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Psy 210: Human Growth And Development Question Paper

Psy 210: Human Growth And Development

Course:Human Growth And Development

Institution: Moi University question papers

Exam Year:2014

PSY210: HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

TIME:3HRS

INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer any FOUR questions
All questions carry equal marks
No unauthorized materials are allowed in the examination room including mobile phones

1. (a) List FIVE reasons why language is an important aspect in human growth and development (1 ½marks)

(b) Although all children have an innate Language Acquisition Device (LAD) according to Naom Chomsky, some conditions are necessary for language development. Discuss FIVE factors that influence language development. (12 ½ marks)

2. (a) Define the term ''adolescence'' (½ mark)

(b) Explain FIVE tasks that adolescents must confront as part of their transition according to Robert Havighurst (15 mks)

(c) State TWO educational applications of the knowledge of adolescence stage (2 marks)

3. (a) List the FIVE ecological environments important for socioemotional development according to Urie Brufenbrenner (2½ marks)

(b) Discuss the first FIVE stages of socioemotional development according to Erik Erikson (15 marks)

4. (a) Name the most critical pre-natal stage of human development (1½ marks)

(b) Explain any EIGHT factors ( teratogens) that may result in death or abnormal development of the organisms at this critical stage (16 marks)

5. (a) Define the term '' socialization'' (2½ marks)

(b) Discuss any FIVE agents of socialization. (15 marks)

6. Most adolescents display behavior problems at one time or another. To decide on whether or not certain kinds of behavior are a problem or not, the teacher should use some criteria.

(a) LIST such THREE criteria. (3½ marks)

(b) With examples, discuss any SEVEN family factors that cause behaviour problems amongst students (14 marks)

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