BPCC-109 · December 2025 · English
IGNOU BPCC-109 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
Structured previous year question paper for BPCC-109, December 2025 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 9 · Sections: 2
Verified: 22 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS
(HONOURS) PSYCHOLOGY
(BAPCH)
Term-End Examination
December, 2025
BPCC-109 : DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note: Answer any five questions, selecting
at least two questions from each Section.
Answer each question in about
300 words. All questions carry equal
marks.
Section—A
Q1.Differentiate between critical period and sensitive period during human development.
Q2.Explain the issues and obstacles in studying Developmental Psychology.
Q3.Discuss Havighurst’s developmental tasks theory.
Q4.Discuss the influence of social structures on human development in the Indian context.
Q5.Explain Allport’s concept of ‘proprium’ and characteristics of a mature personality.
Section—B
Q6.Discuss the underlying risk factors and causal factors of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Q7.Examine the evolutionary perspective in the development of prosocial behaviour. Delineate the various forms of prosocial behaviour in children.
Q8.Describe the dimensions of socio-emotional development.
Q9.Critically evaluate Gilligan’s theory of care- based morality.