DEVELOPMENTAL
PSYCHOLOGY
PYC4805
Assignment 2 Guide
2025
Perfectionist Notes
PRIVATE TUTOR FOR HONOURS IN PSYCHOLOGY
helping you achieve your best results
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Table of Contents
1.Instructions: .................................................................................................................................. 2
2.MyUnisa Information .................................................................................................................... 2
3.Breaking down the essay topic ..................................................................................................... 4
3.1. WHAT IS AN ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY? .......................................................................... 4
3.2. WHAT IS A THESIS STATEMENT? .................................................................................... 4
3.3. 3 Sides to the argument (basic example thesis statements): ........................................... 6
6.Thesis statements and their counterarguments ............................................................................ 11
7.Marking Rubric from previous years ............................................................................................. 17
8.Assignment template (EXAMPLE ESSAY) ....................................................................................... 19
Plagiarism declaration ..................................................................................................................... 27
9.Textbook Summary ..................................................................................................................... 28
TEXTBOOK SUMMARY ..................................................................................................................... 29
11.APA 7TH EDITION REFERENCING GUIDE ....................................................................................... 36
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1.Instructions:
PYC4805: Developmental Psychology
Assignment 2
Unique Assignment Number: 758176
Due Date: Monday, 24 June 2025
“Kohlberg’s theory of moral development posits a stage-based progression in moral reasoning through six
distinct stages”.
Critically evaluate this statement, considering Kohlberg’s stages of moral development of adolescents
and substantiate your discussion with contemporary research and provide examples for each of the
stages.
2.MyUnisa Information
ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY GUIDELINES:
Literature
To give a detailed discussion of the topic, you must study the following literature:
- Relevant sections in your prescribed book.
- The two recent articles that you searched
Your discussion for assignment 2 (i.e. introductions, discussion, and conclusions) must not be
longer than 5 typed pages (1.5 line spacing) and must be submitted in PDF format.
Josielb1
Format of the assignment
1. Page 1: Cover page
2. Page 2: Table of contents
3. Page 3: Essay (5 pages max)
4. Second last page: Reference List
5. Last page: Plagiarism declaration
Font and Line Spacing:
Line Spacing = 1.5. Rarely there is a specification for 2 (double line spacing).
Font = 11 Calibri or 11 Arial or 12 Times New Roman
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, Property of Perfectionist Notes
Plagiarism/distribution/selling/illegal use of this document will be prosecuted
PREPARATION
This assignment requires you to write an argumentative essay on the topic
This type of essay requires you to investigate a topic; collect, generate, and evaluate
evidence; and establish a position on the topic in a concise manner.
You, therefore, must, through proper reasoning, inducting, and making conclusions prove
specific assertions and/or theories.
RESOURCES:
DOWNLOAD THE 2025 TEXTBOOK HERE:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1om2lH-uv0QST0Whk0jTmYwqdqHY5TROi/view?usp=drive_link
CHOOSE 2 ARTICLES FROM MY ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bgADeigLxpTOvnDwTJkLuP1HRinjL89o?usp=sharing
SUPER IMPORTANT:
Watch my video tutorial for this assignment! I discuss the contents of this guide
and give you insights on how to use it effectively to write your essay.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12Eyjod4PPNwHo2bfZFzGlTQ8C9FVNEED/view?us
p=drive_link
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PSYCHOLOGY
PYC4805
Assignment 2 Guide
2025
Perfectionist Notes
PRIVATE TUTOR FOR HONOURS IN PSYCHOLOGY
helping you achieve your best results
DOCUMENT contains:
link to download textbook
textbook notes
example essay answer
referencing tips
essay writing tips
, Property of Perfectionist Notes
Plagiarism/distribution/selling/illegal use of this document will be prosecuted
Table of Contents
1.Instructions: .................................................................................................................................. 2
2.MyUnisa Information .................................................................................................................... 2
3.Breaking down the essay topic ..................................................................................................... 4
3.1. WHAT IS AN ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY? .......................................................................... 4
3.2. WHAT IS A THESIS STATEMENT? .................................................................................... 4
3.3. 3 Sides to the argument (basic example thesis statements): ........................................... 6
6.Thesis statements and their counterarguments ............................................................................ 11
7.Marking Rubric from previous years ............................................................................................. 17
8.Assignment template (EXAMPLE ESSAY) ....................................................................................... 19
Plagiarism declaration ..................................................................................................................... 27
9.Textbook Summary ..................................................................................................................... 28
TEXTBOOK SUMMARY ..................................................................................................................... 29
11.APA 7TH EDITION REFERENCING GUIDE ....................................................................................... 36
1
, Property of Perfectionist Notes
Plagiarism/distribution/selling/illegal use of this document will be prosecuted
1.Instructions:
PYC4805: Developmental Psychology
Assignment 2
Unique Assignment Number: 758176
Due Date: Monday, 24 June 2025
“Kohlberg’s theory of moral development posits a stage-based progression in moral reasoning through six
distinct stages”.
Critically evaluate this statement, considering Kohlberg’s stages of moral development of adolescents
and substantiate your discussion with contemporary research and provide examples for each of the
stages.
2.MyUnisa Information
ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY GUIDELINES:
Literature
To give a detailed discussion of the topic, you must study the following literature:
- Relevant sections in your prescribed book.
- The two recent articles that you searched
Your discussion for assignment 2 (i.e. introductions, discussion, and conclusions) must not be
longer than 5 typed pages (1.5 line spacing) and must be submitted in PDF format.
Josielb1
Format of the assignment
1. Page 1: Cover page
2. Page 2: Table of contents
3. Page 3: Essay (5 pages max)
4. Second last page: Reference List
5. Last page: Plagiarism declaration
Font and Line Spacing:
Line Spacing = 1.5. Rarely there is a specification for 2 (double line spacing).
Font = 11 Calibri or 11 Arial or 12 Times New Roman
2
, Property of Perfectionist Notes
Plagiarism/distribution/selling/illegal use of this document will be prosecuted
PREPARATION
This assignment requires you to write an argumentative essay on the topic
This type of essay requires you to investigate a topic; collect, generate, and evaluate
evidence; and establish a position on the topic in a concise manner.
You, therefore, must, through proper reasoning, inducting, and making conclusions prove
specific assertions and/or theories.
RESOURCES:
DOWNLOAD THE 2025 TEXTBOOK HERE:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1om2lH-uv0QST0Whk0jTmYwqdqHY5TROi/view?usp=drive_link
CHOOSE 2 ARTICLES FROM MY ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bgADeigLxpTOvnDwTJkLuP1HRinjL89o?usp=sharing
SUPER IMPORTANT:
Watch my video tutorial for this assignment! I discuss the contents of this guide
and give you insights on how to use it effectively to write your essay.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12Eyjod4PPNwHo2bfZFzGlTQ8C9FVNEED/view?us
p=drive_link
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