MPC-071 IGNOU Guess Paper 2026-27

MPC-071 Guess Paper: Disability and Rehabilitation (Psychology & Behavioral Sciences)

This structured guess paper aligns with IGNOU’s official MPC-071 syllabus, emphasizing Term-End Exam (TEE) patterns from June/December sessions (2018–2023) and chapter-wise weightage. Prioritize high-yield topics based on solved papers and expert analysis for a 3-hour exam strategy.

Key Blocks & Focus Areas

• Block-1: Disability Studies and Rehabilitation An Overview
  • Definition, classification, and global prevalence of disabilities (ICF framework).
  • Historical evolution of rehabilitation psychology (social model critique vs. medical model).
  • Commonly asked: Compare disability as impairment vs. disability as social construct (20 marks).
• Block-2: Models and Theories
  • Critique of medical, social, and bio-psychosocial models (2019 Dec paper focus).
  • Behavioral and cognitive-behavioral approaches in rehabilitation (e.g., coping strategies).
  • Case-study questions on stigma reduction interventions (2022 June).
• Block-3: Disability A Developmental Perspective
  • Developmental disabilities (autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, intellectual disability).
  • Life-span approaches: Early intervention vs. lifelong support (2020 June emphasis).
  • Commonly asked: Differentiate between intellectual disability and learning disability (15 marks).
• Block-4: Professional Ethics, Policies and Acts
  • Key Indian Acts: RPWD Act 2016, Mental Healthcare Act 2017 (2021 Dec focus).
  • Ethical dilemmas in rehabilitation (e.g., confidentiality, client autonomy).
  • Short-answer questions on role of rehabilitation psychologists in policy advocacy (2023 June).

Exam Strategy for 3 Hours

• Section A (20 marks): Short answers (5 questions)
  • Prioritize Block-1 definitions and Block-2 model comparisons