Exam Details

Subject introduction to life characteristics and challenges
Paper
Exam / Course school of social work (sosw) - master of social work
Department
Organization indira gandhi national open university
Position
Exam Date June, 2016
City, State new delhi,


Question Paper

1. Explain the process of establishing family as one of the important tasks of adulthood.

OR

Discuss parenting as a process. Highlight rewards and demands of parenthood.

2. Highlight the changes in the social systems and institutions affecting the role and relationship of aged people in the contemporary world.

OR

Describe the contemporary issues with regard to old age and elderly at the national as well as international levels.

3. Answer any two of the following in about 300 words each

Enlist and describe the developmental tasks encountered during adolescence.

Discuss the role of guidance and counselling in managing the challenges of adolescence.

Describe the eight essential parenting responsibilities provided by Chris Theisen.

Explain the challenges in old age.

4. Answer any four of the following in about 200 words each

List the ten stages of life span described by Hurlock.

Explain briefly the problem of 'learning disability'.

What is meant by peer culture

Briefly discuss the characteristics of good parenting.

Discuss the disengagement theory.

Mention any four areas where social workers can play crucial role with regard to well-being of the elderly.

5. Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each

Emotions

Aggression

Self esteem

Delinquency

Concept of Ageing

Self control

Bereavement

Characteristics of old age


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