IGNOU MPCE 34 Practical File
IGNOU MPCE 34 Practical File – Complete Guide for MA Psychology Students
Are you an IGNOU MA Psychology student specializing in Industrial and Organisational Psychology? If yes, then the MPCE 034 practical file is a crucial part of your second-year coursework. This detailed guide will help you understand what to include in your MPCE 34 practical file, how to prepare each practical, and how to present your work to score high marks in internal and external assessments.
Whether you’re looking for step-by-step preparation tips or simply want clarity on what tests to include, this article will serve as your go-to manual for MPCE-034 in the 2024-25 academic session.
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📘 What is MPCE 034?
MPCE 034 is the Practicum in Organisational Behaviour, offered in the second year of IGNOU’s MA Psychology programme. This 6-credit course allows students to apply psychological tools in real-world organisational contexts, helping them assess attributes such as personality, motivation, job stress, and interpersonal relationships in workplace settings.
🔍 Objectives of MPCE 034 Practical
- To familiarize students with psychological tools used in organisational settings.
- To provide hands-on experience in administering, scoring, and interpreting psychological tests.
- To develop analytical and observational skills for diagnosing workplace behaviour.
- To enable practical understanding of employee motivation, stress management, and leadership traits.
List of Practical Tests for MPCE 034 IGNOU practical
Out of the following tests, students are required to choose any five, which must be fully completed and written in the practical file:
- Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
- Achievement Orientation Test (Dev Mohan)
- Value System test (Personal Value Scale)
- Personality Test (Multidimensional Personality Inventory)
- Sentence Completion Test
- Conflict Resolution Technique
- Competition Entrepreneurship Scale
- Job Stress Scale
✅ Note: Choose tests that align with your interest and ensure you understand their theoretical foundations for better viva performance.
📝 MPCE 034 Practical File Format
IGNOU provides a specific structure to be followed while documenting each practical:
1. Title
The name of the test or technique used.
Example: “Assessment of Personality Using MBTI”
2. Aims/Objectives
State the main purpose of the practical.
Example: “To assess the personality type of the participant using MBTI.”
3. Introduction
Define the main concept (e.g., personality, motivation) and explain the theory behind the test.
4. Description of the Test
Include:
- Test author and publication year
- Number of items
- Dimensions measured
- Time limit
- Scoring procedure
- Reliability and validity
5. Materials Required
List the tools used: test booklet, answer sheets, scoring key, pencil, stopwatch, etc.
6. Participant Profile
Mention age, gender, education, occupation, etc.
7. Procedure & Administration
Explain how the test was administered. Include:
- Rapport building
- Instructions given
- Precautions taken
- Informed consent
8. Introspective Report
A short write-up by the participant about their feelings and experience during the test (written in first person).
9. Scoring and Interpretation
Discuss how the data was scored and what the results indicate about the participant.
10. Discussion
Analyze the results in relation to theory and the introspective report.
11. Conclusion
Summarize key findings.
12. References
Include all sources in APA format (books, articles, test manuals, websites).
🧠 Examples of MPCE 034 Practicals
✳️ MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator)
This test identifies 16 personality types based on preferences in four dimensions: Introversion/Extraversion, Sensing/Intuition, Thinking/Feeling, Judging/Perceiving. Useful in recruitment, team building, and leadership development.
✳️ Job Stress Scale
Measures the level of occupational stress experienced by an individual. High scores indicate a need for stress management interventions in the workplace.
✳️ Conflict Resolution Technique
Assesses an individual’s preferred conflict handling style such as avoidance, competition, accommodation, collaboration, or compromise.
📊 Evaluation Pattern for MPCE 034
| Component | Internal (50%) | External (50%) |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 10 marks | – |
| Test Conduction | 10 marks | 10 marks |
| Interpretation | 10 marks | – |
| Practical File | 20 marks | – |
| Viva Voce | – | 20 marks |
| Answer Sheet | – | 20 marks |
⚠️ Minimum 40% required in both internal and external assessment to pass.
📅 Counselling & Lab Sessions
- Total Sessions: 6
- Duration: 3 hours per session
- Venue: Your study centre’s psychology lab
- Note: Contact your coordinator early in the session for scheduling.
📂 File Submission Checklist
- Use A4 size ruled paper.
- Include Title Page, Certificate, Acknowledgment, and Table of Contents.
- Maintain a photocopy of your file.
- Get an acknowledgment at the time of submission.
🌟 Final Tips for Success
- Attend all lab sessions—marks are awarded for attendance.
- Understand the theory behind each test thoroughly—it helps during viva.
- Use clear and concise language in your practical file.
- Avoid plagiarism by writing original interpretations and discussions.
- Label graphs and tables correctly—this shows attention to detail.
🧾 Term-End Examination (TEE) Guidelines for MPCE 034
In order to appear for the TEE of MPCE-034, learners must submit their completed and corrected practicum file to the academic counsellor beforehand. This file must also be brought along on the day of the practical examination.
The examination is conducted at the respective study centres and typically lasts for three hours. During the exam, students will be asked to conduct one psychological test on a participant they bring along with them. The practical allotted will be chosen via a lottery system, where students draw chits bearing the names of the practicals.
Once the practical is conducted, learners must record the findings in a separate answer sheet, which will then be submitted to the examiner. This is immediately followed by a viva voce, also conducted by the external examiner. Both the practical answer sheet and viva performance will be evaluated externally.
💰 A fee of ₹200/- must be paid separately to appear for the MPCE-034 Term-End Exam.
Important Note: Learners who joined the MA Psychology program in the July 2021 cycle or later must obtain at least 40% marks in both internal and external assessments to pass.
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