IGNOU BPC-02
- Developmental Psychology,
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BPC-02 English Topics Covered

Block 1 - Life Span Development: Introduction

• Unit 1 - Introduction to Life Span Development, Definition, Concept and Characteristic Features
• Unit 2 - Theories of Human Development
• Unit 3 - Prenatal, Perinatal, Antenatal and Postnatal Development
• Unit 4 - Perceptual and Language Development

Block 2 - Development During Early and Late Childhood

• Unit 1 - Physical and Motor Development, Psycho Social Development
• Unit 2 - Relationship in Early Years (Attachment Theory)
• Unit 3 - Child Rearing Practices
• Unit 4 - Screening and Assessment for Developmental Disorders

Block 3 - Development During Adolescence

• Unit 1 - Physical Development and Adjustment
• Unit 2 - Sexual Maturity in Male and Female, Identity, Self Concept and Self Esteem
• Unit 3 - Relationship–Family and Peer Group
• Unit 4 - Information Processing and Cognitive Theory

Block 4 - Development During Adulthood, Middle Age and Old Age

• Unit 1 - Physical, Psychological and Social Changes
• Unit 2 - Havighurst’s Developmental Tasks for Adulthood, Middle Age and Old Age
• Unit 3 - Erikson’s Concept Regarding Adulthood, Middle Age and Old Age
• Unit 4 - Concept and Attitude towards Successful Ageing, Death and Dying

Previous Year Solved Question Papers Included

BPC-02 English (Total-11, Solved-8, Unsolved-3)

• June (2014-2019)
• December (2014-2018)

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