IGNOU BPCC-111 Assignment 2026-27New
Understanding Psychological Disorders
Last updated by IGNOU: 03 Nov 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 04 Nov 2026, 04:25 pm.
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| Course code | BPCC-111 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Understanding Psychological Disorders |
| Programme | Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Psychology / Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) (BAPCH/BAFPC)BAPCH |
| School | School of Social Sciences (SOSS) |
| Assignment code | BPCC 111/Asst /TMA /July 2026- January2027 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
About the BPCC-111 assignment
The BPCC-111 assignment covers the classification of psychological disorders, psychodynamic approaches, clinical assessment, childhood depression, OCD, eating disorders, ADHD, stress and trauma. Its tutorial involves surveying school-going students about ADHD symptoms and awareness, analysing responses and reporting misconceptions or gaps in understanding.
Part A has two descriptive questions worth 20 marks each, requiring about 500 words per answer, and six short questions worth 5 marks each, requiring about 100 words per answer. Part B is a 30-mark tutorial using at least ten questionnaire items and a minimum of 20 students. The handwritten tutorial report should be about 1,000 words. All questions are compulsory.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain how psychological disorders are classified. |
| Q2 | 20 | Discuss psychodynamic perspectives on psychopathology. |
| Q3 | 5 | Describe the different forms of clinical assessment. |
| Q4 | 5 | Describe how depression presents in children. |
| Q5 | 5 | Explain the nature of obsessive-compulsive disorder. |
| Q6 | 5 | Describe treatment approaches for eating disorders. |
| Q7 | 5 | Explain the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for ADHD. |
| Q8 | 5 | Describe the origins of stress and trauma. |
| Part B: Tutorial | 30 | Survey at least 20 school-going students using a questionnaire of at least ten items, analyse ADHD symptom prevalence and awareness, and report misconceptions, knowledge gaps and possible educational improvements. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Attempt every question in your own words and follow the stated answer lengths; organise descriptive answers with an introduction and conclusion.
- Write answers and the tutorial report by hand, not by typing or printing; copied answers receive zero marks for the affected question.
- Use A4 ruled sheets with a 4 cm left margin, leave space between answers and secure all pages together.
- Attach a copy of the TMA question paper to the completed assignment.
- Give the tutorial report a title page identifying it as the BPCC 111 tutorial activity, with your name and enrolment number; include the questionnaire, completed responses or raw data, and reference sources in an appendix.
- Place the tutorial report at the end of the BPCC-111 assignment file and submit it within the deadline to the coordinator of your allotted Study Centre.
- If you have requested a Study Centre change, continue submitting to the original centre until IGNOU formally notifies the change.
- Keep a photocopy of your submission and obtain and retain a receipt from the Study Centre.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam; July 2026 session); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam; January 2027 session).
Frequently asked questions
What are the BPCC-111 assignment submission dates for 2026-27?
The listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam. The PDF associates these dates with the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions respectively.
How many questions are compulsory in BPCC-111?
All eight written questions are compulsory. You must also complete the Part B tutorial activity. The written questions carry 70 marks altogether, and the tutorial carries 30 marks.
What is the weightage of the BPCC-111 assignment?
The official listing gives 30% weightage. The PDF explains the split as 20% for assignments and 10% for the tutorial, with 70% for the term-end examination.
What survey is required for the BPCC-111 tutorial?
Prepare at least ten questions about ADHD symptoms and awareness, using the study material as a reference, and survey at least 20 school-going students. Analyse symptom prevalence and awareness at low, moderate and high levels with reference to Unit 6, identify misconceptions or knowledge gaps, and summarise findings and educational improvements.
What is the word limit and format for the tutorial report?
The report should be handwritten and about 1,000 words. The suggested sections are background (200 words), methodology covering the sample, questionnaire preparation and data collection (150), findings (250), discussion and conclusion (300), and implications (100). Include a title page and an appendix with the questionnaire, completed responses or raw data, and references.
Where should I submit the BPCC-111 assignment and tutorial?
Submit the completed file to the coordinator of your allotted Study Centre, with the tutorial report placed at the end. Attach the TMA question paper, retain a photocopy and keep the submission receipt.
Other IGNOU BAPCH assignments
- BPCC-101: Introduction to Psychology
- BPCC-103: Psychology of Individual Differences
- BPCC-104: Statistical Methods for Psychological Research-I
- BPCC-106: Development of Psychological Thought
- BPCC-108: Statistical Methods for Psychological Research-II
- BPCC-109: Developmental Psychology
- BPCC-110: Applied Social Psychology
- BPCC-113: Understanding and Dealing with Psychological Disorders
- BPCC-114: Counselling Psychology
- BPCE-141: Positive Psychology
- BPCE-142: Forensic Psychology
- BPCE-145: Counselling Psychology
- BPCG-175: Psychology for Living
- BPCS-183: Emotional Intelligence
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