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Degree : B.Sc
Department : Psychology
Subject :NGG Developmental Psychology
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IDEUNOM NGG Developmental Psychology Model Paper
OCTOBER 2011 U/ID 1696/NGG
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (15 ´ 2 = 30 marks)
1. Answer ALL questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
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Each answer should not exceed 50 words.
Explain the following :
1. Germinal Stage.
2. Alcoholism.
3. Apgar scale.
4. Low birth weight.
5. Infantile autism.
6. Object permanence.
7. The male climacteric.
8. Sensory motor stage.
9. Stranger anxiety.
10. Integrative thinking.
11. Egocentric.
12. Kinship care.
13. Recall.
14. Social capital.
15. Social speech.
PART B — (5 ´ 6 = 30 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 300 words
16. Explain the physical characteristics of Infancy.
17. Explain the sensory capacities of infants.
18. Explain the role and importance of play in children.
19. Explain common play activities of childhood.
20. Explain the impact of parental separation/divorce on children and adolescence.
21. Explain the common emotional patterns of middle childhood.
22. Early adulthood is the ‘‘Settling down age’’. Explain.
23. Explain the social issues related to aging.
PART C — (2 ´ 20 = 40 marks)
Answer BOTH the questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 1,200 words
24. (a) Explain the physical development of Toddlerhood.
(b) Compare Freud’s theory of psychosexual development development and Erikson’s psychosocial development across life span.
25. (a) What are the health problems faced during late adulthood and explain the cognitive
appraisal model of coping?
(b) Write on adjustment to physical changes in old age.
OCTOBER 2012
U/ID 1696/RWB/NGG
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (15 ´ 2 = 30 marks)
Answer ALL questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 50 words.
Explain the following:
1. Gene.
2. Depth perception.
3. Cesarean delivery.
4. Syntax.
5. Empathy.
6. Episodic memory.
7. Aggression.
8. Dyslexia.
9. Resilience.
10. Emotional Intelligence
11. Alcoholism.
12. Preshyopia.
13. Empty
14. Auto immunity.
15. Primary aging.
PART B — (5 ´ 6 = 30 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 300 words.
16. Describe how heredity operate in determining sex.
17. What is motor skills? Describe its types.
18. Describe the moral reasoning of adolescents based on Kohlberg theory.
19. Explain the impact of parental divorce on children adolescence.
20. Explain the significance of father infant relationship.
21. What is timing of events model?
22. Describe the factors influencing marital satisfaction in mid life.
23. Describe the importance of preparation for retirement.
PART C : (2 ´ 20 = 40 marks)
Answer BOTH the questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 1200 words.
24. (a) Describe the stages and importance of prenatal environment.
Or
(b) Describe the physical changes during adolescents.
25. (a) Explain the normative crisis model.
Or
(b) Describe the behavioral disorders of older people.
MAY 2011
U/ID 1696/NGG
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (15 ´ 2 = 30 marks)
Answer ALL the questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Explain the following :
1. Fertilization.
2. Obesity.
3. Tacit knowledge.
4. Pre-operational stage.
5. Anal stage.
6. Consummate love.
7. Enuresis.
8. Self-esteem.
9. Componential element of intelligence.
10. Cognitive development.
11. ‘Easy’ children.
12. Invisible limitation.
13. Retrieval.
14. Social clock.
15. Syntax.
PART B : (5 ´ 6 = 30 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
Each answer should not exceed 300 words.
16. Describe the process of fertilization.
17. What are the physical characteristics of a new born?
18. Write about prespeech forms of communication.
19. Explain moral development in middle childhood and how can it be measured.
20. What are the problems faced by adolescents for choosing a good vocation?
21. Describe the sex interests and sex behaviour during adolescence.
22. How does moral reasoning develop? What is the difference between adult thought and intelligence?
23. Describe the physical changes of old age.
PART C : (2 ´ 20 = 40 marks)
Answer BOTH the questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Each answer should not exceed 1,200 words.
24. (a) Explain the psychoanalytic perspective of understanding human development.
Or
(b) Explain in detail the stages of pre-natal development.
25. (a) Explain the cognitive development in pre-school years.
Or
(b) Elaborate on the moral development of a person across life span.