IGNOU MPC-004 Assignment 2026-27
Advanced Social Psychology
Last updated by IGNOU: 28 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 31 Oct 2026, 04:25 am.
| Course code | MPC-004 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Advanced Social Psychology |
| Programme | M.A. Psychology (MAPC)MAPC |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | MPC 004/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-004 assignment
The MPC-004 assignment covers social influence, helping behaviour, interpersonal attraction, attribution, attitudes, prejudice and groups. It also asks about research methods and concepts such as conformity, obedience, social identity, aggression, stereotypes and competition.
This Tutor Marked Assignment has 18 compulsory questions across three sections, totalling 100 marks. Section A has three questions worth 15 marks each, with about 1,000 words per answer. Section B has five questions worth 5 marks each, with about 400 words per answer. Section C has ten short questions worth 3 marks each, with about 50 words per answer.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | 15x3=45 | Questions 1–3 ask students to discuss areas of social influence, theories and factors affecting helping behaviour, and interpersonal attraction. |
| Section B | 5x5=25 | Questions 4–8 cover attribution errors, observation as a social psychology method, the nature of attitudes, ways to reduce prejudice and discrimination, and types of groups. |
| Section C | 10x3=30 | Questions 9–18 require short notes on the scope of social psychology, conformity, factors increasing obedience, social identity theory, social isolation, the general aggression model, stereotype characteristics, group dynamics, competition characteristics and social contact. |
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, keeping to the approximate word limit for its section and identifying each answer by its question number.
- Handwrite your responses; typed or printed answers are not permitted. Copying from university study material earns zero for the relevant question, while copying other students’ responses can lead to rejection.
- Use A4 ruled paper, leave a 4 cm left margin and space between answers, and fasten the pages securely.
- Include your enrolment number, name, full address, signature, date, programme title, course code and title, assignment code, and study centre name on the title page.
- Prepare a separate assignment for each course rather than combining all courses in one continuous file.
- Submit the 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 an acknowledgement of submission, 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 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-004 assignment cover?
It covers the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions of M.A. Psychology (MAPC). The official listing provides the English medium assignment.
What are the maximum marks and weightage for MPC-004?
The assignment carries 100 marks, and the official listing states a weightage of 30%.
How many questions must I answer, and what are the word limits?
All 18 questions are compulsory. Write about 1,000 words each for Questions 1–3, 400 words each for Questions 4–8, and 50 words each for Questions 9–18.
What are the MPC-004 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 typed answers for MPC-004?
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 completed assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator or Programme In-charge of your allotted Study Centre or Programme Study Centre. Collect an acknowledgement and retain a photocopy; do not send it to the Student Evaluation Division at headquarters.
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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.