IGNOU MCFT-006 Assignment 2026-27
Applied Social Psychology
Last updated by IGNOU: 24 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 03 Nov 2026, 04:25 pm.
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| Course code | MCFT-006 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Applied Social Psychology |
| Programme | Master of Science in Counselling and Family Therapy (MSCCFT)MSCCFT |
| School | School of Continuing Education |
| Assignment code | MCFT-006/TMA-6/ASST-6/ July 2026 |
| Session | July 2026 Session (PDF); July 2026 and January 2027 (listing) |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2026 |
| Medium | English |
About the MCFT-006 assignment
The MCFT-006 assignment covers Units 1–18 of Applied Social Psychology. Topics include work and family life, cultural context, marital power, family processes, personality development, counselling in marital disputes, and selected social psychology concepts.
This tutor-marked assignment has two compulsory sections worth 100 marks altogether. Section A contains six descriptive questions carrying 10 marks each, with a maximum of 300 words per answer. Section B carries 40 marks and requires eight short notes of 150 words each.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Section A, Q1 | 10 | Analyse the effects of work life on family life using examples. |
| Section A, Q2 | 10 | Discuss the cultural-context framework in relation to ecological systems theory. |
| Section A, Q3 | 10 | Explain the foundations of power within marriage with examples. |
| Section A, Q4 | 10 | Explain how family cohesion, adaptation and resilience connect with one another, using examples. |
| Section A, Q5 | 10 | Define personality and explain its development from a psychoanalytic perspective. |
| Section A, Q6 | 10 | Discuss the roles of counsellors and family therapists in marital disputes. |
| Section B, Q1 (i) | 5 | Write a short note explaining different types of schemas. |
| Section B, Q1 (ii) | 5 | Write a short note on the concept of well-being. |
| Section B, Q1 (iii) | 5 | Describe positive self-talk in a short note. |
| Section B, Q1 (iv) | 5 | Write a short note explaining self-efficacy. |
| Section B, Q1 (v) | 5 | Discuss humour in a short note. |
| Section B, Q1 (vi) | 5 | Write a short note on resilience. |
| Section B, Q1 (vii) | 5 | Describe body dysmorphic disorder in a short note. |
| Section B, Q1 (viii) | 5 | Outline Knapp’s model of relationship escalation in a short note. |
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
- Answer every question in both sections, keeping each Section A answer within 300 words and each Section B note to 150 words.
- Handwrite your responses. Do not type, print or copy answers from university materials or other students; copied material can receive zero marks or lead to rejection.
- Use A4 ruled paper that is not very thin, leave a 4 cm left margin and at least four lines between answers, and secure the pages properly.
- On the first page, place your enrolment number, name, full address, signature and date at the top right; place the programme title, course code and title, assignment code and study centre name at the top left.
- Keep this course assignment on separate sheets, label every answer with its question number, and finish one section before starting the next.
- Submit to the Coordinator or Programme Incharge of your allotted Study Centre or Programme Study Centre, not to the Student Evaluation Division at headquarters.
- Obtain and retain a submission receipt, and keep a photocopy of your completed assignment.
- If you have requested a study centre change, continue submitting to your original centre until IGNOU officially notifies the change.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June 2027 term-end examination); 30 September 2026 (December 2026 term-end examination).
Frequently asked questions
Which session does the MCFT-006 assignment cover?
The PDF is labelled July 2026 Session. The official listing includes both July 2026 and January 2027.
What are the submission deadlines for MCFT-006?
The listed deadlines are 30 September 2026 for the December 2026 term-end examination and 31 March 2027 for the June 2027 term-end examination.
What are the maximum marks and assignment weightage?
The assignment carries 100 marks. The official listing gives it a weightage of 30%.
Are all questions compulsory, and what are the word limits?
Yes. Answer all six descriptive questions in Section A and all eight short notes in Section B. Each Section A answer must not exceed 300 words; each Section B note is to be written in 150 words.
Can I submit a typed MCFT-006 assignment?
No. The PDF requires handwritten responses and does not allow typed or printed answers.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator or Programme Incharge of your allotted Study Centre or Programme Study Centre. Keep the submission receipt and a photocopy of your answers.
Other IGNOU MSCCFT assignments
- MCFT-001: Human Development and Family Relationships
- MCFT-002: Mental Health and Disorders
- MCFT-003: Counselling and Family Therapy: Basic Concepts and Theoretical Perspectives
- MCFT-004: Counselling and Family Therapy: Applied Aspects
- MCFT-005: Counselling and Family Therapy: Research Methods and Statistics
- MCFT-007: Counselling and Family Therapy: Applications and Interventions
- MCFTE-001: Marital and Family Therapy and Counselling
- MCFTE-002: Child and Adolescent Counselling and Family Therapy
- MCFTE-003: Substance Abuse Counselling and Family Therapy
Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.