PYC4805
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UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
October/November 2023
PYC4805
Developmental Psychology
75 Marks
Duration: 3 Hours
EXAMINERS:
FIRST: PROF I FERNS DR EL GORDON MS N KHUMALO
DR A NGOBE DR M MDAKANE
SECOND: DR N THEMISTOCLEOUS
EXTERNAL: DR H MASON
This paper consists of 4 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 answer script that is converted to PDF format.
Kindly confirm that by clicking on the honesty declaration 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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SECTION A
ANSWER THREE OF THE FOLLOWING FOUR QUESTIONS:
QUESTION A1
Compare and contrast the cognitive development of infants and preschoolers using
the Information Processing Theory. Refer to relevant research findings where
appropriate. [20]
QUESTION A2
Discuss the dimensions of parenting, their influence on parenting styles, and the
impact of culture and socioeconomic status on parenting, supported by relevant
research findings.
[20]
QUESTION A3
(a) Discuss the creation of scenarios and life stories in adulthood using McAdams’s
life-story model. (10)
(b) “Personal control is an important concept that can be applied to several domains,
including social networks, health, and careers” (Fung & Siu cited in Kail et al., 2019,
p337). Critically discuss the complex developmental trends of personal control
beliefs. (10)
[20]
QUESTION A4
Explain the goal of healthy ageing as described by the psychosocial theories of ageing
and provide a clear conclusion regarding how people achieve and maintain healthy
ageing. [20]
Section A Total [60]
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EXAM PACK
FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THIS MODULE +27 67 171 1739
, PYC4805
October/November 2023
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
October/November 2023
PYC4805
Developmental Psychology
75 Marks
Duration: 3 Hours
EXAMINERS:
FIRST: PROF I FERNS DR EL GORDON MS N KHUMALO
DR A NGOBE DR M MDAKANE
SECOND: DR N THEMISTOCLEOUS
EXTERNAL: DR H MASON
This paper consists of 4 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 answer script that is converted to PDF format.
Kindly confirm that by clicking on the honesty declaration 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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October/November 2023
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October/November 2023
SECTION A
ANSWER THREE OF THE FOLLOWING FOUR QUESTIONS:
QUESTION A1
Compare and contrast the cognitive development of infants and preschoolers using
the Information Processing Theory. Refer to relevant research findings where
appropriate. [20]
QUESTION A2
Discuss the dimensions of parenting, their influence on parenting styles, and the
impact of culture and socioeconomic status on parenting, supported by relevant
research findings.
[20]
QUESTION A3
(a) Discuss the creation of scenarios and life stories in adulthood using McAdams’s
life-story model. (10)
(b) “Personal control is an important concept that can be applied to several domains,
including social networks, health, and careers” (Fung & Siu cited in Kail et al., 2019,
p337). Critically discuss the complex developmental trends of personal control
beliefs. (10)
[20]
QUESTION A4
Explain the goal of healthy ageing as described by the psychosocial theories of ageing
and provide a clear conclusion regarding how people achieve and maintain healthy
ageing. [20]
Section A Total [60]
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