University of Lucknow 2006 B.A Psychology , First - Question Paper

B.A ( Part II) exam 2006

Psychology
1st Paper
(HUMAN DEVELOPMENT)

Time Allowed : 3 Hours
Maximum Marks:35

Note: Total Number of ques. to be answered is Five. ques. no. one is compulsory.Attempt 1 ques. fom every unit.


1.Write short notes on the subsequent in not more than 50 words: 15
(i) The concept of 'critical period'
(ii) Personal Identity
(iii) Developmental tasks
(iv) Adaption in Piaget's theory
(v)Moral reasoning
(vi)Emotional Intelligence
(vii)Down's syndrome
(viii)Role conflict during adulthood
(ix)Health issues in old age
(x)Modelling



UNIT I
2.Breifly define different stages of psycho-social development as deliniated by Erikson.
3.What is the goal of Developmental Psychology?Describe any 1 method of its study which you consider to be the best.


UNIT II
4.Describe the determinants of pereceptual development.
5.How emotions develop from infancy to childhood.


UNIT III
6.Discuss briefiy Kohlberg's theory of moral development.
7.Discuss themajor indicators of physical and sexual maturation in adolescents.


UNIT IV
8.Discuss decline in cognitive functioning in old age.
9.How far do you think that wedding and family are major concerns during adulthood?What issues do they cause?

Earning:   Approval pending.