Test Papers / Previous Question Papers of IGNOU ES332 Psychology of Learning & Development ES332 Psychology of Learning & Development December 2005

Time: 3 hours
Maximum Weightage: 70%

Note: (1) All the four questions are compulsory.
(ii) All the questions carry equal weightage.

1. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Explain the concept of development. Discuss the role of the teacher in facilitating human development.

OR

Explain the concept of cognitive development with special reference to Piaget's framework for conceptualising child development. Discuss factors facilitating cognitive development.

2. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Discuss Bio-social and Psychoanalytical approaches to personality giving propositions of prominent propounders of these approaches.

OR

List major tenets of the Humanistic approach to learning. Discuss the contributions of Maslow towards Humanistic Psychology.

3. Attempt any four of the following questions in about 150 words each

(i) Discuss personal factors Influencing the process of learning.

(ii) Explain any three levels of cognitive domain or area.

(iii) Discuss in brief the nature and development of values in school system.

(iv) Define the concept of 'Locus of Control' and explain its dimensions giving examples.

(v) Explain the nature and types of psychological conflicts.

(vi) What is meant by 'Defence Mechanism' ? Discuss any three defence mechanisms giving suitable examples.

(vii) What do you understand by 'Social Maturity' ? Explain briefly its relationship with social adjustment.

4. Answer the following question in about 600 words.

Suppose you have Identified one backward and one gifted student in your class. Describe the method you used to identify each of them. Discuss the principles you would follow in guiding : A - the backward student and B - the gifted student. Summarise the contrasting characteristics of A and B.