PYC2612 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 1 2026

Child and Adolescent Development - PYC2612 Assignment 1 Semester 1 2026; 100 % TRUSTED workings, Expert Solved, Explanations and Solutions. For assistance call or W.h.a.t.s.a.p.p us on ...(.+.2.5.4.7.7.9.5.4.0.1.3.2)...........Assignment 1 Assignment 1 focuses on the definitions and descriptions of concepts within the Child and Adolescent Module, chapters 1 to 4. Each question will either ask you to explain, describe, or offer a definition of a concept. Please use the mark allocation for each question as a guide to determine the level of detail each question should receive. 1.1. Question 1 The seventeenth century in Europe saw a shift in attitudes towards children. A person who played a significant role in the movement to view children in a more sympathetic light was the British philosopher John Locke (). What was the opinion Jock Locke held about how an environment may impact a child’s development? [4 marks] 1.2. Question 2 What was the first biological theory proposed by the American psychologist Arnold Gesell? Furthermore, please explain the theory. [4 Marks] 1.3. Question 3 According to Piaget, the cognitive development of children is based on interrelated principles and processes. Indicate the two processes of adaptation and explain them. [4 Marks] 1.4. Question 4 Bronfenbrenner views the developing child as embedded in a series of complex and interactive systems. Bronfenbrenner divided the environment into four levels. Indicate and discuss the four levels in relation to the child’s environment. [8Marks] 1.5. Question 5 Discuss the concept of infertility. Within your discussion, please include the following: • What is infertility • What causes infertility in females? • What causes infertility in males? • What techniques are commonly used in the treatment of infertility? NB: Within your discussion, 2 marks will be awarded for each concept correctly discussed. [8 Marks] 1.6. Question 6 Ethnically linked gene abnormalities have a higher frequency amongst certain ethnic groups because one of the progenitors (original/ancestral parents) of a particular ethnic group had a faulty gene. Thus, the faulty gene has been passed down through generations. Describe and demonstrate the four ethnically linked gene abnormalities: [8 Marks] 1.7. Question 7 James is a 9-month-old baby boy and is very active. James engages in ball activity where he generally crawls and tries to play with the ball toys. Apply Piaget’s theory to James’ activity. In your application, name and describe the sub-stage in which James is. When answering the question, refer to the scenario. [4 Marks] 1.8. Question 8 List or name the five aspects that the AGPAR Scale evaluates in babies Feedback: • Appearance (colour) • Pulse (heart rate) • Grimace (reflex irritability) • Activity (muscle tone) • Respiration (breathing). [5 Marks] 1.9. Question 9 Prolonged low Apgar scores (i.e., at 5- and 10-minute assessments) may be associated with a greater risk of neonatal death and with neurological disabilities. Explain how the risk factors may contribute to low AGPAR scores. [3 Marks] 1.10. Question 11 Explain the term object permanence and provide a suitable example of this. [2 Marks]