Kerala University 2007 B.Ed 1st Semester B ed (restructured) ,ch ,A-Core subjects -2 -Psychological base of education - Question Paper

PART - A

I. Answer any two questions.

1)    Discuss the concept of Mature Personality. What are the factors adversely 'affecting the development of Personality ?

2)    Knowledgeeducational Psychology helps the teacher to discharge his duties most effectively in the classroom'. Illustrate this statement with examples.

3)    What are the basic Psychological needs of children ? Outline Abraham Maslows hierarchy of needs.

4)    Adolescence is the period of stress and strain. Explain. Suggest activities which help the adolescents to achieve the developmental tasks specific to

that period.    (2x8=16 Marks)

PART - B

II. Answer six questions.

5)    What is Creativity ? Suggest some techniques which foster creativity among students.

6)    What are the main characteristic features of a baby under the age of two years ?

7)    Define Intelligence. What are the advantages and limitations of Intelligence tests ?

8)    Briefly explain the technique used for studying the interrelationship between pupils in your classroom.

9)    What is the role of environment iuPersonality Development ?

10) How will you arrange education of gifted children ? What will be the special features of this programme ?    

11) Examine the various factors which influence language development in

children.

12)    Differentiate neurobiological and bchavioristic perspectives of psychology.

13)    "Individuals differ in their behaviour even though they are brought up in a similar family environment'. Comment on this statement.

14)    What do you mean by (he term Motivation ? Write any two theories of

(6x4=24 Mark

PART-C

III. Answer all questions.

16)    What is an attitude ?

17)    Differentiate compensation and sympathism.

18)    Enumerate the characteristic features of childrens c'friotions.

19)    What do you mean by MultigJj Intelligence ?

20)    Give the name of any two endocrine glands in human beings.

21)    Mention any two teaching strategies that help the students to retain memory

22)    Senses are the gateway* knowledge". Why ?

23)    Write the significance of humanistic psychology in education.

24)    Distinguish between Convergent and Divergent thinking. (10x1=10 Mark