DEVELOPMENTAL
PSYCHOLOGY
PYC4805
Assignment 1 Guide
2023
Perfectionist Notes
PRIVATE TUTOR FOR HONOURS IN PSYCHOLOGY - UNISA
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TEXTBOOK USED:
Kail, R. V., Cavanaugh, J. C. & Muller, J. (2019). Human Development. A Life-span View (1st South African ed.).
Cengage. (ISBN978-4743-5957-2)
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Table of Contents
Instructions:............................................................................................................................................. 2
Marking Rubric .................................................................................................................................... 3
Instructions Analysis ........................................................................................................................... 4
Textbook Summary ................................................................................................................................. 4
Basic forces in human development: The biopsychosocial framework .............................................. 4
Assignment template ............................................................................................................................ 11
APA 7TH EDITION REFERENCING GUIDE ................................................................................................ 15
1
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Instructions:
PYC4805: Developmental Psychology
Assignment 1
Unique Assignment Number: 790892
Due Date: 3 April 2023
790892
In your own words, discuss the basic forces in human development and indicate how they are
organised within the biopsychosocial framework. Also, explain how the timing of these forces affects
their impact and how this may cause individual differences in development.
Your discussion must not be longer than 550 words.
From MyUnisa:
The objective of this assignment is to introduce you to some of the basic concepts in
developmental psychology. Your discussion of the topic must be based on the content of the
prescribed book only – you are not allowed to consult additional sources.
The topic must be discussed in your own words
You must use the APA referencing style as indicated in the Tutorial Letter 101.
The discussion must be in the form of a paragraph.
The paragraph has a length restriction of 550 words – therefore do not include a cover
page, introduction or conclusion in your document.
Remember to include the word count of your paragraph at the bottom of your document
You are required to upload one PDF file as your assessment submission
Document Structure:
Page 1: Heading with unique assignment number and student number. Start with paragraph
immediately. Word count goes at the end of the paragraph.
Page 2: References.
Page 3: Plagiarism Declaration
Font and Line Spacing:
Line Spacing = 1.5. Rarely there is a specification for 2 (double line spacing).
Font = 11 Calibri or 11 Arial or 12 Times New Roman
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PSYCHOLOGY
PYC4805
Assignment 1 Guide
2023
Perfectionist Notes
PRIVATE TUTOR FOR HONOURS IN PSYCHOLOGY - UNISA
helping you achieve your best results
TEXTBOOK USED:
Kail, R. V., Cavanaugh, J. C. & Muller, J. (2019). Human Development. A Life-span View (1st South African ed.).
Cengage. (ISBN978-4743-5957-2)
, Property of Perfectionist Notes
Plagiarism/distribution/selling/illegal use of these notes will be prosecuted
Table of Contents
Instructions:............................................................................................................................................. 2
Marking Rubric .................................................................................................................................... 3
Instructions Analysis ........................................................................................................................... 4
Textbook Summary ................................................................................................................................. 4
Basic forces in human development: The biopsychosocial framework .............................................. 4
Assignment template ............................................................................................................................ 11
APA 7TH EDITION REFERENCING GUIDE ................................................................................................ 15
1
, Property of Perfectionist Notes
Plagiarism/distribution/selling/illegal use of these notes will be prosecuted
Instructions:
PYC4805: Developmental Psychology
Assignment 1
Unique Assignment Number: 790892
Due Date: 3 April 2023
790892
In your own words, discuss the basic forces in human development and indicate how they are
organised within the biopsychosocial framework. Also, explain how the timing of these forces affects
their impact and how this may cause individual differences in development.
Your discussion must not be longer than 550 words.
From MyUnisa:
The objective of this assignment is to introduce you to some of the basic concepts in
developmental psychology. Your discussion of the topic must be based on the content of the
prescribed book only – you are not allowed to consult additional sources.
The topic must be discussed in your own words
You must use the APA referencing style as indicated in the Tutorial Letter 101.
The discussion must be in the form of a paragraph.
The paragraph has a length restriction of 550 words – therefore do not include a cover
page, introduction or conclusion in your document.
Remember to include the word count of your paragraph at the bottom of your document
You are required to upload one PDF file as your assessment submission
Document Structure:
Page 1: Heading with unique assignment number and student number. Start with paragraph
immediately. Word count goes at the end of the paragraph.
Page 2: References.
Page 3: Plagiarism Declaration
Font and Line Spacing:
Line Spacing = 1.5. Rarely there is a specification for 2 (double line spacing).
Font = 11 Calibri or 11 Arial or 12 Times New Roman
2
