Human Development
What is exosystem? How is it different from chronosystem and macrosystem?
The exosystem includes events in social settings where the child does not participate directly, but they influence the child’s experiences in the immediate contact. For example, the transfer of father or mother may cause tension among the parents which might affect their interactions with the child or the general amenities available to the child like quality of schooling, libraries . medical care, means of entertainment, etc. It is different from chromosystem and macrosystem on the following grounds:
Chronosystem involves events in the individual life course and socio-historical circumstances of the time such as, divorce of parents or parent’s economic setback and their affect on the child.
Macrosystem includes the culture in which the individual lives.
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Describe the main features of lifespan perspective on development.
What are developmental tasks? Explain by giving examples.
‘Environment of the child has a major role in the development of the child.’ Support your answer with examples.
How do socio-cultural factors influence development?
Discuss the Cognitive changes taking place in a developing child.
Attachment bonds formed in childhood years have long-term effects. Explain taking examples from daily life.
What is adolescence? Explain the concept of egocentrism.
What are the factors influencing the formation of identity during adolescence? Support your answer with examples.
What are the challenges faced by individuals on entry to adulthood?
Write one characteristic of development.
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