The Women University Multan

Department of Applied Psychology

Assignment

Program: BS Applied Psychology Semester: 5th

Course Title: Developmental Psychology Course Code: PSY- 302
Course Instructor: Mahin Taelah Date: 26-10-2022

1. Pick out and watch a Saturday morning or late afternoon child’s cartoon T.V. show.
Tally the number of violent and prosocial acts depicted on the screen during two 5-
minute time samples.

Name of Program: __________________________

Tally the number of violent acts. Tally number of prosocial acts.

Violent acts include expression of
physical force as well as threats of
harm and verbal abuse.
Time Sample 2
(5 minutes)
Prosocial acts include all acts of
generosity, helping, cooperation,
and self-control in which the
actor shows a willingness to
work for long-term goals and
resist temptation.

Time Sample 2
(5 minutes)

Totals

2. Critically think about the issue of nature vs. nurture. Explain how nature and nurture
might impact a child’s aggressive behavior? Which do you think has more influence?