HSC/VI/17 Student's Copy
2 0 1 8
6th Semester
HOME SCIENCE
Child Psychology
Full Marks 55
Time 2½ hours
PART A—OBJECTIVE
Marks 20
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
SECTION—A
Marks 5
Tick the correct answer in the brackets provided 1×5=5
1. According to Piaget, the process of adding new information to the existing
cognitive structure is known as
adaptation
assimilation
accommodation
schemes
/533 1 Contd.
2. Low self-esteem tends to have
optimism
confidence
pessimism
self-acceptance
3. Intrinsic learners display characteristics of
persistence
dependency
benefits
avoidance of displeasure
4. The first intelligence test was constructed by
Charles Spearman
Alfred Binet
Louis Thurstone
R. B. Cattell
5. Sensory handicapped includes
leprosy
arthritis
mental defect
visual defect
HSC/VI/17/533 2 Contd.
SECTION—B
Marks 15
Write notes on the following 3×5=15
1. Meaning of child psychology
2. Cognitive dissonance
3. Definition of motivation
4. Fluid and crystallized intelligence
5. Causes of physical handicap
PART B—DESCRIPTIVE
Marks 35
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
1. Explain the longitudinal and cross-sectional methods of child study.
Mention the advantages of each method. 3½+3½=7
OR
Discuss the main features of Erikson's psychosocial theory. 7
2. Write the factors that affect self-concept and methods that promote
positive self-concept.
OR
Define attitude. Explain how it influences one's behavior.
HSC/VI/17/533 3 Contd.
3. Explain how learning is acquired through classical and operant
conditioning.
OR
Discuss extrinsic and intrinsic motivation and how it affects learning. 7
4. Define intelligence. What are the factors related to intelligence?
OR
How are intelligence measured? Describe the different types of
measurement.
5. Who are the educationally backward children? Mention the causes.
OR
Describe orthopedically handicapped and their management. 7