Instructions:
The portfolio assignment comprises 3 reports, each of which has a word-limit of 500 words (excluding titles and references). Note your word count must be within 10% of this limit (under or over).
Each report should be written in an explicit way, such that a psychology student who did not take the Developmental & Social Psychology course would have a clear understanding from reading your report. Ask yourself the following questions in relation to the 7 assessment domains:-
• COVERAGE: does my report do justice to the title?
• KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: does my report show an accurate and comprehensive account of the topic?
• EVIDENCE: does my report make the best use of the evidence that I have?
• ANALYSIS: does my report contain a logically coherent evaluation of ideas and evidence?
• INTEGRATION: does my conclusion follow logically from my coverage of theories and evidence?
• COMMUNICATION: does my report flow in a clearly structured manner?
• REFERENCING: is my referencing complete and in accordance with the APA referencing style?
REPORT 1, CONSTRUCTIVIST PERSPECTIVES ON DEVELOPMENT
USE THIS ONLINE LINK TO ANSWER: Cheung, C-N, & Wong, W-C (2011). Understanding conceptual development along the Implicit–Explicit dimension: Looking through the lens of the Representational Redescription Model. Child Development, 82(6), 2037-2052. Available via PsycInfo.
In their paper examining the Representational Redescription Model, Cheung & Wong (2011) claim to have found evidence broadly supportive of Karmiloff-Smith’s (1992) theory. Explain and evaluate the evidence presented in Figure 2 of the paper. : NOT more than 500 words. USE 3 REFERENCES.
INSTRUCTIONS:
When answering, structure this in a clearer sequence: theory/hypotheses; experiments and findings; interpretation/evaluation/critique. (1) a brief account of theory or hypotheses underpinning the study and an account of the study; (2) an evaluation of the paper in relation to methodology and/or interpretation of findings. Where possible, you are advised to provide a suggestion for improving the study, which should be based on your evaluation. You are advised to devote approximately half of your report to the evaluation component.
REPORT 2. PRIVATE SPEECH IN DEAF INDIVIDUALS
USE THIS ONLINE LINK TO ANSWER:
Zimmermann, K., & Brugger, P. (2013). Signed soliloquy: Visible private language. Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, 18(2), 261-270. (Available via Setswise.)
In their paper on deaf adults’ use of sign language for self-communication, Zimmermann & Brugger (2013) claim parallels with children’s use of private speech and internal speech. Evaluate the evidence that they present for this claim. ( NOT MORE THAN 500 WORDS) USE 3 REFERENCES.
INSTRUCTIONS: When answering, structure this in a clearer sequence: theory/hypotheses; experiments and findings; interpretation/evaluation/critique, (1) a brief account of theory or hypotheses underpinning the study and an account of the study; (2) an evaluation of the paper in relation to methodology and/or interpretation of findings. Where possible, you are advised to provide a suggestion for improving the study, which should be based on your evaluation. You are advised to devote approximately half of your report to the evaluation component.
REPPORT 3; Factors Contributing to the Development of ‘Theory of Mind’ in Young Children, (Readings relating to lecture on Development of Theory of Mind,
INSTRUCTIONS: provide: (1) an account explaining key theoretical issues in the topic and key pieces of evidence; (2) an explanation of controversies in this topic area and/or an explanation of problems surrounding the research evidence. You are advised to devote approximately half of your report to dealing with controversies. NOT MORE THAN 500 WORDS, 3 REFERENCES
REPORT 4, Peer Influences in Childhood
USE THIS ONLINE LINK TO ANSWER ( paper by Nesdale & Lambert, .). In their paper on peer-group rejection, Nesdale & Lambert (2008) claim that children who are rejected by peers show increases in anxiety and risk-taking. Evaluate the evidence that they present for this claim.
INSTRUCTIONS, When answering, structure this in a clearer sequence: theory/hypotheses; experiments and findings.
provide: (1) an account explaining key theoretical issues in the topic and key pieces of evidence; (2) an explanation of controversies in this topic area and/or an explanation of problems surrounding the research evidence. You are advised to devote approximately half of your report to dealing with controversies. NOT MORE THAN 500 WORDS, 3 REFERENCES
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