Theoretical Perspectives in Human Development — DU B.Sc. (Prog.) Home Science Previous Year Question Papers

Attempt five questions in all. Define theory. Explain the essential components and characteristics of a good theory with suitable examples from the field of human development. 8,10 Evaluate the role of philosophical paradigms (Positivism, Interpretivism, Constructivism) in theory building. How do they shape the process and purpose of theorizing? FosiT F74i0 # RifE THI (Philosophical Paradigms) He #BRIC (Positivism), Explain the theory of Self and its key concepts. How do different theories of self contribute to understanding human development? Discuss the relevance of these ideas in the social and cultural context of India. 8,10 4. Describe the major tenets of the Life Course Perspective. How does this theory integrate biological, psychological and social dimensions of development ? 9,9 5. Discuss Freud's Psychosexual Theory of development. Explain its stages and highlight its relevance and limitations in understanding personality development. 6. Explain how the Dynamic Systems Theory provides a holistic framework for understanding the continuous interaction between person and environment in development. 18 Write short notes on any three of the following : 6,6,6 (a) Relationship between phenomenon and theory (c) Differentiate between classical conditioning and operant conditioning (d) Vygotsky's socio-cultural theory of development (e) Constructivist Perspective.