Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) 2005 B.Ed Psychology of learning & development - exam paper

Test Papers / Previous ques. Papers of IGNOU ES332 Psychology of Learning & Development December 2005
Time: three hours
Maximum Weightage: 70%

Note: (1) All the 4 ques. are compulsory.
(ii) All the ques. carry equal weightage.

1. ans the subsequent ques. in about 600 words.

discuss the concept of development. explain the role of the teacher in facilitating human development.

OR

discuss the concept of cognitive development with special reference to Piaget's framework for conceptualising child development. explain factors facilitating cognitive development.

2. ans the subsequent ques. in about 600 words.

explain Bio-social and Psychoanalytical approaches to personality giving propositions of prominent propounders of these approaches.

OR

List major tenets of the Humanistic approach to learning. explain the contributions of Maslow towards Humanistic Psychology.

3. Attempt any 4 of the subsequent ques. in about 150 words every

(i) explain personal factors Influencing the process of learning.

(ii) discuss any 3 levels of cognitive domain or area.

(iii) explain in brief the nature and development of values in school system.

(iv) describe the concept of 'Locus of Control' and discuss its dimensions giving examples.

(v) discuss the nature and kinds of psychological conflicts.

(vi) What is meant by 'Defence Mechanism' ? explain any 3 defence mechanisms giving suitable examples.

(vii) What do you understand by 'Social Maturity' ? discuss briefly its relationship with social adjustment.

4. ans the subsequent ques. in about 600 words.

Suppose you have Identified 1 backward and 1 gifted learner in your class. define the method you used to identify every of them. explain the principles you would follow in guiding : A - the backward learner and B - the gifted learner. Summarise the contrasting characteristics of A and B.

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