Human Development
Review Questions
1. What is development? How is it different from growth and maturation?
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2. Describe the main features of life-span perspective on development.
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3. What are developmental tasks? Explain by giving examples.
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4. ‘Environment of the child has a major role in the development of the child’. Support your answer with examples.
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5. How do socio-cultural factors influence development?
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6. Discuss the cognitive changes taking place in a developing child.
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7. Attachment bonds formed in childhood years have long-term effects. Explain taking
examples from daily life.
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8. What is adolescence? Explain the concept of egocentrism.
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9. What are the factors influencing the formation of identity during adolescence? Support your answer with examples.
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10. What are the challenges faced by individuals on entry to adulthood?
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