Lifespan Development I: Prenatal and Early Years — DU B.Sc. (Prog.) Home Science Previous Year Question Papers

1. Define Growth and Development. Enlist the principles governing Growth and Development, and discuss any 6 in detail with examples. 8,10 2. Discuss the stages, of prenatal development. Describe the process and stages of the normal delivery process. 10,8 3. Describe the newborn baby's appearance. What are the sensory perceptual capacities of the neonate ? 10,8 Describe the key limitations of cognitive development during the preschool years. Explain any three cognitive characteristics of tasks typically demonstrated by children in the preoperational stage with suitable examples. 8,10 5. What is play? What is the importance of play in early childhood? Discuss the role of the preschool/anganwadi in enhancing learning through play during early childhood years. 5,5,8 6. Define Attachment. Discuss the formation of attachment with reference to any one theory studied by you. Explain using suitable examples 5,8,5: Discuss the changes in physical and motor development during the preschool stage. Write any four activities to facilitate motor development during infancy. 9,9 8. Write short notes on (any two) : 9,9 (a) Newborn reflexes (b) Cultural practices during pregnancy (c) Language development during infancy (d) Prepared child birth.