SEMESTER SPRING 2012
Introduction to Psychology (PSY101)
Assignment No. 02
Due Date: June 11, 2012 Marks: 15
Assignment:
“Survey”
“Survey” as a research method has briefly been touched upon in your course; here is an
activity for you regarding that.
1. A Parent-Child Relationship Questionnaire has been uploaded on VU-LMS in
downloads section. You need to download it and get it filled by any child age ranged
12 to 16 years. (3)
2. After the questionnaire gets filled, you need to score it according to the given
instructions at the end of the questionnaire. (2)
3. You need to conduct an informal small interview of the parent about whom the
child filled the questionnaire. (5)
4. After that, you need to write a brief report about that child parent relationship on
the basis of the results obtained from questionnaire and interview. This report must
include all the attachments, conflicts and attitudes that the parent and child share
with each other. (10)
Note: Attachments of filled form is a MUST. The report must not exceed 500 words.
Analysis should be based on the ratings. Genuine words and examples from the filled form
(about the extent of relationship) will be appreciable.
Note:
Only in the case of Assignment, 24 hours extra / grace period after the due date is
usually available to overcome uploading difficulties which may be faced by the
students on last date. This extra time should only be used to meet the emergencies
and above mentioned due dates should always be treated as final to avoid any
inconvenience.
Important Instructions:
Please read the following instructions carefully before attempting the assignment solution.
Deadline:
Make sure that you upload the solution file before the due date. No
assignment will be accepted through e-mail once the solution has been
uploaded by the instructor.
Formatting guidelines:
Use the font style “Times New Roman”/ “Arial” and font size “12”.
It is advised to compose your document in MS-Word 2003.
Use black and blue font colors only.
Solution guidelines:
Every student will work individually and has to write in the form of an
analytical assignment.
Give the answer according to question.
For acquiring the relevant knowledge don’t rely only on handouts but
watch the video lectures and use other reference books also.
Rules for Marking
Please note that your assignment will not be graded or graded as Zero (0) if:
It has been submitted after due date
The file you uploaded does not open or is corrupt
It is in any format other than doc (MS. Word)
It is cheated or copied from other students, internet, books, journals etc…
