IGNOU MPC-002 Assignment 2026-27
Life Span Psychology
Last updated by IGNOU: 28 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 30 Oct 2026, 04:26 am.
| Course code | MPC-002 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Life Span Psychology |
| Programme | M.A. Psychology (MAPC)MAPC |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | MPC-002/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-002 assignment
The MPC-002 assignment covers development across the life span, including adolescence, childhood, middle adulthood and infancy. Topics include cognitive and social development, developmental theories, learning disability, teaching strategies, and perspectives on death and dying.
This Tutor Marked Assignment has 18 compulsory questions across three sections. Section A has three 15-mark questions requiring 1,000 words each. Section B has five 5-mark questions requiring 400 words each. Section C has ten 3-mark questions requiring 50 words each. The assignment totals 100 marks and carries 30% weightage.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | 3 x 15 = 45 | Discuss adolescent developmental periods and cognitive changes, children's social development and peer influence, and the meaning and characteristics of life span development. |
| Section B | 5 x 5 = 25 | Explain stage theory, cognitive changes in middle adulthood, Levinson's theory, school-age muscular coordination, and the identification and remediation of learning disability. |
| Section C | 10 x 3 = 30 | Write brief notes on integrity versus despair, longitudinal and cross-sectional methods, Kubler-Ross' perspective, growth and development, decentration, children's emotional expression, value education, teaching children with intellectual disability, infancy, and the zygote period. |
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 words, following the section-wise word limits, and write the question number with each answer.
- Handwrite your responses; typed or printed answers are not permitted. Copying university material earns zero for the affected question, while copying another student's responses can lead to rejection.
- Use A4 ruled paper, leave a 4 cm left margin and space between answers, and secure the 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 rather than combining courses in one continuous file.
- Submit 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 officially 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. Dates can differ by session; the PDF gives a different session-wise schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the MPC-002 assignment cover?
It covers the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions of M.A. Psychology (MAPC). The listing provides an English-medium assignment.
What are the maximum marks and weightage for MPC-002?
The assignment is marked out of 100 and carries 30% weightage.
How many questions must I answer, and what are the word limits?
All 18 questions are compulsory. Write 1,000 words each for the three Section A questions, 400 words each for the five Section B questions, and 50 words each for the ten Section C questions.
What are the MPC-002 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. Dates can differ by session. The PDF instead lists 31 March 2027 for July 2026 learners and 30 September 2027 for January 2027 learners; the listing dates take priority here.
Can I submit a typed MPC-002 assignment?
No. The PDF requires handwritten responses on A4 ruled paper, with a 4 cm left margin and space between answers.
Where should I submit the 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; do not send it to the Student Evaluation Division at headquarters.
Other IGNOU MAPC assignments
- BPCE-142: Forensic Psychology
- MPC-001: Cognitive Psychology, Learning and Memory
- MPC-003: Personality: Theories and Assessment
- MPCE-011: Psychopathology
- MPCE-012: Psychodiagnostics
- MPCE-013: Psychotherapeutic Methods
- MPCE-021: Counselling Psychology
- MPCE-022: Assessment in Counselling and Guidance
- MPCE-023: Interventions in Counselling
- MPCE-031: Organisational Behavior
- MPCE-032: Human Resource Management
- MPCE-033: Organisational Development
- MPCE-046: Applied Positive Psychology
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.