MASTER OF ARTS (PSYCHOLOGY)
Term-End Examination
December, 2014
MPC-002 : LIFE SPAN PSYCHOLOGY
Time : 2 hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note : Attempt any five questions.
All questions carry equal marks. Answer each question in not more than 500
words.
SECTION A
1. Explain the concept of Human
Development. Discuss the various obstacles in studying Life Span Development.
4+6
2. Write short notes on the following
: 5+5
(a) Stages of prenatal
development
(b) Common behavioural disorders
during early school years.
3. Describe the physical and
cognitive development during early childhood. 4+6
4. Elucidate Piaget's concept of
cognitive development in middle-childhood period.10
5. How does social development play
a crucial role in forming a child's personality ? Support your answers
with relevant examples.10
6. Discuss in detail the concept of
self identity. Also discuss the identity crisis during adolescent phase of
life. 5+5
7. Define Mental Retardation.
Discuss the identification process and remedial programme for a Mentally
Retarded Child. 3+2+5
8. Write short notes on the
following : 5+5
(a) Cognitive development in
adolescence.
(b) Cognitive changes in old age.
9. What are the various psychosocial
changes during mid-adulthood period.10
10. Write an essay on ageing process,
with special reference to gender differences.10
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