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, UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
October/November 2022
PYC4805
Developmental Psychology
75 Marks
Duration: 3 Hours
EXAMINERS:
FIRST: PROF I FERNS DR EL GORDON MS N KHUMALO
DR V NEKHAVHAMBE DR M MDAKANE MS G MAKHUZA
SECOND: DR K SHIRINDA-MTHOMBENI
EXTERNAL: DR H MASON
This paper consists of 6 pages.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Please find the QR Code for the Invigilator App on p 2 of this exam question paper.
This is a CLOSED BOOK EXAM – you are not allowed to use the textbook, websites and/or any
study notes when writing this exam.
This is a timed exam – once you start answering the examination questions you have 3 hours
to complete the examination.
Answer three (3) questions from Section A and one (1) question from Section B.
You are required to submit a typed/written answer script that is converted to PDF format.
Kindly confirm that by clicking on the honesty declaration before submitting your exam script
you declare that you did not receive assistance when you wrote this exam.
• I did not receive any assistance from anyone while writing this examination.
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, CHILD DEVELOPMENT
SECTION A
ANSWER THREE OF THE FOLLOWING FOUR QUESTIONS:
QUESTION A1
Discuss the development of attachment during infancy and toddlerhood. Also,
consider the importance of attachment and how it may influence later relationships
and mental health. Refer to relevant research findings in your discussion. [20]
QUESTION A2
Evaluate middle childhood as the age of the first grasp of “the adult world”.
Substantiate your discussion by referring to relevant research findings. [20]
QUESTION A3
Critically discuss the role of parenting styles in adolescents’ social development.
You should address the role of various child-rearing styles and how child-rearing
occurs during adolescence, how the dance of autonomy unfolds, and how parents’
use of the chosen style will promote autonomy in their children without breaking the
parent-child bond. Also, refer to cultural differences and validate your discussion by
referring to relevant research findings. [20]
QUESTION A4
Discuss Elkind’s views regarding adolescents’ cognitive and emotional development.
Also, refer to the three aspects of ‘Storm and Stress’ in your discussion and validate
your discussion by referring to relevant research findings. [20]
Section A Total [60]
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, UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
October/November 2022
PYC4805
Developmental Psychology
75 Marks
Duration: 3 Hours
EXAMINERS:
FIRST: PROF I FERNS DR EL GORDON MS N KHUMALO
DR V NEKHAVHAMBE DR M MDAKANE MS G MAKHUZA
SECOND: DR K SHIRINDA-MTHOMBENI
EXTERNAL: DR H MASON
This paper consists of 6 pages.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Please find the QR Code for the Invigilator App on p 2 of this exam question paper.
This is a CLOSED BOOK EXAM – you are not allowed to use the textbook, websites and/or any
study notes when writing this exam.
This is a timed exam – once you start answering the examination questions you have 3 hours
to complete the examination.
Answer three (3) questions from Section A and one (1) question from Section B.
You are required to submit a typed/written answer script that is converted to PDF format.
Kindly confirm that by clicking on the honesty declaration before submitting your exam script
you declare that you did not receive assistance when you wrote this exam.
• I did not receive any assistance from anyone while writing this examination.
• I did not consult any textbook, website and/or study notes while writing this examination.
• I declare the content of this examination script is my work.
• I did not share this examination question paper with anyone.
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, CHILD DEVELOPMENT
SECTION A
ANSWER THREE OF THE FOLLOWING FOUR QUESTIONS:
QUESTION A1
Discuss the development of attachment during infancy and toddlerhood. Also,
consider the importance of attachment and how it may influence later relationships
and mental health. Refer to relevant research findings in your discussion. [20]
QUESTION A2
Evaluate middle childhood as the age of the first grasp of “the adult world”.
Substantiate your discussion by referring to relevant research findings. [20]
QUESTION A3
Critically discuss the role of parenting styles in adolescents’ social development.
You should address the role of various child-rearing styles and how child-rearing
occurs during adolescence, how the dance of autonomy unfolds, and how parents’
use of the chosen style will promote autonomy in their children without breaking the
parent-child bond. Also, refer to cultural differences and validate your discussion by
referring to relevant research findings. [20]
QUESTION A4
Discuss Elkind’s views regarding adolescents’ cognitive and emotional development.
Also, refer to the three aspects of ‘Storm and Stress’ in your discussion and validate
your discussion by referring to relevant research findings. [20]
Section A Total [60]
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