Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) 2009-1st Year M.Sc Psychology Tamilnadu open university Human development and health - Question Paper

M.Sc. DEGREE exam – JUNE 2009.
First Year
Psychology
(AY 2003–04 to CY 2005 batches only)
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
Time : three hours Maximum marks : 75
PART A — (3 x five = 15 marks)
ans any 3 ques..
every ans not to exceed one page.

1.What is health psychology?
2.What are the principles of development?
3.Explain gerentology and its scope.
4.Explain Piagets stages of cognitive development.
5.Explain the role of siblings and peers on personality development.

PART B — (4 x 15 = 60 marks)
ans any 4 ques..
every ans not to exceed four pages.

6.How is data collected for the study of human development?
7.What are the stages of human development? discuss.
8.Elucidate the modifications that occur with old age.
9.What are the issues faced by adolescents? discuss.
10.Explain the models of stress and suggest techniques of coping with it.
11.What is quality of life? explain.
12.What is health and fitness? discuss.

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Earning:   Approval pending.