Coun 120: Human Growth And Development Question Paper
Coun 120: Human Growth And Development
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2012 (SCHOOL-BASED) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : COUN 120
UNIT TITLE : HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer any three questions.
Question One
Define the concept of human development according to Lefrancois (1993).
(4 Marks)
With examples, explain the proximo – distal and cephalo – caudal trends of human development.
(6 Marks)
Explain the cognitive development according to Jean Piaget.
(10 Marks)
Question Two
Explain three importance learning tasks of development during infancy.
(6 Marks)
Discuss the psychosocial effects of development for early and late maturing teenagers during puberty.
(4 Marks)
Question Three
Briefly explain the two determinants of human development.
(8 Marks)
Discuss three maternal factors that can influence prenatal development.
(12 Marks)
Question Four
Define the concept of adulthood in terms of physical development. (4 Marks)
Explain the effect of ageing process on skeletal frame, cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
(8 Marks)
Discuss the last two stages of Erik Erickson’s psychosocial theory of development.
(8 Marks)
Question Five
Distinguish between imaginary audience and personal fable in adolescents.
(4 Marks)
Explain the conflicts that can arise from adolescent – parental relationship.
(10 Marks)
Explain three ego defense mechanisms according to Freud.
(6 Marks)
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