MPCE

M.A. PSYCHOLOGY
SECOND YEAR COURSES
(MPCE)

Assignments
For July 2015 and January 2016
Sessions

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

M.A. Psychology IInd Year

MPCE-011, 012, 013
MPCE-021, 022, 023
MPCE-031, 032, 033
Assignments July 2015 and January 2016 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 wordlimit 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

For July, 2015 Session

31st March, 2016

For January, 2016 Session

30th September, 2016

To be Sent
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:
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on title page of your assignment. Also provide details about the Programme Title, Course
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Course Code and Assignment Code will be given in the assignment.
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All Tutor Marked Assignments are to be submitted at the study centre assigned to you.

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Read the assignments carefully and follow the instructions if any given on the assignment.
We expect you to answer each question as per guidelines mentioned in the assignment.
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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
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Make sure that your answer:
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c) is written correctly giving adequate consideration to your expression, style and
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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.
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.
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your answers from the Units/Blocks sent to you by the University. If you copy, you will get
zero marks for the respective question.
Do not copy from the response sheets of other students. If copying is noticed, the
assignments of such students will be rejected.
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.
Write the question number with each answer.
After submitting the assignment at the Study Centre / Programme Study Centre get
the acknowledgement from the Coordinator / Programme In-charge.
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.
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.

Please ensure the following before submitting your assignment response:

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Your enrolment number, name and address have been written correctly.
The title of the course and assignment number has been written clearly.
Each assignment on each course has been written on separate sheets and pinned
properly.
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/2015-16
Marks: 100

NOTE: All questions are compulsory.

SECTION A
Answer the following questions in 1000 words each.
1.
2.
3.

3 x 15 = 45 marks

Discuss humanistic approach in relation to psychopathology.

Explain bipolar disorders.
Describe the diagnostic features, causes and treatment of Schizoid personality disorder.
SECTION B

Answer the following questions in 400 words each.

4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

5 x 5 = 25 marks

Childhood depression
Parenting styles
Depersonalisation disorder
Body dysmorphic disorder
Types of delusional disorder
SECTION C

Answer the following questions in 50 words each.

9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.

Asperger syndrome
Axis IV of DSM-IV TR
Behaviour modification
Amnesia
Substance abuse
Psychoeducation
Postpartum psychosis
Hallucinations
Reformatory paranoia
Narcissistic personality disorder

10 x 3 = 30 marks

Pschodiagnostics (MPCE-012)
Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA)
Course Code: MPCE-012
Assignment Code: MPCE-012/ASST/TMA/2015-16
Marks: 100

Note: All questions are compulsory.

SECTION-A
Answer the following questions in about 1000 words each.
1.
2.
3.

3 x 15=45 Marks

Describe the various sources for psychological assessment.

Present an overview of tests measuring conceptual thinking.
Discuss in detail the different stages of psychological assessment.
SECTION-B

Answer the following questions in about 400 words each.

4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

5 x 5= 25 Marks

Discuss psychological assessment for conducting and evaluating therapy.

Elucidate Wechsler Scales for children.
Explain Torrance Test of Creativity Thinking.
Differentiate between descriptive assessment and predictive assessment.
What is implicit memory? Elucidate the tests of implicit memory.
SECTION-C

Answer the following questions in about 50 words each.

9.
10.
11.
12.
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14.
15.
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17.
18.

Types of direct observation

Mismatched validity
Ravens Progressive Matrices
SOI
BRIEF-P
DSM IV-TR
Sentence Completion Test
The Edwards Personal Preference Schedule
Rorschach Inkblot Method
Pull of TAT Cards

10 x 3= 30 Marks

PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC METHODS (MPCE-013)

TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
(TMA)
Course Code: MPCE-013
Assignment Code: MPCE-013/ASST/TMA/2015-16
Marks: 100

NOTE: All questions are compulsory.

SECTION A
Answer the following questions in 1000 words each.
1.

3 x 15 = 45 marks

Discuss the basic tenets of psychoanalytic therapy. How do neo-psychoanalytic models

differ from Freuds psychoanalysis?

2.

Discuss the concept and applications of behaviour modification. What are the various
methods used in behaviour modification,? Explain with suitable examples.

3.

What are the goals of client centered therapy? Discuss the process adopted in client
centered therapy.
SECTION-B

Answer the following questions in 400 words each.

5 x 5 = 25 marks

4.

Discuss the techniques used in interpersonal therapy.

5.

Discuss the process of cognitive behaviour therapies.

6.

What are the basic features of solution focused therapy? Discuss the treatment principles
of solution focused therapy.

7.

What do you understand by attachment based interventions? Discuss the technique used
in attachment based interventions.

8.

Discuss the importance of psychotherapies with reference to cancer and AIDS patients.

SECTION-C
Answer the following questions in 50 words each.
9.

Technical neutrality

10.

Existential therapy

11.

Defining features of short term therapies

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10 x 3 = 30 marks

12.

Negative Punishment

13.

Counter conditioning

14.

Self monitoring

15.

Multimodal therapy

16.

Multiple family group therapy

17.

Psychotherapy integration

18.

Narrative therapy

COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY (MPC-021)

TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
(TMA)
Course Code: MPCE-021
Assignment Code: MPCE-021/ASST/TMA/2015-16
Marks: 100

NOTE: All questions are compulsory.

SECTION A
Answer the following questions in 1000 words each.
1.
2.
3.

3 x 15 = 45 marks

Explain the Transactional analysis approach to counseling.

Describe in detail the Art therapy techniques.
Discuss the causes of eating disorders.
SECTION B

Answer the following questions in 400 words each.

4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

5 x 5 = 25 marks

Techniques used in person-centred therapy

Five stage theory of drama therapy
Adlers view of human nature
Group therapy and counselling
Disability in children and its treatment
SECTION C

Answer the following questions in 50 words each.

9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17
18.

Automatic thoughts
Ego psychology
Immediacy
Beneficence
ABCDE
Environmental therapies
Right to survival
HIV
ECT
Explosive personality

10 x 3 = 30 marks

ASSESSMENT IN GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING (MPCE-022)

TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
(TMA)
Course Code: MPCE-022
Assignment Code: MPCE-022/ASST/TMA/2015-16
Marks: 100

NOTE: All questions are compulsory.

SECTION A
Answer the following questions in 1000 words each.

3 x 15 = 45 marks

1.

Enumerate main characteristics of interview. Discuss various types of interviews.

2.

Explain the process of person centered counselling and its application.

3.

Discuss the basic concepts of narrative approach to assessment and counselling. Discuss
the techniques and goals of narrative counselling.
SECTION B

Answer the following questions in 400 words each.

5 x 5 = 25 marks

4.

Discuss various complexities in psychological assessment.

5.

Explain the counselling process in Adlers individual psychology.

6.

Discuss Aaron Becks cognitive counselling approach.

7.

Explain the techniques of rational emotive therapy.

8.

Differentiate between Gestalt and behaviour therapy approach to counselling.

SECTION C

Answer the following questions in 50 words each.

9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.

Process of psychological assessment

Case Study method
Objective tests and Projective tests
Counselling skills
Self concept and ideal self
Fully functioning person
Counselling setting
Functions of guidance and counselling
Steps of evaluation of guidance program
The guidance calendar

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10 x 3 = 30 marks

INTERVENTIONS IN COUNSELLING (MPCE - 023)

TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
(TMA)
Course Code: MPCE-023
Assignment Code: MPCE-023/ASST/TMA/2015-16
Marks: 100

NOTE: All questions are compulsory.

SECTION A
Answer the following questions in 1000 words each.
1.
2.
3.

3 x 15 = 45 marks

Analyze the concept of integrative counseling.

Explain the stages in couple counseling.
Describe the symptoms and techniques for helping children with ADHD.
SECTION B

Answer the following questions in 400 words each.

4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

5 x 5 = 25 marks

Key assumptions of solution-focused counselling

Self management technique
Stages of Interpersonal counselling
Psychotherapy and counselling
Ethical issues in E-counselling
SECTION C

Answer the following questions in 50 words each.

9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.

Insight
Personalisation
Assertiveness skill
Multisensory approach
Separation anxiety
Multimodal therapy
Psychodrama
Termination
Tracking
Fictional finalism

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10 x 3 = 30 marks

ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOR (MPCE-031)

TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
TMA
Course Code: MPCE-031
Assignment Code: MPCE-031/ASST/TMA/2015-16
Marks: 100

NOTE: All questions are compulsory.

SECTION-A
Answer the following question in about 1000 words each.
1.

Critically analyse the various organizational behaviour models.

2.

Explain the nature and ways of measuring job satisfaction.

3.

Describe any two process theories of motivation.

15x3=45 Marks

SECTION-B
Answer the following questions in about 400 words each.
4.

Compressed Work Week

5.

Definition, nature and components of organizational commitment

6.

Critical analysis of Maslows hierarchy of needs

7.

Steps and techniques of Conflict resolution

8.

Organisational Paradigm shift

5x5=25 Marks

SECTION-C
Answer the following in about 50 words each.
9.

Ethics in Organisational Behaviour Management

10.

Importance of motivation in organisations

11.

Managerial inmplications of reinforcement theory

12.

Creating a Team Mission Statement

13.

Types of organization

14.

Goals of Organizational Behaviour

15.

Work-life balance

16.

Job Characteristics Model

17.

Extrinsic and intrinsic motivation

18.

Quality Control Circles

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10x3=30 Marks

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (MPCE-032)

TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
(TMA)
Course Code: MPCE-032
Assignment Code: MPCE-032/ASST/TMA/2015-16
Marks: 100

NOTE: All questions are compulsory

SECTION-A
Answer the following question in about 1000 words each.
1.
2.
3.

15x3=45 Marks

What is the process of designing human resource development (HRD) strategy? Discuss
the types of strategies of HRD.
Explain the different methods of training employees of organization.
What is the meaning, types and effects of work place harassment?
SECTION-B

Answer the following questions in about 400 words each.

4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

5x5=25 Marks

Characteristics of multicultural organization

Six sigma interventions
Limitations of human resource (HR) planning
Principles of management
Employee choice plans
SECTION-C

Answer the following in about 50 words each.

9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.

Significance of intellectual property rights

Psychological effects of workplace violence
Concept of HR management
Service user violence
Workmens Compensation Act (1923)
Locus of control
Organisational commitment
Stereotyping
Theft and sabotage
Job sharing

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10x3=30 Marks

ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (MPCE-033)

TUTOR MARKED ASSIGNMENT
(TMA)
Course Code: MPCE-033
Assignment Code: MPCE-033/ASST/TMA/2015-16
Marks: 100

NOTE: All questions are compulsory

SECTION-A
Answer the following question in about 1000 words each.
1.
2.
3.

15x3=45 Marks

Describe the nature and characteristics of organisational development.

Explain the term team work with a focus on problems affecting team work and ways of
enhancing team work.
Discuss various interventions related to total organisations.
SECTION-B

Answer the following questions in about 400 words each.

4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

5x5=25 Marks

What is old definition of organisational development? Discuss various goals of

organisational development.
Explain process consultation.
Discuss the role of managers in participation and empowerment.
Define programme evaluation and discuss various types of evaluation.
Describe the techniques commonly used by mentors.
SECTION-C

Answer the following in about 50 words each.

9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.

Second order change in organisational development

Total Quality Management
Mental models
Benchmarking
Empowerment
Rational empirical approach to overcome resistance to change
Diagnosis
Survey feedback
T- group
Visioning

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10x3=30 Marks