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MODULE NAME: MODULE CODE:

PSYCHOLOGY 1B: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY PSYC5122/w

ASSESSMENT TYPE: ASSIGNMENT 1 (PAPER ONLY)

TOTAL MARK ALLOCATION: 100 MARKS

TOTAL HOURS: 10 HOURS

By submitting this assignment, you acknowledge that you have read and understood all the rules
as per the terms in the registration contract, in particular the assignment and assessment rules in
The IIE Assessment Strategy and Policy (IIE009), the intellectual integrity and plagiarism rules in the
Intellectual Integrity Policy (IIE023), as well as any rules and regulations published in the student
portal.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. No material may be copied from original sources, even if referenced correctly, unless it is a
direct quote indicated with quotation marks. No more than 10% of the assignment may
consist of direct quotes.
2. Save a copy of your assignment before submitting it.
3. Assignments must be typed unless otherwise specified.
4. All work must be adequately and correctly referenced using APA 7th Edition.
5. Begin each section on a new page.
6. This is an individual assignment.
7. Additional Resources must be included.

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Referencing Rubric

Providing evidence based on valid and referenced academic sources Markers are required to provide feedback to students by indicating
is a fundamental educational principle and the cornerstone of high- (circling/underlining) the information that best describes the
quality academic work. Hence, The IIE considers it essential to student’s work.
develop the referencing skills of our students in our commitment to
achieve high academic standards. Part of achieving these high Minor technical referencing errors: 5% deduction from the
standards is referencing in a way that is consistent, technically overall percentage – the student’s work contains five or more
correct and congruent. This is not plagiarism, which is handled errors listed in the minor errors column in the table below.
differently.
Major technical referencing errors: 10% deduction from the
Poor quality formatting in your referencing will result in a penalty of overall percentage – the student’s work contains five or more
a maximum of ten percent being deducted from the percentage errors listed in the major errors column in the table below.
awarded, according to the following guidelines. Please note,
however, that evidence of plagiarism in the form of copied or If both minor and major errors are indicated, then 10% only (and
uncited work (not referenced), absent reference lists, or not 5% or 15%) is deducted from the overall percentage. The
exceptionally poor referencing, may result in action being taken in examples provided below are not exhaustive but are provided to
accordance with The IIE’s Intellectual Integrity Policy (0023). illustrate the error

Required: Minor errors in technical correctness of Major errors in technical correctness of referencing
Technically correct referencing referencing style style
style Deduct 5% from percentage awarded Deduct 10% from percentage awarded
Consistency Minor inconsistencies. Major inconsistencies.
 The referencing style is generally  Poor and inconsistent referencing style used in-
 The same referencing format consistent, but there are one or two text and/or in the bibliography/ reference list.
has been used for all in-text changes in the format of in-text  Multiple formats for the same type of referencing
references and in the referencing and/or in the bibliography. have been used.
bibliography/reference list.  For example, page numbers for direct  For example, the format for direct quotes (in-text)
quotes (in-text) have been provided for and/or book chapters (bibliography/ reference
one source, but not in another instance. list) is different across multiple instances.
Two book chapters (bibliography) have
been referenced in the bibliography in
two different formats.
Technical correctness Generally, technically correct with some Technically incorrect.
minor errors.  The referencing format is incorrect.
Referencing format is technically  The correct referencing format has been  Concepts and ideas are typically referenced, but a
correct throughout the consistently used, but there are one or reference is missing from small sections of the
submission. two errors. work.
 Concepts and ideas are typically  Position of the references: references are only
Position of the reference: a referenced, but a reference is missing given at the beginning or end of large sections of
reference is directly associated from one small section of the work. work.
with every concept or idea.  Position of the references: references  For example, incorrect author information is
are only given at the beginning or end of provided, no year of publication is provided,
For example, quotation marks, every paragraph. quotation marks and/or page numbers for direct
page numbers, years, etc. are  For example, the student has incorrectly quotes missing, page numbers are provided for
applied correctly; sources in presented direct quotes (in-text) and/or paraphrased material, the incorrect punctuation is
the bibliography/reference list book chapters (bibliography/reference used (in-text); the bibliography/reference list is
are correctly presented. list). not in alphabetical order, the incorrect format for
a book chapter/journal article is used, information
is missing e.g. no place of publication had been
provided (bibliography); repeated sources on the
reference list.
Congruence between in-text Generally, congruence between the in- A lack of congruence between the in-text
referencing and bibliography/ text referencing and the bibliography/ referencing and the bibliography.
reference list reference list with one or two errors.  No relationship/several incongruencies between
 There is largely a match between the the in-text referencing and the
 All sources are accurately sources presented in-text and the bibliography/reference list.
reflected and are all accurately bibliography.  For example, sources are included in-text, but not
included in the bibliography/  For example, a source appears in the in the bibliography and vice versa, a link, rather
reference list. text, but not in the bibliography/ than the actual reference is provided in the
reference list or vice versa. bibliography.
In summary: the recording of In summary, at least 80% of the sources are In summary, at least 60% of the sources are
references is accurate and correctly reflected and included in a incorrectly reflected and/or not included in reference
complete. reference list. list.

Overall Feedback about the consistency, technical correctness and congruence between in-text referencing and bibliography:
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Assignment Instructions
Type all relevant instructions for students that are specific to this assignment here.

 This assignment focuses on Learning Units 1–2.

 Your lecturer will use the relevant marking rubrics in Appendix A at the end of this paper to
evaluate the quality of your chosen responses. Please work through these rubrics as part of
your assignment preparation.
 Please make sure you reference all sources accurately in-text and in a reference list using
the APA 7th Edition.
 Make sure you apply relevant examples in the given questions.
 This assignment should not exceed six to seven standard typed pages.
 The referencing rubric will be strictly adhered to, so reference all ideas.
 A standard typed page may typically follow these guidelines: Line spacing (1.5 cm), standard
page margins (Top: 2.54 cm, Bottom: 2.54 cm, left: 2.54 cm and Right: 2.54 cm). Similar font
to: Calibri, Font size: 11.

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Question 1 (Marks: 40)

Q.1.1 Read the case study on patient AE, and answer the questions that follow:

Health History
Patient AE is a 20-year-old who is 13 weeks and 3 days gestation, due in 27 weeks.
She is a high school graduate. The patient resides in Alberton, where her and her
boyfriend have their own apartment together. AE is currently unemployed. She was
let go from her job at a call center in Randburg about 2 weeks ago, due to her
pregnancy. She claims she was not being treated fairly, since she disclosed to her
boss that she was pregnant, and then was let go soon after. This is her first
pregnancy, so she has no past obstetric history. Since the start of her pregnancy,
she has been experiencing symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headaches, fatigue,
breast tenderness, mild cramps, light spotting for a day, and right sided pain due to
a cyst, that is being monitored on her right ovary.

AE has a past medical history that includes Lyme disease, gallbladder disease,
frequent dehydration, and fibromyalgia. In 2014, she had two surgeries, one which
was a cholecystectomy or removal of her gall bladder due to her gallbladder
disease. The patient has a mental health history of anxiety and depression but is
currently in good health and has not had any problems associated with her
diagnosis in over a year; she is not currently on medication for them. The patient is
currently just taking her prenatal vitamins in the gummy form, which the doctor has
approved. AE was previously taking naproxen for her fibromyalgia but has stopped
taking it since she has been pregnant. With regards to her family medical history,
her maternal grandmother has a history of thyroid disorder. She also discussed her
mother’s sister has an extensive history dealing with a heart disorder. The father’s
family medical history was not obtained during the appointment.

The patient AE is 175cm tall and before pregnancy she weighed 59kg. Her starting
BMI was calculated to be 19.3. Upon arrival of her most recent monthly visit, AE
weighs 52kg, that is a 7kg weight loss from her initial prenatal visit.

This loss of weight has altered her BMI which is now 17.0, she is now considered
underweight and has not effectively gained weight during the first trimester of her

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pregnancy. This is a slight concern; the patient was referred to maternal foetal
medicine and will be closely monitored for the duration of her term. The patient’s
dietary intake is very little. She claims that she often does not have an appetite, and
even when an appetite is present, she eats very little. On a regular day depending
on what time, she wakes up, she might have a small or a half of sandwich and fruit
during that day and not eat again until dinner. A consultation with a dietitian was
recommended, but the patient refused.

Since being unemployed, AE has not been very active. She has no current
occupational demands and does not exercise on a regular basis. Most of her days
are spent in her apartment. She is a former smoker, who went through about a half
a pack a day. She has not smoked in over a year and does not plan on starting again.
She does not drink and has no history of substance abuse. She has even stopped
taking prescription medication that could potentially cause any harm to the baby.
She does drink caffeine in sodas occasionally, but not enough for it to be of concern.

For AE and her boyfriend, this was not a planned pregnancy. Originally, the couple
were very nervous and scared. They were not sure if they were fit to be parents just
yet. They are both young and had recently just moved into an apartment together.
Their main concern was being financially stable to properly care for the baby. It took
a while for them to emotionally adjust, but since their pregnancy journey has begun
their attitudes have shifted. AE is now extremely excited about not only her
experience of being pregnant but excited for the baby to arrive. She is aware that
she is still in the beginning stages her pregnancy, but she is anxious to see what the
rest of her journey entails. During the appointment, when discussing the baby and
movement, AE could not stop smiling. She described the baby as a jumping bean
especially since the last ultrasound that she had during her appointment with
maternal foetal medicine. Together, they are very excited and are trying to mentally
prepare for what is to come. The couple has a very strong and supportive family
structure.

Both the father and mother’s parents are very involved. AE claims that she has a
family full of nurses and has multiple people to go to if the couple needed

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something. She plans on delivering in Pretoria, where her cousin is a labour and
delivery nurse.

Adapted from https://nursinganswers.net/case-studies/prenatal-risk-factors-and-

helping-a-healthy-pregnancy-case-study.php [Accessed 28 February 2023].

Answer the following questions in your own words based on the case study:

Q.1.1 Based on what you have learnt about the influences on prenatal development in (30)
this module, discuss five different categories of influences on prenatal development
that could possibly affect AE’s unborn baby. For example, the influence of culture
and family is one influence, provide five others and discuss them in relation to the
case study (i.e., application to the case study). Do not write in point form.

Q.1.2 Referencing is a very important part of academic writing. Assume the above case (10)
study is taken from the online blog called “Psychology Today”, identify at least ten
errors that go against APA 7th edition referencing style for blogs. This will require
you to conduct some research. Write your answers in point form e.g.:
 The reference is not indented on the second and third line.

aubrey, a., (2018 Nov). Prenatal Risk Factors and Helping a Healthy Pregnancy.
Retrieved from https://nursinganswers.net/case-studies/prenatal-risk-factors-and-
helping-a-healthy-pregnancy-case-study.php?vref=1

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Question 2 (Marks: 60)

Q.2.1 Provide an overview, together with relevant examples from your own culture, (20)
explaining how language develops in childhood. Conduct your own research and give
specifics examples of producing words, using words, and combining words in your
culture.

Q.2.2 Erik Erikson was a psychologist that divided the lifespan and categorised it into eight (20)
stages. In table format, explain what occurs in the first four stages of childhood
development; make mention, with examples, what the challenges and successes
experienced are during these first four stages. Create a table like below and complete
the required sections. You are allowed to rotate your pages horizontally (for this
question) if need be.

Stage number and Overview of each Challenges Successes

title stage
1 mark 2 marks 1 mark 1 mark
1 mark 2 marks 1 mark 1 mark
1 mark 2 marks 1 mark 1 mark
1 mark 2 marks 1 mark 1 mark

Q.2.3 The five- factor model of personality traits is used to understand different personality (20)
traits. Explain and describe the five-factor model of personality. (10)

Secondly, take the personality test below to guide you. This can be accessed via
https://www.truity.com/test/big-five-personality-test - The Big Five Personality Test).
Reflect and explain the character trait you score highest in based on the feedback,
then agree or disagree with the outcome and substantiate your response. (10)

Please note that taking the personality test above is not for diagnostic purposes, but
rather to get a general overview of what type of big five personality you could have
and for learning purposes only. The test is not a diagnostic tool, do not cling to the
results as fact.
[TOTAL MARKS: 100]

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APPENDIX A – Assignment Marking Rubrics

Please tear off this section and submit it with your work.

MODULE NAME: MODULE CODE:

PSYCHOLOGY 1B: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY PSYC5122/w

STUDENT NAME:

STUDENT NUMBER:

Question 1.1 Levels of Achievement

Q1.1 The student has provided a detailed explanation of the influences on prenatal development in 30 marks
in own words, and how prenatal development that could possibly affect AE’s unborn baby.
6 marks each x 5 separate influences

Do not write in point form. (- 5 marks, if written in point form)

Q1.2. Ten errors identified (10 x 1 mark each) 10 marks
Question 1 Subtotal 40 marks

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Question 2.1-2.3 Excellent Good Developing Insufficient

Q.2.1. The student has provided an overview of language development and learning to 9-10 6-8 4-5 0-3
communicate.
Q.2.1 (cont.) APPLICATION: relevant examples from your culture explaining how language is 9-10 6-8 4-5 0-3
developed from producing words, using words, and combining words.

Example of what to include: In my culture, infants from 18 months start to learn words such as
“XYZ” which means …, also, … infants use this to…

Include at least relevant two examples, to qualify for “excellent” and “good” marks.
Q.2.2. Award marks according to the given table. /20

Q.2.3 Student explained and described the five-factor model of personality. 9-10 6-8 4-5 0-3
Q.2.3 Student has also demonstrated what personality trait is more suitable to their character by 9-10 6-8 4-5 0-3
completing the big five-personality questionnaire.

State the trait and the accompanying percentage you got from the test and discuss if you agree or
disagree with the outcome. Provide a screen shot of the results page of the test and attach it to
your assignment. Minus 5 out of 10, if the results page (screen shot) is not attached.
Question 2 Subtotal 60 marks
TOTAL = 100 Marks

END OF RUBRIC

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