DEVELOPMENTAL
PSYCHOLOGY
PYC4805
Assignment 2 guide 2024
Perfectionist Notes
PRIVATE TUTOR FOR HONOURS IN PSYCHOLOGY - UNISA
helping you achieve your best results
GUIDE INCLUDES:
Breakdown of instructions, link to download RESOURCES, textbook AND ARTICLE summary, example assignment,
THESIS STATEMETNS AND COUNTERARGUEMTNS AND referencing tips and more!
TEXTBOOK USED:
Kail, R. V., Cavanaugh, J. C. & Muller, J. (2019). Human Development. A Life-span View (1 South African ed.). Cengage.
(ISBN978-4743-5957-2)
, 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): ............................................. 5
4.Potential structures for your argumentative essay ....................................................................... 10
5.STABLITY VS CHANGE – THEMES ....................................................................................................... 11
6.Thesis statements and their counterarguments................................................................................ 12
7.Marking Rubric ................................................................................................................................... 18
8.Assignment template (EXAMPLE ESSAY) ........................................................................................... 20
9.Textbook Summary .......................................................................................................................... 30
10.Journal Article Summaries ............................................................................................................ 39
ARTICLE 1: ......................................................................................................................................... 40
ARTICLE 2: ....................................................................................................................................... 44
ARTICLE 3: ....................................................................................................................................... 54
ARTICLE 4: ....................................................................................................................................... 62
ARTICLE 5: ....................................................................................................................................... 72
ARTICLE 6: ....................................................................................................................................... 79
ARTICLE 7: ....................................................................................................................................... 87
ARTICLE 8: ....................................................................................................................................... 95
ARTICLE 9: ..................................................................................................................................... 104
ARTICLE 10: ................................................................................................................................... 111
11.APA 7TH EDITION REFERENCING GUIDE ......................................................................................... 123
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Plagiarism/distribution/selling/illegal use of this document will be prosecuted
1.Instructions:
PYC4805: Developmental Psychology
Assignment 2
Unique Assignment Number: 594952
Due Date: Monday, 24 June 2024, 8:00 PM
“… there is evidence that both stability and change can be seen in personality trait development across the
adult life span” (Allemand et al., 2008; Caspi et al., 2005; Debast et al., 2014; Mõttus et al., 2012;
Schuiltz & Schultz, 2017 cited in Kail et al., 2019, p. 423).
Address this statement by writing an argumentative essay in which you pay attention to the issue of
continuity and/or change in personality traits across the life span. After consideration of the topic,
conclude about the possibility of change/development and stability of personality traits across the life
span.
Search two (2) recent scientific articles (published from 2017 to 2023) on the issue of continuity and
change in personality across the life span. Use the information in these articles, as well as the information
in the prescribed book and recommended journal articles, when writing your argumentative essay.
Remember to cite all your sources of information as references in your reference list (you must provide
the links where your two sourced articles can be accessed).
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 recommended periodical articles
- 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.
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
2
, Property of Perfectionist Notes
Plagiarism/distribution/selling/illegal use of this document will be prosecuted
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
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 PRESCIRBED R ESOURCES HERE:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rw2XzJlugNsdVTpUhooMjQkxIEWd4EdL?usp=driv
e_link
DOWNLOAD THE 2024 TEXTBOOK HERE:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HPeHj9Qp4BIBjDXMBGOcRtSadmJP3YtZ/view?usp=driv
e_link
CHOOSE 2 ARTICLES FROM MY ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w3364Rb2WoN-K7s1MehQ2A0-
9Bae63uM?usp=drive_link
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/1LIfd6i9OTM7uDN0y2VibV7WE60_5068M/vi
ew?usp=sharing
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PSYCHOLOGY
PYC4805
Assignment 2 guide 2024
Perfectionist Notes
PRIVATE TUTOR FOR HONOURS IN PSYCHOLOGY - UNISA
helping you achieve your best results
GUIDE INCLUDES:
Breakdown of instructions, link to download RESOURCES, textbook AND ARTICLE summary, example assignment,
THESIS STATEMETNS AND COUNTERARGUEMTNS AND referencing tips and more!
TEXTBOOK USED:
Kail, R. V., Cavanaugh, J. C. & Muller, J. (2019). Human Development. A Life-span View (1 South African ed.). Cengage.
(ISBN978-4743-5957-2)
, 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): ............................................. 5
4.Potential structures for your argumentative essay ....................................................................... 10
5.STABLITY VS CHANGE – THEMES ....................................................................................................... 11
6.Thesis statements and their counterarguments................................................................................ 12
7.Marking Rubric ................................................................................................................................... 18
8.Assignment template (EXAMPLE ESSAY) ........................................................................................... 20
9.Textbook Summary .......................................................................................................................... 30
10.Journal Article Summaries ............................................................................................................ 39
ARTICLE 1: ......................................................................................................................................... 40
ARTICLE 2: ....................................................................................................................................... 44
ARTICLE 3: ....................................................................................................................................... 54
ARTICLE 4: ....................................................................................................................................... 62
ARTICLE 5: ....................................................................................................................................... 72
ARTICLE 6: ....................................................................................................................................... 79
ARTICLE 7: ....................................................................................................................................... 87
ARTICLE 8: ....................................................................................................................................... 95
ARTICLE 9: ..................................................................................................................................... 104
ARTICLE 10: ................................................................................................................................... 111
11.APA 7TH EDITION REFERENCING GUIDE ......................................................................................... 123
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: 594952
Due Date: Monday, 24 June 2024, 8:00 PM
“… there is evidence that both stability and change can be seen in personality trait development across the
adult life span” (Allemand et al., 2008; Caspi et al., 2005; Debast et al., 2014; Mõttus et al., 2012;
Schuiltz & Schultz, 2017 cited in Kail et al., 2019, p. 423).
Address this statement by writing an argumentative essay in which you pay attention to the issue of
continuity and/or change in personality traits across the life span. After consideration of the topic,
conclude about the possibility of change/development and stability of personality traits across the life
span.
Search two (2) recent scientific articles (published from 2017 to 2023) on the issue of continuity and
change in personality across the life span. Use the information in these articles, as well as the information
in the prescribed book and recommended journal articles, when writing your argumentative essay.
Remember to cite all your sources of information as references in your reference list (you must provide
the links where your two sourced articles can be accessed).
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 recommended periodical articles
- 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.
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
2
, Property of Perfectionist Notes
Plagiarism/distribution/selling/illegal use of this document will be prosecuted
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
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 PRESCIRBED R ESOURCES HERE:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rw2XzJlugNsdVTpUhooMjQkxIEWd4EdL?usp=driv
e_link
DOWNLOAD THE 2024 TEXTBOOK HERE:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HPeHj9Qp4BIBjDXMBGOcRtSadmJP3YtZ/view?usp=driv
e_link
CHOOSE 2 ARTICLES FROM MY ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1w3364Rb2WoN-K7s1MehQ2A0-
9Bae63uM?usp=drive_link
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/1LIfd6i9OTM7uDN0y2VibV7WE60_5068M/vi
ew?usp=sharing
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