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IGNOU MPCL 007 Practical File Solved Pdf (ONLINE Conduction)

Following are the the activities/ tests included in this MPCL 007 practical file Pdf;

1. You have read about Social Learning Theory and Social Cognitive Theory. The famous Bobo Doll Experiment (Bandura) answers many questions in understanding patterns of human behaviour.
Visit the link below, read the study material and answer the questions:

a Difference between Social Learning Theory and Social Cognitive Theory
b Applications of Social Learning Theory
c Based on the theory and its application, do you think violence is contagious?

2. https://www.multipleintelligencesoasis.org/blog/2020/9/1/67pmqk1mg1uzre4qlcxetz6pbl3ayj
Visit the above link from Howard Gardner’s blog, (Dated 1st September, 2020),where Robert J. Sternberg has written on ‘COVID-19 has truly taught us what intelligence is…’ and about the ability to adapt to the environment.
Read the different theories of intelligence as well as the Sternberg’s article and write your interpretation about what true intelligence is.

3. Interview an older adult (interview can be done telephonically or in a face-to-face mode, as the situation permits)
1. To understand the process of ageing
2. Family profile (parents, siblings, education, etc.)
3. Thoughts on ageing, and have they changed over the years
4. Has the participant been able to promote one’s wellness?
5. View on healthcare and coping with physical and psychological challenges
6. Any specificstereotypes towards old age.
As an interviewer, you may ask any other relevant question appropriate for the situation. Record the interview (with permission), and thematically analyze the interview responses.

4. Locus of Control
Rotter (1966) defined locus of control as a ‘personality trait referring to a person’s stable beliefs about personal efficacy’. Internal locus of control refers to the tendency to perceive the life outcomes as a result of one’s action and to be under one’s control. External locus of control refers to the tendence to perceive life outcomes because of chance factors or powerful others. Since then, psychologists have added various dimensions to it and many scales have been constructed.
Visit the link below and follow the steps as given to complete the self-administered scale on locus of control. It is for personal use only. The test can be administered first on self and then on one of the family members/ acquaintance/friends/neighbor/colleagues. Selfadministration is for your practice and to get acquainted with the test. While administering on self, you need to read the instructions carefully as mentioned in the test. When you administer the test on someone else, remember first to establish rapport and communicate that the responses will be kept confidential. Instruction will be given to the participant as mentioned in the test. The scores will be interpreted as per the norms indicated against the test.

http://www.psych.uncc.edu/pagoolka/LocusofControl-intro.html

Once the test is completed, you need to prepare a report based on the test administration. The report needs to be typed in word document. The test administered needs to be enclosed in the document. Follow the format for report preparation as has been mentioned in the Handbook. You may adapt to the present context wherever it is required, but overall refer to the format in the handbook (sequence to be followed).

5. Cattell’s 16 P.F
https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/16PF.php
The above link is related to the Personality test based on Raymond B. Cattell’s personality theory. It is for personal use only. The test will be administered first on self and then on one of the family members/ acquaintance/friends/neighbor/colleagues. Self-administration is for your practice and to get acquainted with the test. While administering on self, you need to read the instructions carefully as mentioned in the test. When you administer the test on someone else, remember first to establish rapport and communicate that the responses will be kept confidential. Instruction will be given to the participant as mentioned in the test. The scores will be interpreted as per the norms indicated against the test. Once the test is completed, you need to prepare a report based on the test administration. The report needs to be typed in word document. The test administered needs to be enclosed in the document. Follow the format for report preparation as has been mentioned in the Handbook. You may adapt to the present context wherever it is required, but overall refer to the format in the handbook (sequence to be followed).

6. https://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/handle/2027.42/92158/TheHaloEffect.pdf
Watch the above link on the ‘halo effect’ experiment conducted by Nisbett and Wilson (1977). In the light of the above video, answer the following:
1. The key takeaways fromthe main experiment.
2. How is halo effect being used to one’s advantage?
3. Find the application and common uses of halo effect.
4. Is there any relationship between learned behaviour and halo effect?

MPCL-007 is designed to provide students with hands-on exposure in psychological examination and assessment as part of the Master of Arts in Psychology (MAPC) program offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).

The MPCL-007 practical course is a supervised program that requires students to complete a series of psychological testing and assessment-related practical exercises. These tasks involve administering and evaluating a variety of psychological tests, including cognitive tests, personality tests, and projective tests.

The purpose of the practical exercises is to help students develop their ability to administer, score, and interpret psychological examinations. In addition to keeping a record of their practical work, students are required to submit a final report.

The MPCL-007 practical course provides students with numerous benefits, including practical experience, enhanced comprehension of psychological testing and assessment, and the growth of professional skills. In addition, it prepares students for careers in the field of psychology by giving them hands-on experience with psychological evaluations.

Overall, MPCL-007 is a valuable component of the MAPC program, providing students with practical experience and preparing them for a successful career in psychology.