IGNOU MPC-001 Assignment 2026-27
Cognitive Psychology, Learning and Memory
Last updated by IGNOU: 28 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 30 Oct 2026, 04:26 am.
| Course code | MPC-001 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Cognitive Psychology, Learning and Memory |
| Programme | M.A. Psychology (MAPC)MAPC |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | MPC-001/ASST/TMA/July 2026-January 2027 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Apr 2027 |
| Medium | English |
About the MPC-001 assignment
The MPC-001 assignment covers cognitive psychology, memory, learning, intelligence, language and problem solving. Topics include memory models, the biological basis of learning, theories of intelligence, language development and barriers to solving problems.
This Tutor Marked Assignment has 18 compulsory questions across three sections. Section A has three questions worth 15 marks each, with 1,000 words per answer. Section B has five questions worth 5 marks each, with 400 words per answer. Section C has ten questions worth 3 marks each, with 50 words per answer. The total is 100 marks.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | 3 x 15 = 45 | Questions 1–3 ask students to explain Atkinson and Shiffrin’s memory model, outline cognitive psychology’s history and domains, and describe problem-solving strategies and techniques. |
| Section B | 5 x 5 = 25 | Questions 4–8 cover bodily-kinesthetic and existential intelligence, cellular foundations of learning and memory, Guilford’s intelligence theory, Chomsky’s innateness theory, and Gestalt and Newell’s approaches to problem solving. |
| Section C | 10 x 3 = 30 | Questions 9–18 require short notes on primary and secondary memory, the hippocampus, Bloom’s cognitive taxonomy, information-processing principles, problem types, aphasia, multilingualism, IQ, functional fixedness and intellectual barriers to problem solving. |
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 your own handwriting and words; typed or printed answers are not accepted, copying university material earns zero for the affected question, and copying another student's responses can lead to rejection.
- Follow the section-wise answer lengths: 1,000 words for Section A, 400 words for Section B and 50 words for Section C.
- Use ruled A4 paper, leave a 4 cm left margin and space between answers, and secure all pages properly.
- Include your enrolment number, name, full address, signature and date on the title page, along with the programme title, course code and title, assignment code and study centre name.
- Prepare a separate assignment for each course and put the relevant question number beside every answer.
- Submit the completed assignment to the Coordinator or Programme In-charge of your allotted Study Centre or Programme Study Centre, not to the Student Evaluation Division at headquarters.
- Obtain and retain a submission acknowledgement, and keep a photocopy of your assignment.
- If you have requested a study centre change, continue submitting to your original centre until the university notifies you of the change.
Submission dates: 31 October 2026 (June term-end exam); 30 April 2027 (December term-end exam), according to the official listing. The PDF gives different session-wise dates; dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the MPC-001 assignment cover?
It covers the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions of M.A. Psychology (MAPC).
What are the maximum marks and weightage for MPC-001?
The assignment carries 100 marks, and the official listing gives it a 30% weightage.
Are all MPC-001 assignment questions compulsory?
Yes. All 18 questions must be answered: three in Section A, five in Section B and ten in Section C.
What are the word limits for the MPC-001 assignment?
Write 1,000 words per answer in Section A, 400 words per answer in Section B and 50 words per answer in Section C.
What are the MPC-001 assignment submission deadlines?
The official listing gives 31 October 2026 for the June term-end exam and 30 April 2027 for the December term-end exam. These take priority over the PDF's different dates. Dates can differ by session.
Where should I submit my MPC-001 assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator or Programme In-charge of your allotted Study Centre or Programme Study Centre. Obtain an acknowledgement and retain a photocopy.
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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.