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Human Development-I
This course aims at providing conceptual foundation of human development. It focuses on development in the life span in different domains with an emphasis on the cultural context.
Concept of Human Development; Theories - Psychoanalytical, Behaviouristic, Social Learning; Ethology, Evolutionary and Ecological; Methods of Studying Human Development., Methods - Observation, Longitudinal
Biological Factors in Human Development- Genetics and Prenatal Environment and its Influences; Birth Complications, Nature-Nurture Debate in Human Development
Socialization - Role of Family, Peers, School and Media
Nature and Approaches - Piaget, Vyogotsky, Information-Processing Perspective; Language Development - Chomsky
Development of Morality and Self Control; Development off Gender Differences and Gender Role
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Ø Santrock , J.W. (1999). Lifespan Development. New York : McGraw Hill.
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Ø Mishra, G. (Ed. 1999). Psychological Perspective on Stress and Health. New Delhi. Concept.
Ø Pestonjee, D.M. (1999). Stress and Coping : The Indian Experience. New Delhi. Sage Publications.
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