IGNOU MPCE-046 Assignment 2026-27
Applied Positive Psychology
Last updated by IGNOU: 29 Jul 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 29 Oct 2026, 04:25 am.
| Course code | MPCE-046 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Applied Positive Psychology |
| Programme | M.A. Psychology (MAPC)MAPC |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | MPCE-046/ASST/TMA/July 2026-January 2027 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2026 |
| Medium | English |
About the MPCE-046 assignment
The MPCE-046 assignment explores positive emotions, mindfulness, positive schooling and different perspectives on positive psychology. It also covers happiness, flow, resilience, well-being, forgiveness, hope, relationships, parenting, aging and workplace interventions.
This tutor-marked assignment contains 18 compulsory questions across three sections. Section A has three questions worth 15 marks each, with 1,000-word answers. Section B has five questions worth 5 marks each, with 400-word answers. Section C has ten questions worth 3 marks each, with 50-word answers. The assignment totals 100 marks and carries 30% weightage.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | 3 x 15 = 45 | Explain the Broaden-and-Build theory and positive emotions’ role in well-being, mindfulness and its interventions, and the components, models and interventions of positive schooling. |
| Section B | 5 x 5 = 25 | Compare Seligman’s and Wong’s perspectives, describe the Search Institute’s 40 developmental assets, Indian views of happiness and flow components, and distinguish self-concept from self-efficacy. |
| Section C | 10 x 3 = 30 | Write brief responses on Grotberg’s resilience paradigm, Pancha kosha, Vipassana, self-forgiveness and interpersonal forgiveness, hope’s benefits, positive parenting, Sternberg’s theory of love, successful aging, workplace interventions and the Diathesis-Stress model. |
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 answer lengths: 1,000 words in Section A, 400 words in Section B and 50 words in Section C.
- Handwrite your answers; do not type or print them, copy course material or other sources, or copy another student’s work.
- Use ruled A4 paper, leave a 4 cm left margin and space between answers, and secure all pages together.
- 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 this course assignment separately from other assignments and write the relevant question number beside each 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 officially notifies the change.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2026 (December term-end exam). These are the current listing dates; the PDF gives a different session-wise schedule, and dates can differ by session.
Frequently asked questions
Which sessions does the MPCE-046 assignment cover?
The assignment is for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions of M.A. Psychology (MAPC).
How many questions must I answer in MPCE-046?
All 18 questions are compulsory: three in Section A, five in Section B and ten in Section C.
What are the marks, weightage and word limits?
The assignment carries 100 marks and 30% weightage. Each Section A answer is 1,000 words for 15 marks, each Section B answer is 400 words for 5 marks, and each Section C answer is 50 words for 3 marks.
What are the MPCE-046 assignment submission deadlines?
The current listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2026 for the December term-end exam. These take priority over the different session-wise dates in the PDF; dates can differ by session.
Can I submit typed answers for MPCE-046?
No. The PDF requires handwritten answers in your own words on ruled A4 paper, with a 4 cm left margin.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator or Programme In-charge of your allotted Study Centre or Programme Study Centre. Collect an acknowledgement and keep a photocopy of your work.
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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.