TMA)

Course Code: MPCE-011
Assignment Code: MPCE-011/ASST/TMA/2013-14
Total Marks: 100

NOTE: All questions are compulsory.

SECTION A

Answer the following questions in 500 words each. 3 x 15 = 45 Marks

1. Discuss the significance of the classification of psychopathology. Compare DSM and
ICD.

2. Provide an account of different situations giving rise to post-traumatic stress disorder
and its prevention.
3. Describe the causes and treatment of bipolar disorder.

SECTION B


1. Etiology of schizophrenia
2. Counseling for substance abuse
3. Types of delusions
4. Treatment of narcissistic personality disorder
5. Clinical features of borderline personality disorder

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SECTION C

1. Dialectical behavior therapy
2. Meaning of dependent personality disorder
3. Detoxification
4. Postpartum psychosis
5. Hallucinogens
6. Cyclothymia
7. Seasonal affective disorder
8. Malingering
9. Dissociative fugue
10. Flooding

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PSYCHODIAGNOSTICS (MPCE-012)
(TMA)

Total Marks: 100

SECTION A


1. Explain the ethical issues in assessment. Which is the most important ethic according to
you? Give reason.

2. Discuss in detail the assessment of creativity with a focus on Torrance Tests of
Creativity thinking.

3. Differentiate between Rorschach Inkblot Test and Thematic Apperception Test

SECTION B


1. Explain the term self- monitoring.
2. Discuss the factors that influence response to referral questions.
3. Differentiate between structured and unstructured interviews.
4. Discuss future perspectives in behavioural assessment.
5. Highlight any one phase in delivering psychological treatment that is the most
significant according you. Give reason.

SECTION C

1. Projective technique
2. MMPI
3. Mental Status Examination
4. Crisis Interviews
5. Ravens Progressive Matrices
6. Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test
7. Implicit Memory
8. Addiction assessment
9. Uncertain Gate Keeping
10. Cognitive Assessment System
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PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC METHODS (MPCE-013)
(TMA)

Total Marks: 100


SECTION A

1. Elaborate the theoretical model of personality on which psychoanalysis is based.
Discuss various features of psychodynamic therapy.

2. Discuss the concepts of classical conditioning and respondent conditioning as applied to
psychotherapy.

3. Write an essay on cognitive behaviour therapy.

SECTION B


1. Explain the concept of dysfunctional thinking.
2. What is solution focused therapy (SFT)? Discuss the techniques used in SFT.
3. Explain the therapeutic principles of group psychotherapy.
4. Discuss the basic components of Rogers client centred therapy.
5. Which psychotherapies would you suggest for persons with dementia?

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SECTION C

1. What do you understand by narrative therapy?
2. What are the specific characteristics and problems that can be associated with middle
adulthood?

3. Explain reminiscence therapy.
4. What are the applications of psychotherapy for the persons with terminal illness?
5. Discuss any two techniques of family therapy.
6. Explain the variables responsible for psychotherapy integration.
7. Explain any two techniques used in interpersonal psychotherapy.
8. Define Gestalt therapy
9. Define Existential therapy
10. Define Short term therapies

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COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY (MPC-021)
(TMA)
Total Marks: 100

SECTION A


1. Discuss the techniques in Art therapy.
2. Describe the various techniques for treatment of addiction/anxiety.
3. Delineate the causes of depression.

SECTION B


1. Give a note on Rehabilitation Council of India and its role in licensing counselors.
2. Discuss the significance of termination in counseling relationship.
3. Elucidate the criteria for Gender Identity Disorder.
4. How will you provide counseling to an HIV affected person?
5. Describe child abuse. Discuss the counseling techniques for such children.

SECTION C

1. Ego-defense mechanism
2. Unconditional positive regard
3. NCPCR
4. Substance abuse
5. Hierarchy construction
6. Interpretation of resistance
7. Beneficence
8. SOLER technique
9. Flooding
10. Anti-social personality disorder
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ASSESSMENT IN COUNSELLING AND GUIDANCE (MPCE-022)
(TMA)

Total Marks: 100


SECTION A


1. Discuss the significance of initial counseling skills.
2. Discuss the basic concept and assumptions of narrative therapy. Highlight the role of the
therapist in narrative therapy.

3. Describe the techniques of psychodynamic approach of counseling.

SECTION B


1. Multi-cultural counselling
2. Systematic desensitization
3. Requirements for setting up a school guidance resource centre
4. Individual inventory service
5. Fully functioning person
SECTION C
1. Hedonism
2. Group size
3. Socratic questioning
4. Learning to live
5. Pre-test post-test design
6. Congruence
7. Dichotomous thinking
8. Persona
9. Neuro-psychological tests
10. Intelligence quotient
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INTERVENTIONS IN COUNSELLING (MPCE-023)
(TMA)

Total Marks: 100


SECTION A


1. Discuss in detail the interpersonal counseling.
2. Give a critical analysis of e-counselling.
3. Discus the concept of integrative counseling.

SECTION B


1. Principles of behavior modification
2. Self instructional technique
3. Types of groups
4. Psychoanalytic marriage counseling
5. Techniques for helping the learning disabled
SECTION C
1. Homework assignment
2. Irrational beliefs
3. Tracking
4. Unconditional positive regard
5. Selective mutism
6. Principle of psychic determinism
7. The miracle question
8. Global therapies
9. Informed consent
10. Somnambulism

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ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR (MPCE-031)
(TMA)

Total Marks: 100

SECTION A


1 Discuss the managerial implications of the expectancy theory and equity theory of
motivation.
2 Discuss the characteristic features and classification of different styles of leadership.
3 Critically analyze the different models of organization.

SECTION B

1. Extrinsic and intrinsic motivation
2. Principles of management
3. Types of Organizational Commitment
4. Ethics in Organisation behavior management
5. Attribution theory of motivation

SECTION C

1. Flexible Working Hours
2. Differences between primary and secondary motivation
3. Types of reinforcement
4. Effects of modeling on behavior
5. Types of Conflict
6. Laboratory seminar training
7. Issues related to change management
8. Importance of motivation in organization
9. Types of organization
10. Scope of organizational Psychology
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HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (MPCE-032)
(TMA)

Total Marks: 100

SECTION A

1. Differentiate between Human Resource Management and Human Resource
Development.
2. Describe the techniques and methods of training and development. Which is the most
relevant technique according to you? Give reason.
3. Critically analyze the traditional methods of performance appraisal.

SECTION B


1. Discuss in detail the term talent inventory.
2. Describe creativity in organizations.
3. Highlight general problems of management
4. Explain the distinctive feature of Indian Labour Laws.
5. Discuss the relevance of corporate social responsibility.

SECTION C
1. Internal workforce
2. Bench marking
3. Organisational citizenship
4. Indian Patent Act
5. Competency mapping
6. Work place violence
7. Sexual harassment in work place
8. Behaviourally Anchored rating Scales
9. Cost Reduction Strategy
10. Corporate counseling

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ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (MPCE-033)
(TMA)
Total Marks: 100

SECTION A

1. Differentiate between organizational development and organizational change. Briefly
explain the importance of organizational development.
2. Define team work. Discuss the problems affecting team work and ways to enhance team
work.
3. Discuss the group/intergroup interventions in brief and critically analyze their role in
organizational development.

SECTION B

1. What are the various techniques for empowering employees?
2. Elucidate the major families of organizational intervention activities.
3. Discuss the importance of mentoring in todays organization.
4. Explain the stage of initial diagnosis in the process of organizational development.
5. Discuss any two models of change.
SECTION C
1. Participative management
2. Grid OD 4, 5, 6
3. Executive coaching
4. T-group (sensitivity training)
5. Team building
6. Formative evaluation
7. Third wave consulting
8. Total Quality Management
9. Organizational culture
10. Job design

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