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Psyc 112: Human Growth And Development Question Paper

Psyc 112: Human Growth And Development

Course:Bachelor Of Psychology

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY

PSYC 112: HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

STREAMS: B.PSCYHOLOGY Y1S2 TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: MONDAY 12/8/2013 2.30 P.M. – 4.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.

1. Give the full meaning of the following terms as used in Human Growth and Development.

(i) Child
(ii) Growth
(iii) Development
(iv) Maturation [12 marks]

2. Human development follows two main directional trends. Name and describe each one of them. [4 marks]

3. (i) Describe a Neonate. [3 marks]
(ii) What is a reflex, as seen in Reflexive behaviour in babies? [2 marks]
(iii) Describe the following types of reflexes

(a) Rooting reflex [3 marks]
(b) Moro reflex [3 marks]

4. Explain the meaning of the following processes as used in Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development in children.

(i) Organization (ii) Adaptation
(iii) Assimilation (iv) Accommodation [12 marks]
5. State five (5) points showing the importance of Freud’s theory of psychosexual development to learning. [10 marks]

6. Mention eight (8) coping mechanisms that can be used to control or avoid Adolescence crisis. [8 marks]

7. Give five (5) physical development problems, experienced during Adulthood.
[5 marks]

8. Write brief notes on the following concepts:

(i) Application of psychomotor development to learning
(ii) Application of emotional development to learning. [8 marks]

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