CAD1501 Assignment 3 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2026 - DUE 30 July 2026

CAD1501 Assignment 3 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2026 - DUE 30 July 2026; 100% TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and explanations. For assistance, Whats-App 0.8.1..2.7.8..3.3.7.2... Ensure your success with us...... Questions 1 Choose the correct answer and write the correct letter and statement next to the number. [16 marks] 1.1 When does concrete‑operational thought emerge? A. During infancy B. During toddlerhood C. During middle childhood D. During adolescence 1.2 Of what are egocentrism and pretend play hallmark features? A. Preoperational B. Concrete operational C. Sensorimotor D. Formal operational 1.3 Whom would Vygotsky support most? A. A teacher who avoids peer work B. A teacher who uses guided participation and scaffolding C. A teacher who uses memorisation only D. A teacher who discourages dialogue 1.4 In Bandura, what does observational learning require? A. Rewards only B. Attention–retention–reproduction–motivation C. Punishment D. Conditioning alone Downloaded by Edge Tutor () lOMoARcPSD| 6 1.5 What is a typical gross‑motor infant milestone? A. Pulling to stand B. Reading C. Abstract inference D. Scribbling 1.6 What can you expect of a 2½‑year‑old's language? A. To be limited to single words B. To include two- to three-word sentences C. To use passive voice reliably D. To use sarcasm 1.7 To what does attachment in learning unit 4 refer? A. A mother's love for her baby B. An infant's feelings for its caregiver C. A stranger's feelings D. A teacher's care 1.8 Which risk to early development is listed in Learning Unit 4? A. Family rituals B. Inconsistent/harsh parenting C. Community cohesion D. Insecure housing 1.9 Which statement matches guided play? A. Free play only B. Adult‑framed goals, child‑led exploration with prompts C. Rote drills D. Only teacher demonstration 1.10 Which option is a fine‑motor preschool expectation? A. Sit unsupported B. Cut with scissors and use crayons C. Ride a two‑wheel bike Downloaded by Edge Tutor () lOMoARcPSD| CAD1501/102/0/2026 7 D. Solve algebra 1.11 In which of Erikson's stages are preschoolers typically? A. Trust vs mistrust B. Autonomy vs shame C. Initiative vs guilt D. Industry vs inferiority 1.12 In whom is "parallel play" most common? A. Toddlers B. Infants C. Adolescents D. Adults 1.13 According to foetal memory research, what can foetuses do? A. Not detect language patterns B. Habituate to repeated auditory stimuli (e.g., mother's voice/music) C. Remember visually only D. Use deliberate recall 1.14 What is Piaget's concept of assimilation? A. Schema change B. Fitting new information into an existing schema C. Social imitation D. Memory rehearsal 1.15 What is a protective practice against adolescent HIV? A. Multiple partnerships B. Consistent condom use/abstinence/monogamy C. Substance use D. None Downloaded by Edge Tutor () lOMoARcPSD| 8 1.16 What will most likely harm an organogenesis‑sensitive period? A. Maternal age 30 B. Alcohol exposure weeks 3–8 C. Adequate folate D. Walking exercise Question 2 Answer the following question and provide justification and references for your answers. [20 marks] 2.1 State one reason learning unit 2 argues that culture matters for cognitive development. 2.2 Provide one example of observational learning in a crèche. 2.3 Give one infant self‑regulation strategy that caregivers can model. 2.4 Name one toddler language milestone. 2.5 Provide one preschool social readiness indicator for Grade R. 2.6 State one protective factor for early childhood from learning unit 4. 2.7 Give one culturally respectful strategy for school readiness in rural settings. 2.8 Provide one example of guided play for numeracy (preschool). 2.9 Name one benefit of bilingual exposure in South Africa. 2.10 Provide one example of moral coaching for preschoolers. Question 3 Read the following case study and answer the questions that follow: [14 marks] Case Study Zoe, age 3, lives with her Granny and two cousins. She speaks Sotho and Setswana at home and has started at a crèche. Her teacher reports she has a rich vocabulary in Sotho and speaks limited English. She engages in strong pretend play and tends to adopt parallel play with peers during free time. Her Granny reported mild separation protest at drop‑off. The teacher has observed that she has difficulty using scissors during cutting tasks. Although the caregiving is warm, resources at home are limited. 3.1 Identify one language strength. (1) 3.2 Identify one fine‑motor need. (1) 3.3 Identify one social pattern typical for her age. (2) Downloaded by Edge Tutor () lOMoARcPSD| CAD1501/102/0/2026 9 3.4 Provide one peer‑interaction strategy to move from parallel to associative play. (2) 3.5 Identify one risk related to resources and how you would adapt. (2) 3.6 Suggest one home‑school language bilingual strategy bridge idea (family involvement). (2) 3.7 Provide one strength‑based sentence you would include in feedback to Granny. (2) 3.8 Provide one peer‑interaction strategy to move from parallel to associative play. (2)