PYC2612 CHILD
AND ADOLENCENT
DEVELOPMENT
ASSIGNMENT 01
SEMESTER 01 OF
2026
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, 1.1 John Locke and the Role of the Environment (4 marks)
John Locke believed that a child is born as a tabula rasa, meaning a “blank
slate.” He argued that children are not born with innate knowledge, but that
their development is shaped by their environment and experiences. According
to Locke, parents, caregivers, and education play a crucial role in shaping a
child’s personality, behaviour, and intelligence. Therefore, a nurturing and
stimulating environment positively influences development.
1.2 Arnold Gesell’s Biological Theory (4 marks)
Arnold Gesell proposed the Maturation Theory.
This theory states that child development occurs according to a biological
timetable. Development unfolds naturally as the child grows, and genes
largely determine the sequence and timing of development. Gesell believed
that environmental factors have less influence compared to genetic
programming. For example, children learn to sit, crawl, and walk in a
predictable sequence.
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1.3 Piaget’s Two Processes of Adaptation (4 marks)
According to Jean Piaget, adaptation occurs through two processes:
AND ADOLENCENT
DEVELOPMENT
ASSIGNMENT 01
SEMESTER 01 OF
2026
IN THIS DOCUMENT YOU WILL BENEFIT
PLAGIARIMS FREE
PASS GUARANTED
CORRECT ANSWERES PROVIDED BY EXPERT
ALL QUESTIONS ANSWERED
, 1.1 John Locke and the Role of the Environment (4 marks)
John Locke believed that a child is born as a tabula rasa, meaning a “blank
slate.” He argued that children are not born with innate knowledge, but that
their development is shaped by their environment and experiences. According
to Locke, parents, caregivers, and education play a crucial role in shaping a
child’s personality, behaviour, and intelligence. Therefore, a nurturing and
stimulating environment positively influences development.
1.2 Arnold Gesell’s Biological Theory (4 marks)
Arnold Gesell proposed the Maturation Theory.
This theory states that child development occurs according to a biological
timetable. Development unfolds naturally as the child grows, and genes
largely determine the sequence and timing of development. Gesell believed
that environmental factors have less influence compared to genetic
programming. For example, children learn to sit, crawl, and walk in a
predictable sequence.
⸻
1.3 Piaget’s Two Processes of Adaptation (4 marks)
According to Jean Piaget, adaptation occurs through two processes:
