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MPC002

IGNOU Question Paper pattern

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Life Span Psychology

Examination Pattern - MAPC

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Introduction

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If you are a student of IGNOU preparing for the Term End Examinations, this document maybe just what you are looking for. IGNOU has a vast syllabus, and the exams are as tough as regular programs even though the programs are mostly open/distance learning with minimal support from the faculty and study centers. In such a situation students, who are usually working don’t get sufficient support for their exams. This document is created with the objective of helping the students with their theory examinations. It was created by analyzing the question papers of all the exams right from the beginning of the course up to 2014. Using the analysis, the entire syllabus was structured in terms of its importance for exams. You can use this to help you get maximum marks with minimum effort. While this would be a great help, do remember exams are both a test of your knowledge and your ability to present the answers in a manner that the examiner is inclined to give you marks. So work on these aspects as well, especially on the presentation of your answers. Good luck for your exams!

Disclaimer: This analysis was conducted by an individual with the intention of helping fellow students. Students are advised to be careful while using this. The author does not hold any responsibility of any unwanted/undesirable impact that using this document may have for the student. There may be errors in the analysis/ document considering it has not undergone any quality review.

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Instructions

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Time: 2 hours Maximum Marks: 50 1. All questions carry equal marks. 2. Answer any five questions. 3. Each question is to be answered in about 500 words. Please note: The pattern may deviate considerably from this. 1. In June 2015, for example, the question paper pattern was totally different with more than 5

questions to answer and the responses required were also of varying size. 2. In June 2011, for one of the subjects the word limit for answers was 400 words

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Block level: All blocks are almost equally important

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Name Total Questions Total marks

4_Adulthood and ageing 26 192

1_Prenatal, infancy and early childhood 39 188

3_Development During Adolescence 27 175

2_Development during early school years (6-11 years) 29 150

across 1 5

Grand Total 122 710

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Chapter level: Chapter 1.1 and 4.3 are most important

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Name Questions Marks 4_Adulthood and ageing 26 192 3_Psychosocial changes 10 77 4_Challenges and Issues in Ageing process 10 60 2_Cognitive Changes 5 50 1_Physical Changes 1 5

1_Prenatal, infancy and early childhood 39 188 1_Concept of Development, Growth and Development, Life Span Perspective, Methods of Studying Development and Characteristics of Development 17 78 3_Development during infancy 10 50 2_Prenatal development 6 30 4_Early childhood 6 30

3_Development During Adolescence 27 175 3_Identity, Self-Concept, Self-Esteem, Peer Group Relationship 12 65 4_Challenges and Issues in Adolescent Development 7 50 2_Cognitive Changes 5 45 1_Physical Changes 3 15

2_Development during early school years (6-11 years) 29 150 4_Identification of problems in school children and Remedial measures 18 75 2_Cognitive, Social, Emotional and Moral Development 8 55 1_Physical development 2 15 3_Schooling and Development 1 5

across 1 5 across 1 5

Grand Total 122 710

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Topic level (1/5)

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Name Total Questions Total marks 4_Adulthood and ageing 26 192 3_Psychosocial changes 10 77 psychosocial changes - Late adulthood/old age 3 25 developmental tasks of - middle adulthood period 2 12 psychosocial development during middle adulthood period 1 10 development during adult years in terms of stage vs contextual theories. 1 10 psychosocial changes - early adulthood 1 10 stage versus life events approach 1 5 Retirement and Leisure 1 5 4_Challenges and Issues in Ageing process 10 60 Ageing process 2 15 Challenges - Late adulthood/old age 2 10 Issues - Late adulthood/old age 2 10 ageing issues and challenges of middle adulthood period 1 10 adulthood and aging 1 5 Issues and challenges - Late adulthood/old age 1 5 differences in ageing process in males and females 1 5 2_Cognitive Changes 5 50 cognitive changes - middle adulthood period 1 10 cognitive changes 1 10 cognitive development during Late adulthood/old age 1 10 cognitive changes in early and middle adulthood 1 10 cognitive development during early adulthood 1 10 1_Physical Changes 1 5 physical changes - middle adulthood period 1 5

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Topic level (2/5)

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Name Total Questions Total marks 1_Prenatal, infancy and early childhood 39 188 1_Concept of Development, Growth and Development, Life Span Perspective, Methods of Studying Development and Characteristics of Development 17 78 issues in life span development 2 10 obstacles in studying life span development 2 9 Life span development 2 7 research methods in life-span development 1 5 Difference between growth and development 1 5 Characteristics of Life span development 1 5 concept of human development 1 5 periods of human development 1 5 growth and development. Give examples 1 5 Lifespan Perspectives 1 5 Cognitive development 1 5 significant facts about development 1 5 special techniques in studying life span development 1 4 Developmental tasks 1 3 3_Development during infancy 10 50 psychosocial development during Infancy period 2 12 Infancy period 3 10 characteristics of infancy period 2 8 four components of language development of children Infancy period 1 7 components of language development - Infancy period 1 7 Erikson's theory of psychosocial development during Infancy period 1 6

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Topic level (3/5)

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Name Total Questions Total marks 1_Prenatal, infancy and early childhood 39 188 2_Prenatal development 6 30 stages - prenatal development 2 10 environmental influences affect the development of foetus 1 6 features of prenatal period 1 5 genetic influences - prenatal development 1 5 characteristics of prenatal period 1 4 4_Early childhood 6 30 Early childhood 2 10 Characteristics - Early childhood 1 5 Physical development -Early childhood 1 5 psychological and physical hazards that a child has to face during early years 1 5 Process of Assimilation and Accommodation in Piaget's theory of cognitive development 1 5 3_Development During Adolescence 27 175 3_Identity, Self-Concept, Self-Esteem, Peer Group Relationship 12 65 3.5_Self-Concept and Self-Esteem in Adolescence 5 22 3.3_Identity Crisis 3 15 3.4_Social Development 1 10 psychosocial development during 1 10 3.2_Identity in adolescence 2 8 4_Challenges and Issues in Adolescent Development 7 50 challenges during adolescence period 2 20 Challenges in developmental stage 1 10 remedial measures and preventive measures for adolescents 1 7 Issues faced in this period 1 5 Challenges faced in this period 1 5 high risk behaviours 1 3

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Topic level (4/5)

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Name Total Questions Total marks 3_Development During Adolescence 27 175 2_Cognitive Changes 5 45 information processing approach to cognitive development during adolescence 2 20 cognitive development in children during adolescence - Piaget 1 10 influence of cognitive development on school performance during adolescence. Give examples 1 10 cognitive changes 1 5 1_Physical Changes 3 15 physical changes 1 5 changes that occur in males during 1 5 General 1 5 2_Development during early school years (6-11 years) 29 150 4_Identification of problems in school children and Remedial measures 18 75 remedial program for learning disability 2 10 Learning Disability 3 9 identify learning disability in children 2 6 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 1 5 Remedial measures for ADHD programmes at school and families 1 5 Gifted children 1 5 Exceptional children 1 5 Remedial teaching strategies for mentally retarded children 1 5 Mental retardation 1 5 management - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 1 5 Characteristics and causes - Learning Disability 1 5 Identification process and remedial measures for mentally retarded children 1 5 methods for identification - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 1 3 symptoms - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 1 2

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Topic level (5/5)

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Name Total Questions Total marks 2_Development during early school years (6-11 years) 29 150 2_Cognitive, Social, Emotional and Moral Development 8 55 Kohlberg's theory of moral development 3 15 cognitive development in children between 6 -11 years - Piaget 1 10 cognitive development in children during school years - Piaget 1 10 6-11 years of age - Social development of children 1 10 Conservation tasks - Piaget 1 5 cognitive development during 1 5 1_Physical development 2 15 Physical development during 1 10 Motor development (6 -11 years) 1 5 3_Schooling and Development 1 5 Developmental milestones during 1 5 across 1 5 across 1 5 Erikson's theory of Psychosocial development 1 5

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Question-wise marks

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The question wise structure has been as follows:

Question # Jun-11 Dec-11 Jun-12 Dec-12 Jun-13 Dec-13 Jun-14 1 5+5 5+5 5+5 2+4+4 5+5 5+5 5+5 2 5+5 5+5 4+6 3+7 5+5 3+7 4+6 3 10 5+5 3+7 10 5+5 10 5+5 4 10 2+3+5 2+3+5 10 10 5+5 5+5 5 2+3+5 10 10 5+5 5+5 5+5 10 6 5+5 3+3+4 10 10 3+7 10 10 7 10 3+7 10 10 10 3+7 5+5 8 5+5 5+5 10 10 5+5 10 10 9 10 5+5 10 5+5 5+5 5+5 10 10 5+5 5+5 5+5 5+5 5+5 5+5 5+5

2+2+2+2+2 0 2+3+5 3 2+4+4 1 2+8 0 3+3+4 1 3+7 6 4+6 2 5+5 33 10 24

To summarize, the questions have mostly comprised of 10 mark essays, or combination of 5 mark short notes:

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