IGNOU MPC-51 Fundamentals of Mental Health - IGNOU Solved Assignment (Latest)

SECTION – A

Answer the following question in about 1000 words each.

1. Explain the criteria and measurement of normality and abnormality. Discuss the elusive nature and causes of abnormality.
2. Discuss the different views toward the biological basis of body and mind. Elaborate upon the studies of neuro- psychology which reflects the relationship between body and mind.
3. Discuss the contribution of genes towards the development of human mind.

SECTION – B

Answer the following questions in about 400 words each.

4. Discuss the interpersonal nature of mental health problems.
5. Explain the cultural context towards understanding mental illness.
6. Discuss the contribution of Adler and Jung towards explanation of human behavior.
7. Explain the various sociological theories related to mental health.
8. Explain the family perspectives towards the mental health issues.

SECTION – C

Answer the following in about 50 words each.

9. Naturalistic functionalism.
10. Mental health as positive or spiritual emotions.
11. Mesmerism.
12. The Social Unconscious.
13. Neurotic needs given by Horney.
14. Human need given by Erich Fromm .
15. Hypnotism.
16. Intermittent schedule of reinforcement.
17. Criticism of Humanistic Model.
18. Existentialism.

SECTION A

Answer the following questions in about 1000 words each. 

1. Elaborate upon the role of genes, models of genetic transmission and related disorders.
2. Discuss the behavioural theories of learning.
3. Describe the general cognitive functions and related brain disease.

SECTION B

Answer the following questions in about 400 words each.

4. Discuss any two of the models of mental health as conceptualized by Vaillant, 2003.
5. Describe the sociological theories related to mental health.
6. Explain the different views towards biological basis of body and mind.
7. Explain the different types of cognitive functions.
8. Discuss the concept of mind in Ayurveda.

SECTION C

Answer the following in about 50 words each.

9. Criteria and measurement of normality .
10. Neurotransmitters.
11. Purposes of Neuropsychological Examinations.
12. Psychosocial development.
13. Incongruity.
14. Demonstration of Needs at different hierarchical level.
15. Global Assessment of Functioning.
16. Social realism.
17. Utilitarian concept of mental health.
18. The Psychogenic perspective.