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.