EDT1601/101/3/2014

Tutorial letter 101/3/2014

Child Development

EDT1601
Semesters 1 & 2
Department of Psychology of Education

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This tutorial letter contains important information
about your module.

CONTENTS
Page
1

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 3

PURPOSE OF AND OUTCOMES FOR THE MODULE ............................................................... 4

2.1

Purpose .......................................................................................................................................... 4

2.2

Outcomes ....................................................................................................................................... 4

LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS .................................................................................... 4

3.1

Lecturer(s) ...................................................................................................................................... 4

3.2

Department ..................................................................................................................................... 5

3.3

University ........................................................................................................................................ 5

MODULE-RELATED RESOURCES .............................................................................................. 6

4.1

Prescribed books ............................................................................................................................ 6

4.2

Recommended books ..................................................................................................................... 6

4.3

Electronic Reserves (e-Reserves) .................................................................................................. 6

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE MODULE ................................................................ 6

5.1

Contact with fellow students and the forming of study groups ...................................................... 6

5.2

Tutorials .......................................................................................................................................... 7

5.3

Tutors .............................................................................................................................................. 7

MODULE-SPECIFIC STUDY PLAN............................................................................................... 7

MODULE PRACTICAL WORK AND WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING ..................................... 8

ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................................... 8

8.1

Assessment plan ............................................................................................................................ 8

8.2

Assignment numbers and due dates .............................................................................................. 8

8.3

Submission of assignments ............................................................................................................ 9

8.4

Assignments ................................................................................................................................... 9

OTHER ASSESSMENT METHODS............................................................................................... 9

10

EXAMINATION ............................................................................................................................. 10

10.1

Examination admission ................................................................................................................ 10

10.2

Semester mark ............................................................................................................................. 10

10.3

Subminimum in the examination ................................................................................................. 10

10.4

Examination period ....................................................................................................................... 10

10.5

Previous examination papers ...................................................................................................... 10

10.6

Format of the examination paper ................................................................................................ 10

10.7

Tutorial letter with examination guidelines................................................................................... 11

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .......................................................................................... 11

12

SOURCES CONSULTED ............................................................................................................. 11

13

CONCLUSION .............................................................................................................................. 12

14

ADDENDUM ................................................................................................................................. 13

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INTRODUCTION

Dear Student
Welcome to the module Child Development. We are delighted to have you as a student, and we wish
you every success in your studies.
We shall do our best to make your study of this module successful. You will be well on your way to
success if you start studying early in the semester and resolve to do the assignment(s) properly.
We hope that you will enjoy this module and wish you all the best!
This tutorial letter (101) contains important information about the scheme of work, learning material and
assignments for this module. The actual assignments, assessment standards, instructions for the
completion and submission of assignments, the prescribed study material and all other resources form
part of this tutorial letter. I have also included certain general and administrative information about this
module. Read it carefully and keep it at hand when working through the study material, doing the
assignments, preparing for the examination and addressing questions to your lecturers.
Please read myChoice, myRegistration and myModules in combination with this tutorial letter as they
contain valuable information and guidelines for distance learning.
You must please read all tutorial letters you receive during the course of the year immediately and
carefully, as they always contain important, and sometimes, urgent information.
Some of the tutorial matter may not be available when you register. Tutorial matter that is not available
when you register will be posted to you as soon as possible, but is also available on myUnisa.
If you have access to a computer that is linked to the Internet, you can quickly access resources and
information at the University. The myUnisa learning management system is Unisas online campus
that will help you to communicate with your lecturers, with other students and with the administrative
departments of Unisa all through the computer and the Internet. It is therefore of the utmost importance
to get access to the Internet and to consult myUnisa on a regular basis. Please note that once you
are registered on myUnisa you will also be able to submit your assignments online, have access
to library resources, download your study material, etc. You will also be able to keep record of
assignments submitted and have access to your marks, previous examination papers and examination
dates.
To go to the myUnisa website, start at the main Unisa website, http://unisa.ac.za and then click on the
login to myUnisa link on the right-hand side of the screen. This should take you to the myUnisa
website. You can also go there directly by typing in http://my.unisa.ac.za
Please consult the publication my Studies @ Unisa for information on myUnisa.

PURPOSE OF AND OUTCOMES FOR THE MODULE

2.1

Purpose

The purpose of this module is to train you to have a sound knowledge of the life world of the adolescent.

2.2

Outcomes

The outcome of the module is to help you gain an understanding of the development of the adolescent in
such a way, that you can apply your theoretical knowledge in practice.
The course content is divided into seven separate chapters. Each chapter deals with different aspects of
adolescent development. Always keep in mind that although we are looking at each one of the aspects
of development as a separate unit for the sake of clarity and for study purposes, it is really impossible to
separate them. For example, the physical development of an adolescent will also influence other aspects
of development.
This is a semester module which means that it is offered twice this year.
Semester 1

from January to June

Semester 2

from July to November

You will have registered for either Semester One or Semester Two. Please make sure you know
which semester you are registered for. If in doubt, contact the Department of Student
Administration for clarification.
The assessment standards for this module are:
1.

Understand and discuss adolescent development.

2.

Answer questions on adolescent development.

3.

Apply the knowledge on adolescent development in practice.

4.

Ability to interpret adolescent development.

5.

Understand the problems experienced by adolescents.

You have to show in your assignments and in the examination that you have mastered the above
assessment standards.

LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS

3.1

Lecturer(s)

You are most welcome to contact your lecturers when you encounter any problems with your studies
or assignments. You may write to them, phone them or visit them. When you plan to visit your
lecturers, you should first make an appointment.

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The lecturer responsible for this module is:
Prof FE Gouws
E-mail address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 0824428101
Department of Psychology of Education
PO Box 392
Unisa
0003
Please use the address provided above if you want to write me a letter. Please note that letters
to lecturers may not be enclosed with or inserted into assignments.
You can also contact me via the discussion forum on myUnisa.

3.2

Department

The departmental secretarys phone number is as follows: (012) 429-4666.

3.3

University

If you need to contact the University about matters not related to the content of this module,
please consult the publication my Studies @ Unisa that you received with your study material.
This booklet contains information on how to contact the University (e.g. to whom you can write for
different queries, important telephone and fax numbers, addresses and details of the times certain
facilities are open). You should direct telephonic inquiries about administrative matters to the relevant
department. Please refer to the brochure.
Always have your student number at hand when you contact the University.
Please note that all administrative enquiries should be directed to the University. The details are
as follows:

Fax number (RSA) (012) 429 4150

Fax number (international) +27 12 429 4150

Email: [email protected]

MODULE-RELATED RESOURCES

4.1

Prescribed books

The following book is prescribed for EDT1601 and must be bought.

Gouws, E., Kruger, N. & Burger, S. 2008. The adolescent 3rd edition. Johannesburg:
Pearsons.
Please consult the list of official booksellers and their addresses listed in my Studies @ Unisa.
If you have any difficulties in obtaining books from these booksellers, please contact the
Prescribed Books Section at (012) 429 4152 or email [email protected].
Your study guide will provide you with further information about the prescribed book and how it will
be used.
The Department of Despatch should supply you with the following study material for this module:

Study guide for EDT1601 Child development

Tutorial Letter 101/2014 (in which you will find the assignments you are required to do)
A number of tutorial letters, which you will receive in the course of the year. These tutorial
letters will not be available at registration, but will be sent to you during the course of the year.
Feedback on the assignments and examination guidelines will for example be given in these
follow-up tutorial letters. A tutorial letter is my way of communicating with you about teaching,
learning and assessment. You therefore have to study the tutorial letters carefully!

Remember that you can view the study guides and tutorial letters for the modules for which you
are registered on the universitys online campus, myUnisa, at http://my.unisa.ac.za

4.2

Recommended books

There are no recommended books for the course.

any additional relevant subject matter and articles.

4.3

However, you are welcome to make use of

Electronic Reserves (e-Reserves)

There are no e-reserves for this module.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE MODULE

For information on the various student support systems and services available at Unisa (e.g.
student counselling, tutorial classes, language support), please consult the publication my Studies
@ Unisa, which you received with your study material. If you have any special needs, please inform
me of your needs in your first assignment.

5.1

Contact with fellow students and the forming of study groups

It is advisable to have contact with your fellow students. One way of doing this is to form study
groups. The addresses of students in your area may be obtained from the following department:

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Directorate: Students Administration and Registration
PO Box 392
UNISA
0003

5.2

Tutorials

A tutorial is a regular meeting of students under the leadership of a tutor. At the moment, we offer
face- to-face tutorials at regional learning centres across South Africa. A tutor can assist you to
understand your study material, approach your assignments correctly, offer you more opportunities
for practicing skills, and so on.
NB: Please refer to https://my.unisa.ac.za for tutorials available at UNISA Learning Centres throughout
the country --- click on the link

5.3

Tutors

Tutors employed in this programme are all professional people who have extensive practical and
theoretical knowledge of the course(s) in which they conduct tutorials. They are appointed by UNISA
Academic Departments in collaboration with the Department of Tutorial Services, Discussion Classes
and Work-Integrated Learning (TSDL).

MODULE-SPECIFIC STUDY PLAN

This module is offered in a semester period of fifteen weeks. This means that if you are
registered for the first semester, you will write the examination in May/June and the supplementary
examination will be written in October/November. If you are registered for the second semester you
will write the examination in October/November and the supplementary examination will be written in
May/June of the following year.
I suggest that you note down the closing dates for all the assignments that you have to submit
this semester and compile a plan of study according to the due dates. You can use the
following as a guideline for planning your studies for EDT1601:

Period
Semester 1
January/February

February/March

Activity
Familiarise yourself with the study material by scanning through the
study guide and the prescribed book.
Introduce yourself to me and your fellow students on the
discussion forum on myUnisa.
Study the prescribed reading for assignment 01 (see Annexure 1). The
purpose of this assignment is to take you systematically through the
prescribed book and the study guide. Read the whole study guide and
prescribed book dont just look for the answers to the questions!
Do and submit assignment 01.

March/April
April/May

Start working on Assignment 02. Do and submit assignment 02. I suggest

that you contact your fellow students via myUnisa and compare and
discuss your answers.
Start preparing for the examination and write the examination.

You can use the above as a guideline to compile your study plan for the second semester.

MODULE PRACTICAL WORK AND WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING

There is no practical work and/or work- integrated learning for this module.

ASSESSMENT

8.1

Assessment plan

For general information and requirements as far as assignments are concerned, see the brochure
my Studies @ Unisa, which you have received with your study material.

8.2

Assignment numbers and due dates

Assignments are numbered consecutively per module, starting from 01.

The following table contains the assignment number, the unique assignment number as well as the
due dates of your assignments.
SEMESTER 1
ASSIGNMENTS

UNIQUE NUMBER

CLOSING DATES

Assignment 01

895358

14 March 2014

Assignment 02

752843

11 April 2014

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SEMESTER 2
ASSIGNMENTS

UNIQUE NUMBER

CLOSING DATES

Assignment 01

894245

22 August 2014

Assignment 02

756866

19 September 2014

8.3

Submission of assignments

For detailed information on assignments, please refer to the my Studies @ Unisa brochure, which
you received with your study package to submit an assignment via myUnisa.
To submit an assignment via myUnisa:

Go to myUnisa.

Log in with your student number and password.

Select the module.

Click on assignments in the menu on the left-hand side of the screen.

Click on the assignment number you wish to submit.

Follow the instructions.

8.4

Assignments

Assignments are seen as part of the learning material for this module. As you do the assignment,
you are actively engaged in learning. Looking at the assessment criteria given for each assignment
will help you to understand what is required of you more clearly.
Feedback on the assignments will be provided in different ways. You will receive the correct answers
automatically for multiple-choice questions. For written assignments, markers will comment constructively
on your work. However, feedback on compulsory assignments will be sent to all students
registered for this module in a follow-up tutorial letter, and not only to those students who submitted
the assignments.
As soon as you have received the feedback, please check your answers. The assignments and
the feedback on these assignments constitute an important part of your learning and should help
you to be better prepared for the next assignment and the examination.
When you make inquiries about an assignment, you must supply the course code (EDT1601) and
the number of the assignment.

OTHER ASSESSMENT METHODS

None

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EXAMINATION

10.1

Examination admission

Examination admission is solely dependent on submission of Assignment 01.

During this semester, you will be assessed on your assignments, which count for 20% of your final
mark, and on the examination, which counts for 80% of your final mark.
As explained above you need to qualify to write the examination, as there is no automatic admission.
In order to qualify, you MUST submit Assignment 01, for which you will be awarded a mark.
Assignment 01 is therefore compulsory, and it must be submitted before the closing date. We are
aware that this closing date is early in the semester, but please note that this assignment does not
take a great deal of time to complete.
We emphasise the point again: if you do not submit Assignment 01 on time, you will not
be permitted to sit for the examination.

10.2

Semester mark

The marks obtained for assignment 01 and 02 count 20% of your final pass mark for this module.

10.3

Subminimum in the examination

The examination counts 80% of your final mark for this module. In the examination you should obtain a
minimum of 40% to pass. In other words, if you have a year mark of 90%, but you obtain less than
40% in the examination, you will not pass. If you do not obtain 40% in the examination, your year mark
will not be taken into consideration. In other words if you get 38% in the examination, your final mark
will be 38% even though you had a year mark of 100%.

10.4

Examination period

This module is a semester module. This means that you will write the examination in May/June if you
are registered for the first semester and October/November if you are registered for the second
semester. During the semester you will receive information regarding the examination in general,
examination dates, times and venues.

10.5

Previous examination papers

Previous examination papers are available on myUnisa. I advise you, however, not to focus on
old papers too much, because a new paper is set every year. You may, however, accept that the type
of questions that will be asked in the examination will be similar to those asked in the assignments.

10.6

Format of the examination paper

The duration of the examination paper is 2 hours and the mark allocation is 100 marks. For
the examinations you have to study the prescribed book, study guide, tutorial letters and the
assignments. You will receive a tutorial letter that will explain the format of the paper and set out
clearly what material you have to study for examination purposes.

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10.7

Tutorial letter with examination guidelines

To help you prepare for the examination you will receive a tutorial letter that will explain the format of
the paper and set out clearly what material you have to study for examination purposes.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The my Studies @ Unisa brochure contains an A-Z guide of the most relevant information.
Frequently asked questions in this module (EDT1601) are:
Question:
Answer:

I need extension of time for my assignment.

It is not possible to give more than one week extension of time. If you are
compelled by necessity to hand in one of the essay-type assignments late, you
have to ask permission to do so before the due date. No extension of time can
be granted for multiple choice assignments.

Question:
Answer:

I cant get hold of the prescribed book.

Please consult the list of official booksellers and their addresses listed in my
Studies @Unisa. If you have any difficulties in obtaining books from these
booksellers, please contact the Prescribed Books Section at telephone
(012) 429 4152 or email [email protected].

Question: I do not have Internet access.

Answer: You can access the Internet at all Unisa Regional Offices.

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SOURCES CONSULTED

It is important for you to show by reference to the literature, that you have in fact used the sources
which you have listed. An easy and economic method for a c k n o w l e d g i n g sources in the text of
your assignments and for the compilation of the bibliography, which is also used in study guides and
tutorial letters, is a variation of the Harvard method. You are advised to use the augmented Harvard
method for references in the text and for the bibliography of your assignments.
References in the text
Each reference, irrespective of whether it is a direct or indirect quotation must be acknowledged
according to its source.
Examples
One author: Give the author, date of publication and page number(s): (Laswell 1935:85)
Two authors: (Smith & Jones 1981:10-12)
When the name of the author constitutes part of the sentence: "Jones and Carter (1980:10)
maintain that ..."
More than one author with the same surname: (Morrow & Morrow 1979:1)

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Three or more authors: Give the name of the first author and substitute "et al" for the others:
(Smith et al 1982:11)
Bibliography
In the bibliography all the authors must be mentioned in full.
Anonymous works: (Epochs 1980:8)
Newspaper reports: (Argus, 9 January 1972:5)
Works universally known by the titles: A dictionary such as "Concise
(Concise
1988, s.v. "child")

Oxford Dictionary":

Where the date of publication is unknown: (De Mause s.a.:12) Different works by the same
author(s) in the same year: (Smith 1981a:12)
(Smith 1981b:18)
Where works by different authors
Smith & Jones 1981:10)

are used to support the same fact: (Piaget 1980:74;

Contributions in composite works and authors quoted by other authors:

In the bibliography the author of a contribution in a composite work is listed under his own name (see
BIBLIOGRAPHY for examples). References in the text need only contain the name of the author of
the contribution, the date and the page number(s):
Krotor (1979:10) reports ...
Unisa readers
Refer to the author of a contribution under his/her own name: McCabe (1984:162) is of the opinion
that
...
It is unethical (and unacceptable) to hand in assignments that are not your own work, and whenever
the University becomes aware of such malpractices it will take stern measures against the
student concerned. Although students may work together when preparing assignments, each student
must write and submit his or her own individual assignment.

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CONCLUSION

I wish you the best for this year, the road ahead is sometimes a lonely one, demanding sacrifice

and requiring perseverance and patience. However, success at the end of the road will compensate
for all the hard work.
Enjoy your studies!
Prof Eldrie Gouws
[email protected]

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ADDENDUM

COMPULSORY ASSIGNMENTS FOR SEMESTER ONE AND TWO

ASSIGNMENT 01 (100 MARKS)

This assignment is compulsory. No extension.

SEMESTER 1
Closing date:

14 March 2014

Unique Number : 895358

SEMESTER 2
Closing date:

22 August 2014

Unique Number : 894245

Purpose: The purpose of the multiple choice questions is to give you a broad overview of core aspects
of the whole module. We believe that it is necessary for you to obtain this broad overview to
acquire a reasonable knowledge base on adolescent development. We have set multiple-choice
questions on chapters 2 to 8 of the prescribed book.
HINTS:

Begin by answering the question for yourself without looking at the alternatives from which
you have to choose the correct answer. Since all the alternatives suggested will invariably
seem equally acceptable to you, try to prevent any doubt from entering your mind, by deciding
on an answer on your own first and then looking for an answer among the alternatives that
agrees with yours.

When considering the alternative answers, always read the full question together with the
given alternative to test the full statements correctness.

Each question has only ONE correct answer. Use your prescribed book and study guide in
order to find the answers to the questions.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer this assignment on one of the mark-reading sheets.

Make sure that besides the assignment number (01) you also fill in the unique
assignment number on the marking template.
Study the brochure my Studies @ Unisa for information on how to use and complete a
mark reading sheet.
Make clear marks - use a HB pencil.
Make a thorough study of all your learning material.
This assignment counts towards your semester mark.
This assignment allows you to sit for the examination.

Write only the number and the correct answer, for example:
Question 1 -- 3
Question 2 -- 1
QUESTION 1.
Which one is not one of the three body structure types that can be distinguished?
1.
2.
3.
4.

Ectomorph.
Endomorph.
Mesomorph.
Intromorph.

QUESTION 2.
Which statement is true with regard to the peer group?
1.
2.
3.
4.

The values of the peer group always differ from those of the parents.
The peer group offers the adolescent an opportunity to compete with others on an equal footing.
Peer groups always consist of members of the same sex and culture.
Conformity to the peer groups identity is essential and individual identity is rejected.

QUESTION 3.
What does a conflict such as initiative vs. guilt represent in Erikson's theory?
1.
2.
3.
4.

A developmental crisis.
Cognitive dissonance.
Disequilibration.
Equilibration.

QUESTION 4.
Which one does not fit? A person with any sexually transmitted disease
1.
2.
3.
4.

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must stop all sexual activities during treatment.

must inform all intimate partners.
must receive immediate treatment from a professionally qualified person.
will never be infected again after receiving the correct medical treatment.

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QUESTION 5.
A person who binges at times, only to purge afterwards b y for example vomiting, suffers from the
following eating disorder ...
1.
2.
3.
4.

chlamydia.
obesity.
bulimia nervosa.
anorexia nervosa.

QUESTION 6.
The street name (slang) for marijuana is ...
1.
2.
3.
4.

smack.
grass.
schoolboy.
flake.

QUESTION 7.
Which of the following is not a sign of drug abuse?
1.
2.
3.
4.

Trembling hands.
Poor judgement of speed.
Rapidly changing moods, anxiety, panic reactions.
Persistent swollen glands.

QUESTION 8.
Which of the following is not a symptom of anorexia nervosa?
1.
2.
3.
4.

Tendency to binge at times, only to purge afterwards by for example vomiting.

Relentless pursuit of excessive thinness and the consequent excessive loss of weight.
Social withdrawal and preoccupation with food.
Feelings of uncertainty and dissatisfaction with body image.

QUESTION 9.
Attributing an unacceptable thought, feeling or behaviour to someone else, is called ...
1.
2.
3.
4.

projection.
suppression.
rationalisation.
displacement.

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QUESTION 10.
.
Reverting to a previous stage of psychological development because one is unable to cope with a new
situation is called ...
1.
2.
3.
4.

denial.
suppression.
displacement.
regression.

QUESTION 11.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of South African street children?
1.
2.
3.
4.

Experimentation with drugs is common.

They look younger and smaller than their chronological age.
Most are hidden females.
They form gangs for mutual support.

QUESTION 12.
... as stressors belong to the macro-level category.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Gender role and self-identity

Television stress and environmental stress
Competition and school changes
Death of a parent and alcohol abuse

QUESTION 13.
divides the human life span into eight phases, with the adolescent phase as the centrepiece of his
theory.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Freud
Erikson
Mead
Havighurst.

QUESTION 14.
According to Erikson, adolescents experience a crisis characterised by ...
1.
2.
3.
4.

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intimacy versus isolation.

generativity versus stagnation.
identity versus identity diffusion.
initiative versus guilt.

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QUESTION 15.
Defense mechanisms are ...
1.
2.
3.
4.

special strategies that serve as safeguards against anything that poses a danger to
personality.
the use of excuses to justify what may be considered unacceptable behaviour.
conscious behaviour patterns used by a person to protect himself/herself against feelings of
anxiety and inferiority.
opposing forces among the id, ego and superego.

QUESTION 16.
Which statement does not fit?
Adolescents with an internal locus of control
1.
perform better at school.
2.
feel they have control over their own lives.
3.
do not accept responsibility for their mistakes.
4.
regulate their own behaviour.
QUESTION 17.
As a rule the term motivation refers to , goals and desires.
1.
2.
3.
4.

actions
movements
needs
interests

QUESTION 18.
Meta cognition deals with knowledge about our own
1.
2.
3.
4.

cognitive development.
cognitive stage.
memory capacities.
thinking processes.

QUESTION 19.
Loss of a love object may lead to depression which is characterized by
1.
2.
3.
4.

anxiety.
aggression.
panic attacks.
interest withdrawal.

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QUESTION 20.
The concept "secular trend" refers to ...
1.
2.
3.
4.

the
the
the
the

onset of puberty.
advantages of early development for boys.
tendency of children to reach puberty at a younger age.
tendency of youth to get involved in sexual activities at a younger age.

QUESTION 21.
According to Piaget the characteristics of the formal-operational phase include, amongst others
1.
2.
3.
4.

goal directed activity.

language development that is central.
intuitive thought.
the ability to handle possibilities and hypotheses.

QUESTION 22.
According to the catharsis theory
1.
2.
3.
4.

regular exposure to violence promotes violence.

violence is the answer to all problems.
it is good to play computer/video games to release your anger.
children learn through example.

QUESTION 23.
The difference between self-concept and self-esteem is that
1.
2.
3.
4.

self-concept is an affective reaction while self-esteem is a cognitive structure.

self-concept is a cognitive structure while self-esteem is an affective reaction.
self-esteem is a general concept while self-concept is specific to a given situation.
there is actually little or no difference between self-esteem and self-concept.

QUESTION 24.
Which one of the following is not an anxiety disorder of childhood and adolescence as classified by
the DSM IV?
1.
2.
3.
4.

Separation anxiety.
Overanxious disorder.
Hyper ventilation attack disorder.
Avoidant disorder.

QUESTION 25.
An adolescent cannot take his anger out on the educator and so takes it out on other children.
What form of defense mechanism is this?
Projection.
1.
Denial.
2.
Displacement.
3.
Repression.
4.
TOTAL 25x4=100

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ASSIGNMENT 02 (100 MARKS)

This assignment is compulsory. NO extension.
SEMESTER 1
Closing date:

11 April 2014

Unique Number :

752843

SEMESTER 2
Closing date:

19 September 2014

Unique Number :

756866

Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to direct your attention to important aspects in the study
guide and prescribed book. It is also to give you an idea of the kind of theoretical questions
you can expect in the examination.
Good assignment writing forms an essential part of your studies in Child Development. It is therefore
vital that you spend adequate time preparing and writing your assignments. Your assignments form an
important part of our overall assessment of your progress.
Make use of an index, or organise your answer under headings and subheadings. When quoting, clearly
indicate the source for instance, "Papalia and Olds (1978:403)" - that is author's name, year of
publication and page number(s). Identify the core concepts and explain it in your own words. Please
do not copy from the study material or other sources as this is regarded as plagiarism that is a
very serious misconduct. Never quote verbatim without recognizing the source.
Bibliography
Papalia, DE. & Olds, SW. 1978. Human development. Toronto: McGraw-Hill. (If you submit your
assignments in handwriting the title of the book must be underlined.)

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Question 1
Assessment criteria
-

show interest and enthusiasm in all learning tasks

Explain concepts in own words
Correct interpretation of the concepts

Explain the following concepts in your own words. Do not write more than 10 sentences per concept.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)

Puberty
Locus of control
Anxiety disorders
Self concept
Motivation
(50)

Question 2
Assessment criteria
-

show interest and enthusiasm in all learning tasks

Identification of the different characteristics
Discussion of the characteristics

The crux of Piagets approach to cognitive development is that learners development follows an orderly
pattern.
Name and discuss the characteristics of the formal-operational phase.

(30)

Question 3
Assessment criteria
-

Show interest and enthusiasm in all learning tasks

Motivation and discussion of various aspects.

How would you advise the adolescent with regard to a healthy life style?

(20)
TOTAL 100

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ADDENDUM B: QUESTIONNAIRE
PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ABOUT EDT1601 AND RETURN THE
QUESTIONNAIRE WITH YOUR SECOND ASSIGNMENT:
QUESTIONNAIRE
1.

Have you started working through your prescribed book yet?

Yes

Have you started to study your prescribed book together with your tutorial letters?
Yes

No

Do you think this module will be useful for your teaching career?
Yes

No

No

What do you like most about the module?

..
..
..
5

What do you like least about this module?

..
..
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6

Do you have any study problems which you would like to bring to our attention?

..
..
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