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PRACTICE QUESTIONS
FILL IN THE BLANKS (For all objectives)
1) In an experiment the _______variable is considered as the cause while _____
variable is considered as the effect.
2) ______ method is the most scientific method.
3) If two variables change in the same direction, it is called ______ correlation.
4) If two variables do not affect each other, it is called correlation.
5) In _______ method, sample is used.
6) In _______ type of observation, the observer becomes a part of the group and the
situation.
7) In ________ type of observation, the observer observes from distance with
minimum impact upon the person or group.
8) In experimental method, _________ variable is manipulated by the experimenter.
9) Menopause in women is experienced during _______ stage of development.
10)
_________ period is called the period of stresses and storms.
11)
________ stage is known as gang age.
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_________ stage is known as pre gang age.
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Development ends at _______.
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Development starts at _______.
15)
If a child learns to hold his head erect, or learns to walk, it is not called
learning but rather it is due to ________.
16)
Empty nest Syndrome is experienced during ______ stage of development.
17)
Human span attention is _________.
18)
ADHD is the disorder of ________. (learning, attention, perception)
19)
We ________ do two things simultaneously without losing efficiency. (can,
cannot, sometimes cannot)
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In figure and ground relationship, the ________ stands out distinctly and has
definite shape or form.
21)
In figure and ground relationship, the_______ is formless, recedes back and
has no definite meaning.
22)
According to ________law of perceptual grouping, stimuli which are near to
each other are grouped together.
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When the gap between the stimuli is filled up, it is due to _______ law of
perceptual grouping.
24)
Muller and Lyer have given ________.
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_______ has given classical conditioning.
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______ has given instrumental conditioning.
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_______ has given observational learning.
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In Pavlovs experiment, food was ______ type of stimulus.
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In Pavlovs experiment, bell was _______ type of stimulus.
30)
_______ and _____ are types of learning disability.
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_______,______,_____ and ______ are four elements of observational learning.
32)
If there is change in behavior due to alcohol, it ______ called learning.(is, is
not, is something)
33)
If the change in behavior is due to maturity, like walking, then it _______
called learning.(is, is not, is something)
34)
If the change is behaviour is temporary it ______ called learning.(is, is not,
is something)
35)
If the change in behaviour is permanent and due to experience it _______
called learning.(is, is not, is something)
ANSWER BRIEFLY (For short answer and short notes)
Describe survey method.
Describe case study method.
What is variable? Describe its types.
What is correlation? Describe its types.
Describe pre-natal stages.

6) Describe old age as a developmental stage.

7) Describe adolescence stage.
8) Which are the directions of development?
9) Describe processes of Attention.
10)
Explain Figure and Ground in perception.
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Discuss various laws of perceptual grouping.
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What is Illusion? Give Examples.
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Describe various elements of observational learning.
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What is reinforcement? Describe its types.
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What are types of learning disabilities?
16)
Describe various types of observational learning.
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GIVE REASONS
1) Experimental method is the most scientific method.
2) Observational method is not very scientific method.
3) Though Survey method is not very scientific, it is still useful.
4) Control variables should be kept constant.
5) Early childhood period is called questioning age.
6) Late childhood period is called gang age.
7) Adolescence is called period of storms and stresses.
8) To be mothers should avoid consumption of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.
9) Pregnant woman should take care of her nutrition.
10) Filtering is important for attention.
11) It is not possible to do two tasks simultaneously without loss of efficiency.
12) We sometimes experience illusion.
13) Figure and Ground are different from each other.
14) If a child starts walking, it is not called learning.
15) If the behaviour of a person changes due to alcohol, it is not called learning.
16) In Pavlovs experiment, though second bell was never paired with food, the
animal gave some response to it like that of first bell.
17) Boys and girls follow examples of film star.
ANSWERS IN DETAIL
1) Discuss experimental methods in detail using examples.
2) Describe observational method and its subtypes with advantages and
disadvantages.
3) Describe correlation method along with various types of correlation.
4) Discuss various principles of development.
5) Describe various pre-natal stages.
6) Describe various post-natal stages.
7) Describe observational learning along with its components and sub types.
8) Describe various learning disabilities.
9) What is reinforcement? Discuss its types.
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