Margaret J Meehan SAMPLE EXAM QUESTIONS

Margaret J Meehan SAMPLE EXAM QUESTIONS

1. (b) Briefly explain the nature / nurture debate. (5 marks) (c) Identify one psychologist who has influenced our understanding of early childhood and outline their theory. (10 marks) Margaret J Meehan (a) Researchers separate the way we develop into five main aspects, identify the five main areas of development. (5 marks)

2. (a) Name two play activities you enjoyed as a child. Give a reason for each one. (6 marks) Give two reasons why a child may need a ‘comfort’ object. (4 marks) (c) Outline the skills and abilities of a two- year-old. (10 marks) Margaret J Meehan (b)

3. (a) Identify the eight periods of the Life- Span. (4 marks ) Choose one of these periods, and list the main characteristics. (6 marks ) (c) Describe the interpersonal skills needed to work effectively with people in this age group. (10 marks) Margaret J Meehan (b)

4. (b) List four high risk behaviours associated with adolescence. (4 marks) (c) Discuss how you as a carer could support an adolescent through this period. (10 marks) Margaret J Meehan (a) “The most important task during adolescence is the search for identity”. Briefly explain what you understand by this statement. (6 marks)

5. (a) Identify one factor which helps us to adjust to old age. (2 marks) Long life is often attributed to two factors. What are they? (4 marks) (c ) (i)Describe three different types of living arrangements for older people. (6 marks) (ii) Outline the features of a good nursing home. (8 marks) Margaret J Meehan (b)

6. (a) Identify one theorists who has influenced our understanding of Human Growth and development and outline their theory. 8 marks (b) Young adulthood is an eventful period in the lifespan. Identify the approximate age. 2 marks (c) Briefly describe some of the social, health and intellectual issues experienced during this time. Margaret J Meehan

7. (a) Identify any three health or development checks carried out by professional in a baby’s first year of life. 3 marks (b) List and briefly explain three factors affecting the baby developing in the uterus. (9) marks (c) Briefly explain what is meant by the nature versus nurture debate. (8) marks Margaret J Meehan

8. (a) Identify the three aspects of dying, 6 marks (b) Briefly explain two of the following. Bereavement. Mourning. Grief. (c) Discuss the principles of hospice care. Margaret J Meehan

(a) Identify and describe any two of the primitive reflexes we are born with. 4 marks (b) Discuss the significance of the disappearance of primitive reflexes for the developing child. 4 marks Margaret J Meehan (c)(i)Identify any four characteristics of Early Childhood (3 to 5 years) 4 marks (ii)Both Piaget and Vygotsky emphasized the importance of play. Briefly explain how their theories differ. 4 marks (iii)Describe the benefits of play for young children. 4 marks