CSP2601
ASSIGNMENT 5
DUE DATE: 26 SEPT 2024
, Addendum E: Contingency Assignment. Apply for permission from the lecturer to
be able to submit this assignment. Refer to tutorial letter 101.
Assignment 05
Unique number: 638910
Due date: 26 September 2024
NOTE: Remember to only submit .PDF files for marking. Make sure the file is not
password protected or a READ-ONLY file. We cannot mark MSWORD documents.
Please check that any scanned document is not blurry and/or non-readable for
marking purposes. Also make absolutely sure that you submit the correct assignment
document to the correct submission portal and check that all pages of
the assignment are uploaded for marking.
QUESTION 1
Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. If the statement is
FALSE, explain why this is the case.
1.1 1.1 Learners under the age of 15 who are still of compulsory school-going age,
are prohibited from labour activities.
True
1.2 The SIAS Act recognises the special needs which children with severe
disabilities may have and their right to receive an education.
True
, 1.3 Seligman’s PERMA model argues that a meaningful life comprises of five elements:
positive emotions, love, relationships, accomplishments, meaning and purpose.
False
1.4 Ecosystemic resilience, is the ability of an ecosystem to recover from stress, or
to withstand continuous pressure.
True
1.5 A mesosystem is a sub-system comprising of the family, the peer group, the
school and the community.
False
QUESTION 2
2.1 “Obesity is rapidly increasing in developing countries like South Africa.” Discuss
key drivers to obesity
Key Drivers of Obesity according to study guide
Poverty:
Poverty influences dietary choices and living conditions, leading to a higher prevalence of
obesity among low-income groups.
Poor individuals often purchase inexpensive, high-energy-dense foods rich in fat, sugar,
and starch, as opposed to healthier, low-energy-dense foods like fruits and vegetables.
Cultural Factors, Perceptions, and Beliefs about Body Shapes:
Different cultures have varying perceptions of body shapes, with some considering
overweight bodies, especially in women, as acceptable.
ASSIGNMENT 5
DUE DATE: 26 SEPT 2024
, Addendum E: Contingency Assignment. Apply for permission from the lecturer to
be able to submit this assignment. Refer to tutorial letter 101.
Assignment 05
Unique number: 638910
Due date: 26 September 2024
NOTE: Remember to only submit .PDF files for marking. Make sure the file is not
password protected or a READ-ONLY file. We cannot mark MSWORD documents.
Please check that any scanned document is not blurry and/or non-readable for
marking purposes. Also make absolutely sure that you submit the correct assignment
document to the correct submission portal and check that all pages of
the assignment are uploaded for marking.
QUESTION 1
Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. If the statement is
FALSE, explain why this is the case.
1.1 1.1 Learners under the age of 15 who are still of compulsory school-going age,
are prohibited from labour activities.
True
1.2 The SIAS Act recognises the special needs which children with severe
disabilities may have and their right to receive an education.
True
, 1.3 Seligman’s PERMA model argues that a meaningful life comprises of five elements:
positive emotions, love, relationships, accomplishments, meaning and purpose.
False
1.4 Ecosystemic resilience, is the ability of an ecosystem to recover from stress, or
to withstand continuous pressure.
True
1.5 A mesosystem is a sub-system comprising of the family, the peer group, the
school and the community.
False
QUESTION 2
2.1 “Obesity is rapidly increasing in developing countries like South Africa.” Discuss
key drivers to obesity
Key Drivers of Obesity according to study guide
Poverty:
Poverty influences dietary choices and living conditions, leading to a higher prevalence of
obesity among low-income groups.
Poor individuals often purchase inexpensive, high-energy-dense foods rich in fat, sugar,
and starch, as opposed to healthier, low-energy-dense foods like fruits and vegetables.
Cultural Factors, Perceptions, and Beliefs about Body Shapes:
Different cultures have varying perceptions of body shapes, with some considering
overweight bodies, especially in women, as acceptable.
