CAD1501
ASSIGNMENT 3 2025
UNIQUE NO. 765210
DUE DATE: 2025
, CAD1501 ASSESSMENT 3 – 2025
Unique Number: 765210
Question 1 [10 marks]
1.1 Explain the difference between “growth” and “development” in the context of
child development. (4 marks)
Answer:
Growth: The measurable physical changes in the body, such as increases in
height, weight, and organ size. Growth is quantitative and follows a biological
pattern (CAD1501 Study Guide, Study Unit 1, p. 3).
Development: The qualitative process of acquiring skills, abilities, and emotional
maturity. It involves cognitive, emotional, social, and moral changes that enable a
person to adapt and mature (CAD1501 Study Guide, Study Unit 1, p. 3).
1.2 Compare and contrast collectivist and individualist cultures in terms of child
development.
1.2.1 Definitions of both cultural types. (2 marks)
Collectivist culture: A culture where the individual’s life belongs to the group.
Group needs and goals are prioritised over individual desires (p. 7).
Individualist culture: A culture where an individual’s life belongs to themselves.
Personal goals, independence, and self-reliance are prioritised (p. 7).
1.2.2 At least two traits of each. (2 marks)
Collectivist traits:
ASSIGNMENT 3 2025
UNIQUE NO. 765210
DUE DATE: 2025
, CAD1501 ASSESSMENT 3 – 2025
Unique Number: 765210
Question 1 [10 marks]
1.1 Explain the difference between “growth” and “development” in the context of
child development. (4 marks)
Answer:
Growth: The measurable physical changes in the body, such as increases in
height, weight, and organ size. Growth is quantitative and follows a biological
pattern (CAD1501 Study Guide, Study Unit 1, p. 3).
Development: The qualitative process of acquiring skills, abilities, and emotional
maturity. It involves cognitive, emotional, social, and moral changes that enable a
person to adapt and mature (CAD1501 Study Guide, Study Unit 1, p. 3).
1.2 Compare and contrast collectivist and individualist cultures in terms of child
development.
1.2.1 Definitions of both cultural types. (2 marks)
Collectivist culture: A culture where the individual’s life belongs to the group.
Group needs and goals are prioritised over individual desires (p. 7).
Individualist culture: A culture where an individual’s life belongs to themselves.
Personal goals, independence, and self-reliance are prioritised (p. 7).
1.2.2 At least two traits of each. (2 marks)
Collectivist traits:
