CAD1505
EXAM PACK
,CAD1501ASSESSMENT 02 2026
EXAM ANSWERS
Question 1: True or False [8 marks]
No. Statement Answer
1.1 Emotional self-regulation is unrelated to social development. False
1.2 Holistic development means the five domains function in isolation. False
The foetus can demonstrate reflexes and early sensory responses before
1.3 True
birth.
All children progress through grief or developmental stages in the same
1.4 False
way.
1.5 In Vygotsky's theory, learning can lead to development via scaffolding. True
1.6 Prenatal alcohol exposure can cause FAS features and cognitive deficits. True
1.7 Nature = genetics, nurture = environment. True
Social identity refers only to personal traits and excludes group
1.8 False
membership.
1.9 No statement is provided. N/A
Question 2: Matching [8 marks]
Correct
No. Concept Explanation
Letter
Schema modification to include new
2.1 Assimilation B
information
Modification of existing schemas when
2.2 Accommodation B
new information does not fit
, Correct
No. Concept Explanation
Letter
Zone of Proximal Range where a learner succeeds with
2.3 C
Development (ZPD) guidance
Temporary support that is gradually
2.4 Scaffolding A
withdrawn
Growth retardation and cognitive or
2.5 Foetal Alcohol Syndrome E
craniofacial features
Group goals and interdependence are
2.6 Collectivism F
prioritised
2.7 Sensorimotor stage G Learning through senses and actions
Organogenesis, especially weeks 3–8, is
2.8 Teratogen timing H
highly vulnerable
Important note on 2.2
There appears to be an error in the supplied matching options because both
assimilation and accommodation require different definitions, but only one option
clearly describes schema modification. Correctly:
Assimilation = incorporating new information into an existing schema without
fundamentally changing it.
Accommodation = modifying an existing schema to deal with new information.
Thus, 2.2 = B is the closest available option, but the question's options appear
incomplete/mistyped.
Question 3 [10 marks]
3.1 Define holistic development in one sentence.
, Holistic development is the interconnected development of the physical, cognitive,
emotional, social and language domains, recognising that progress in one domain can
influence development in the others.
3.2 Give one example of a fine motor skill in the first year.
Picking up small objects using the thumb and index finger (pincer grasp).
3.3 State one reason that Learning Unit 1 considers culture as crucial in
development.
Culture is crucial because it influences children's beliefs, values, behaviours,
relationships, learning opportunities and expectations about development.
3.4 Provide one practical example of scaffolding with a toddler.
An adult can help a toddler complete a puzzle by giving hints or showing where a
piece fits, then gradually reducing the assistance as the toddler becomes more
capable.
3.5 Name one prenatal infection that risks congenital anomalies.
Rubella (German measles).
Other acceptable examples include cytomegalovirus (CMV), toxoplasmosis, syphilis
or Zika virus infection.
3.6 Give one lifestyle factor in pregnancy that can harm the foetus.
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can harm foetal development.
3.7 State one way in which foetal auditory exposure may appear postnatally.
A newborn may recognise or show a calming/familiar response to a familiar
mother's voice or repeatedly heard sound after birth.
EXAM PACK
,CAD1501ASSESSMENT 02 2026
EXAM ANSWERS
Question 1: True or False [8 marks]
No. Statement Answer
1.1 Emotional self-regulation is unrelated to social development. False
1.2 Holistic development means the five domains function in isolation. False
The foetus can demonstrate reflexes and early sensory responses before
1.3 True
birth.
All children progress through grief or developmental stages in the same
1.4 False
way.
1.5 In Vygotsky's theory, learning can lead to development via scaffolding. True
1.6 Prenatal alcohol exposure can cause FAS features and cognitive deficits. True
1.7 Nature = genetics, nurture = environment. True
Social identity refers only to personal traits and excludes group
1.8 False
membership.
1.9 No statement is provided. N/A
Question 2: Matching [8 marks]
Correct
No. Concept Explanation
Letter
Schema modification to include new
2.1 Assimilation B
information
Modification of existing schemas when
2.2 Accommodation B
new information does not fit
, Correct
No. Concept Explanation
Letter
Zone of Proximal Range where a learner succeeds with
2.3 C
Development (ZPD) guidance
Temporary support that is gradually
2.4 Scaffolding A
withdrawn
Growth retardation and cognitive or
2.5 Foetal Alcohol Syndrome E
craniofacial features
Group goals and interdependence are
2.6 Collectivism F
prioritised
2.7 Sensorimotor stage G Learning through senses and actions
Organogenesis, especially weeks 3–8, is
2.8 Teratogen timing H
highly vulnerable
Important note on 2.2
There appears to be an error in the supplied matching options because both
assimilation and accommodation require different definitions, but only one option
clearly describes schema modification. Correctly:
Assimilation = incorporating new information into an existing schema without
fundamentally changing it.
Accommodation = modifying an existing schema to deal with new information.
Thus, 2.2 = B is the closest available option, but the question's options appear
incomplete/mistyped.
Question 3 [10 marks]
3.1 Define holistic development in one sentence.
, Holistic development is the interconnected development of the physical, cognitive,
emotional, social and language domains, recognising that progress in one domain can
influence development in the others.
3.2 Give one example of a fine motor skill in the first year.
Picking up small objects using the thumb and index finger (pincer grasp).
3.3 State one reason that Learning Unit 1 considers culture as crucial in
development.
Culture is crucial because it influences children's beliefs, values, behaviours,
relationships, learning opportunities and expectations about development.
3.4 Provide one practical example of scaffolding with a toddler.
An adult can help a toddler complete a puzzle by giving hints or showing where a
piece fits, then gradually reducing the assistance as the toddler becomes more
capable.
3.5 Name one prenatal infection that risks congenital anomalies.
Rubella (German measles).
Other acceptable examples include cytomegalovirus (CMV), toxoplasmosis, syphilis
or Zika virus infection.
3.6 Give one lifestyle factor in pregnancy that can harm the foetus.
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can harm foetal development.
3.7 State one way in which foetal auditory exposure may appear postnatally.
A newborn may recognise or show a calming/familiar response to a familiar
mother's voice or repeatedly heard sound after birth.
