DEVELOPMENTAL
PSYCHOLOGY
PYC4805
Assignment 2 Guide
2026
DOCUMENT contains:
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Psych textbook notes
Notes example essay answer
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, Property of Perfect Psych Notes
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Contents
INSTRUCTIONS ON MYMODULES: .......................................................................................................... 2
PYC4805 Assessment (2) questions broken down .................................................................................. 3
Question 1 Analysis and example answer: ............................................................................................. 7
Question 2 analysis and example answer: ............................................................................................ 12
Textbook Summary ............................................................................................................................. 16
APA 7TH EDITION REFERENCING GUIDE ................................................................................................ 77
, Property of Perfect Psych Notes
Plagiarism/distribution/selling/illegal use of this document will be prosecuted
INSTRUCTIONS ON MYMODULES:
• This assessment is based on Chapters 1-8.
• Two essay questions are provided.
• You are required to answer ONE (1)
• Students must engage primarily with the prescribed textbook, supplemented by
relevant scholarly sources.
• A detailed instruction PDF is provided and must be followed carefully.
Key requirements include:
• Maximum length: 3 pages (excluding reference list)
• APA 7th Edition referencing
• Clear structure (introduction, body, conclusion)
• Critical analysis, not description ques
• All submissions will be checked via Turnitin.
• Academic integrity is strictly enforced, including proper paraphrasing and use of Al-
generated content is not permitted.
• Please refer to the attached (PDF) assessment guideline document for full
instructions and submission requirements.
, Property of Perfect Psych Notes
Plagiarism/distribution/selling/illegal use of this document will be prosecuted
PYC4805 Assessment (2) questions broken down
• This assessment is based on Chapters 1–8.
• Two essay questions are provided.
• You are required to answer ONE (1) question only.
Question 1:
• Critically discuss how early social relationships influence social and emotional
development.
In your answer, refer to:
✓ relevant developmental theories
✓ and empirical research,
✓ including the evolutionary psychology perspective.
In your discussion, analyse how:
✓ different forms of attachment influence psychosocial development
✓ with reference to Erik Erikson’s psychosocial development theory
Question 2:
• Critically evaluate the emergence of thought and language during infancy and early
childhood,
In your answer, refer to:
✓ cognitive development theories
✓ and empirical research.
In your discussion, analyse how:
✓ infants actively construct knowledge,
✓ drawing on Piaget’s theory of cognitive development.
PSYCHOLOGY
PYC4805
Assignment 2 Guide
2026
DOCUMENT contains:
Perfect link to download textbook and articles
Psych textbook notes
Notes example essay answer
referencing tips
essay writing tips
, Property of Perfect Psych Notes
Plagiarism/distribution/selling/illegal use of this document will be prosecuted
Contents
INSTRUCTIONS ON MYMODULES: .......................................................................................................... 2
PYC4805 Assessment (2) questions broken down .................................................................................. 3
Question 1 Analysis and example answer: ............................................................................................. 7
Question 2 analysis and example answer: ............................................................................................ 12
Textbook Summary ............................................................................................................................. 16
APA 7TH EDITION REFERENCING GUIDE ................................................................................................ 77
, Property of Perfect Psych Notes
Plagiarism/distribution/selling/illegal use of this document will be prosecuted
INSTRUCTIONS ON MYMODULES:
• This assessment is based on Chapters 1-8.
• Two essay questions are provided.
• You are required to answer ONE (1)
• Students must engage primarily with the prescribed textbook, supplemented by
relevant scholarly sources.
• A detailed instruction PDF is provided and must be followed carefully.
Key requirements include:
• Maximum length: 3 pages (excluding reference list)
• APA 7th Edition referencing
• Clear structure (introduction, body, conclusion)
• Critical analysis, not description ques
• All submissions will be checked via Turnitin.
• Academic integrity is strictly enforced, including proper paraphrasing and use of Al-
generated content is not permitted.
• Please refer to the attached (PDF) assessment guideline document for full
instructions and submission requirements.
, Property of Perfect Psych Notes
Plagiarism/distribution/selling/illegal use of this document will be prosecuted
PYC4805 Assessment (2) questions broken down
• This assessment is based on Chapters 1–8.
• Two essay questions are provided.
• You are required to answer ONE (1) question only.
Question 1:
• Critically discuss how early social relationships influence social and emotional
development.
In your answer, refer to:
✓ relevant developmental theories
✓ and empirical research,
✓ including the evolutionary psychology perspective.
In your discussion, analyse how:
✓ different forms of attachment influence psychosocial development
✓ with reference to Erik Erikson’s psychosocial development theory
Question 2:
• Critically evaluate the emergence of thought and language during infancy and early
childhood,
In your answer, refer to:
✓ cognitive development theories
✓ and empirical research.
In your discussion, analyse how:
✓ infants actively construct knowledge,
✓ drawing on Piaget’s theory of cognitive development.
