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IGNOU MPC-51 (July 2025 – January 2026) Assignment Questions
SECTION – A
Answer the following questions in about 1000 words each.
1. Discuss the contribution of Gestalt school of psychology towards the concept of mind. Explain the Freud’s, Jung’s and James’ views of mind.
2. Describe the neuro anatomy and their functions.
3. Elaborate the criteria and measurement of normality and abnormality. Discuss the elusive nature and causes of abnormality.
SECTION – B
Answer the following questions in about 400 words each.
4. Discuss the role of culture towards mental health.
5. Explain the historical perspectives of mental illness.
6. Discuss the Jung’s analytical psychology.
7. Explain the various sociological theories related to mental health.
8. Explain the person- centered theory.
SECTION – C
Answer the following questions in about 50 words each.
9. Utilitarian concept of mental health
10. Human need given by Erich Fromm
11. Naturalistic functionalism
12. The Social Unconscious
13. Mesmerism
14. Mental health as positive or spiritual emotions
15. Erikson’s theory of psycho social development
16. Global Assessment of Functioning
17. Criticism of Humanistic Model
18. Physiological aspects, modes and measurement of conation
IGNOU MPC-51 (July 2024 – January 2025) Assignment Questions
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.







