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MODEL QUESTION PAPER

Discipline: Psychology Course Code: UK1DSCPSY107 Course Title: ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY

Type of Course: DSC Semester: 1

Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes (90 Mins.) Total Marks: 42

Part A: Objective Type (6 Marks, 6 Minutes)


Answer all questions. Each question carries 1 mark.
Qn. No. Question

Which hormone is primarily responsible for the development of secondary sexual


characteristics in females?
A. Estrogen
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B. Testosterone
C. Progesterone
D. Androgens

During adolescence, which part of the brain undergoes significant changes that affect
emotional regulation?
A. Cerebellum
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B. Prefrontal cortex
C. Amygdala
D. Thalamus

What is the primary focus of moral development during adolescence according to Lawrence
Kohlberg?
A. Moral feeling
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B. Moral behavior
C. Moral reasoning
D. Moral identity

The term "puberty" refers to which of the following?


A. Social development
4 B. Emotional development
C. Biological maturation
D. Cognitive development

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Qn. No. Question

Which of the following factors is considered a protective factor against adolescent


depression?
A. Poor academic performance
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B. Strong peer support
C. History of family conflict
D. Substance abuse

What is a common effect of peer pressure on adolescents?


A. Increased independence
6 B. Improved decision-making
C. Risky behaviors
D. Higher self-esteem

Part B: Short Answer (8 Marks, 24 Minutes)


Answer all questions. Each question carries 2 marks.

Qn. No. Question

7 Explain the concept of "resilience" in adolescents and its significance.

8 How do societal expectations influence adolescent behavior related to gender roles?

9 Explain how adolescents can develop resilience in facing challenges.

10 Discuss how hormonal changes during puberty affect emotional development in adolescents.

Part C: Long Answer (28 Marks, 60 Minutes)


Answer all 4 questions. Choose one option within each question. Each question carries 7 marks.

Qn. No. Question

11a Analyze the influence of peer relationships on adolescent behavior and decision-making.

11b Examine the effects of stress on adolescent development and coping strategies.

Explain the role of hormones, experience, and emotional competence in the emotional
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development of adolescents.

12b Discuss how changes in social roles during adolescence affect identity formation.

13a Evaluate the effects of risky behaviors, such as substance use, on adolescent development.

13b Analyze the impact of family dynamics on the development of moral reasoning in adolescents.

14a Examine the implications of gender role socialization on adolescent mental health.

Critically analyze the sexual problems faced by adolescents and evaluate the role of sexual
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literacy and sex education in addressing these issues.

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