M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
First Semester
Home science
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
(CBCS 2015 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. Define conception.
2. Mention the types of birth.
3. Define growth.
4. What is weaning?
5. Name any four communicable diseases common among
children.
6. Define Development Task.
7. What is a habit?
8. Name any four types of preschools.
9. Define mental retardation.
10. Who are gifted children?
Sub. Code
5MHF1C1
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Wk 11
Part B x 5 25)
Answer all questions within 1 page.
11. Elicit the signs and symptoms of pregnancy.
Or
Detail the three stages of birth.
12. Compare and contrast the concept of growth and
development.
Or
Enumerate the characteristics of infants.
13. Elicit the play behavior of children in their early
years.
Or
Enunciate the developmental tasks of early
childhood.
14. Elicit the principle underlying habit formation.
Or
Suggest remedies for any four common childhood
illnesses.
15. Sketch an Ideal preschool with all essentials.
Or
What are the characteristics of visually impaired
children?
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Wk 11
Part C x 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
16. Elaborate the events of all the three stages of pre-natal
development.
17. Explain the principle that process of growth and
development.
18. Write a note on the physical, emotional and social
development of preschoolers.
19. Enumerate the causes, do's and don'ts of behaviour
problems.
20. Elicit objectives of preschool education.
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