CBSE Class 11 Psychology Human Development Assignment

1. Define the following terms:
(a) Development
(b) Growth
(c) Maturation
(d) Genotype
(e) Phenotype
(f) Developmental stages
(g) Developmental tasks
(h) Adolescence
(i) Reflexes
(j) Attachment
(k) Egocentricism
(l) Imaginary audience
(m) Personal fable

2. What are teratogens? Give at least 4 examples.

3. What are the assumptions of LSP?

4. Fill in the blanks:

1. Development includes ______, ______ and _______processes.

2. The four reflexes are ________, _________, _________ and __________.

3. The two eating disorders are ______ and ________.

4. What are the factors influencing development?

5. Explain Bronfenbrenner’s contextual view of development.

6. Discuss the Ecological model of understanding the development of children in Indian context.

7. Explain the 4 major reflexes in newborn.

8. What are gross motor skills? Give examples.

9. What are fine motor skills? Give examples.

10. What are the developmental challenges during adolescence?

11. Explain the physical development during childhood.

12. Discuss Piaget’s theory of cognitive development.

13. Explain the physical development during adolescence.

14. Explain the two major tasks during adulthood.

15. Explain the sensory abilities in infants.