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BPC-002

BACHELOR OF ARTS (PSYCHOLOGY)

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Term-End Examination June, 2013 BPC-002 : DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

Time : 2 hours

Maximum Marks : 50

Note : Attempt five questions in all. Each question is to be answered in about 500 words. All questions carry equal marks. 1.

What do you mean by parenting ? Discuss the 2+8 interactive model of parenting.

2.

Describe the stages of language development.

3.

Define identity achievement. Make difference 2+8 between Erikson's identity crisis and Marcia's identity crisis.

4.

What psychological changes occur during early childhood ? Describe.

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Discuss developmental tasks of maturity period.

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Define cognitive psychology. Giving suitable 2+8 examples discuss its goals and applications.

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What is Puberty ? Discuss the various changes 2+8 that take place during puberty.

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Briefly describe Erikson's eight stages of psychosocial development.

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Discuss the characteristics of attachment in early years.

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Differentiate :

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Growth and development

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Identity formation and identity crisis.

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