CAD1501 Assignment 5
PORTFOLIO
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
2025 - DUE October
2025
[Document subtitle]
[School]
[Course title]
,CAD1501 Assignment 5 PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE October 2025
Course
Child and Adolescent Development (CAD1501)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Book
Child and Adolescent Development
CAD1501 Assignment 5 PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE October 2025; 100%
TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and explanations. ASSESSMENT 5 PORTFOLIO OF
EVIDENCE: 2025 [50 MARKS]
This assessment will account for 60% of your year mark. Read Learning Units 1 to 6 of the study
guide for CAD1501 to complete this assessment. General Guidelines • Language Use: We
encourage using one's own words and critical thinking. • Referencing: Students must include
the section and page number from the study guide. • Depth of Insight: We reward students who
go beyond surface-level responses. • Cultural Sensitivity: We accept diverse cultural
perspectives, especially in moral and Afrocentric contexts. • Presentation: Tables, bullet points,
and structured responses are encouraged for clarity. Question 1 [16 marks] Indicate whether
each statement is True or False. Then, provide a brief justification for your answer based on the
relevant theory. Include references from the study guide. 1.1 Nature and nurture influence
development in the same way for all children.
1.2 Bandura’s concept of self-efficacy refers to a person’s belief in their ability to succeed in
specific situations. 1.3 According to Gardner, a learner who enjoys drawing and organising
visually is considered “picture-smart.” This assessment will account for 25% of your year mark.
Read Learning Units 1 and 2 of the study guide for CAD1501 to complete this assessment.
Questions 1 [20 marks] 1.1 What is your understanding of the following domains of
development? Indicate the study guide sections and give numbers where you found the theory
for your answer. [8 marks] 1.1.1 Cognitive domain 1.1.2 Physical domain 1.1.3 Social domain
1.1.4 Emotional domain 1.2 Give examples of how these domains are displayed in children
between 6 and 12 years. [8marks] What were the key influences or the key people that shaped
your moral/normative development? Explain whether they were good or bad influences and
justify your answer. Describe three ways in which peer groups affect adolescent development.
(3 marks) Name four risk factors that can affect fetal development. (4 marks) 3.3 Do you agree
, with the statement: “The fetus is already a complete human being by week 8”? Justify your
answer using content from Unit 3 and Unit 2 (Afrocentric view). (Page 22 and 38) Description of
the domain How the domain is displayed in children aged 6-12 years Indicate the study guide
sections and give numbers where you found the theory for your answer 1.1.1 Cognitive domain
Allocate two marks each for the explanation of the domain. Maximum of 8 marks 1.2 Allocate
one mark for the correct activity that demonstrates the domain by children. Maximum of 4
marks 1 mark for section number and page number (give both for 1 mark) Maximum of 4 marks
1.1.2 Physical domain 1.1.3 Social domain 1.1.4 Emotional domain Total = 16 marks Describe
five developmental milestones for Infants (0–12 months). (5 marks) What are the two common
emotional and social challenges in early childhood? (4 marks) What are the four signs of
depression in children? Domain What were the key influences Who were the people involved,
and how Evaluate if they were good or bad influences 1.3 Moral/normative development
Explain in your own words how you became aware or formed your moral development.
Demonstrate that you understand the moral and normative domains. Maximum two marks for
showing understanding of a moral issue. Give a relevant account on how these individuals or
people shaped your moral view. Award 1 mark for showing how the person shaped moral
development Reflect on whether they were a good or bad influence on you based on your
current moral standards. (NB: please note there is no moral judgment, just a reflection activity)
Award 1 mark for sound evaluation. Total = 4 marks 2 1 1 Downloaded by Chandrey De Villiers ()
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CAD1501 ASSIGNMENT 5 – PORTFOLIO OF EVIDENCE (2025)
Total: 50 Marks
Due: October 2025
QUESTION 1 [16 Marks]
Indicate whether each statement is True or False. Then, provide a brief justification for your
answer based on theory.
(Include references to the study guide — Learning Units 1 & 2)
No. Statement True/False Justification & Reference
1.1 Nature and nurture False Children develop uniquely because heredity (nature)
influence development in and environment (nurture) interact differently in
the same way for all each individual. For example, two children with
children. similar genes may develop differently due to varied
parenting, schooling, and cultural exposure.
PORTFOLIO
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
2025 - DUE October
2025
[Document subtitle]
[School]
[Course title]
,CAD1501 Assignment 5 PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE October 2025
Course
Child and Adolescent Development (CAD1501)
Institution
University Of South Africa (Unisa)
Book
Child and Adolescent Development
CAD1501 Assignment 5 PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE October 2025; 100%
TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and explanations. ASSESSMENT 5 PORTFOLIO OF
EVIDENCE: 2025 [50 MARKS]
This assessment will account for 60% of your year mark. Read Learning Units 1 to 6 of the study
guide for CAD1501 to complete this assessment. General Guidelines • Language Use: We
encourage using one's own words and critical thinking. • Referencing: Students must include
the section and page number from the study guide. • Depth of Insight: We reward students who
go beyond surface-level responses. • Cultural Sensitivity: We accept diverse cultural
perspectives, especially in moral and Afrocentric contexts. • Presentation: Tables, bullet points,
and structured responses are encouraged for clarity. Question 1 [16 marks] Indicate whether
each statement is True or False. Then, provide a brief justification for your answer based on the
relevant theory. Include references from the study guide. 1.1 Nature and nurture influence
development in the same way for all children.
1.2 Bandura’s concept of self-efficacy refers to a person’s belief in their ability to succeed in
specific situations. 1.3 According to Gardner, a learner who enjoys drawing and organising
visually is considered “picture-smart.” This assessment will account for 25% of your year mark.
Read Learning Units 1 and 2 of the study guide for CAD1501 to complete this assessment.
Questions 1 [20 marks] 1.1 What is your understanding of the following domains of
development? Indicate the study guide sections and give numbers where you found the theory
for your answer. [8 marks] 1.1.1 Cognitive domain 1.1.2 Physical domain 1.1.3 Social domain
1.1.4 Emotional domain 1.2 Give examples of how these domains are displayed in children
between 6 and 12 years. [8marks] What were the key influences or the key people that shaped
your moral/normative development? Explain whether they were good or bad influences and
justify your answer. Describe three ways in which peer groups affect adolescent development.
(3 marks) Name four risk factors that can affect fetal development. (4 marks) 3.3 Do you agree
, with the statement: “The fetus is already a complete human being by week 8”? Justify your
answer using content from Unit 3 and Unit 2 (Afrocentric view). (Page 22 and 38) Description of
the domain How the domain is displayed in children aged 6-12 years Indicate the study guide
sections and give numbers where you found the theory for your answer 1.1.1 Cognitive domain
Allocate two marks each for the explanation of the domain. Maximum of 8 marks 1.2 Allocate
one mark for the correct activity that demonstrates the domain by children. Maximum of 4
marks 1 mark for section number and page number (give both for 1 mark) Maximum of 4 marks
1.1.2 Physical domain 1.1.3 Social domain 1.1.4 Emotional domain Total = 16 marks Describe
five developmental milestones for Infants (0–12 months). (5 marks) What are the two common
emotional and social challenges in early childhood? (4 marks) What are the four signs of
depression in children? Domain What were the key influences Who were the people involved,
and how Evaluate if they were good or bad influences 1.3 Moral/normative development
Explain in your own words how you became aware or formed your moral development.
Demonstrate that you understand the moral and normative domains. Maximum two marks for
showing understanding of a moral issue. Give a relevant account on how these individuals or
people shaped your moral view. Award 1 mark for showing how the person shaped moral
development Reflect on whether they were a good or bad influence on you based on your
current moral standards. (NB: please note there is no moral judgment, just a reflection activity)
Award 1 mark for sound evaluation. Total = 4 marks 2 1 1 Downloaded by Chandrey De Villiers ()
lOMoARcPSD| 2
CAD1501 ASSIGNMENT 5 – PORTFOLIO OF EVIDENCE (2025)
Total: 50 Marks
Due: October 2025
QUESTION 1 [16 Marks]
Indicate whether each statement is True or False. Then, provide a brief justification for your
answer based on theory.
(Include references to the study guide — Learning Units 1 & 2)
No. Statement True/False Justification & Reference
1.1 Nature and nurture False Children develop uniquely because heredity (nature)
influence development in and environment (nurture) interact differently in
the same way for all each individual. For example, two children with
children. similar genes may develop differently due to varied
parenting, schooling, and cultural exposure.
