PSED 5111 ASSIGNMENT 1

GUIDELINES
20 April 21:00
100 Marks
VCLearn Submission
 ASSIGNMENT DETAILS
• Learning Unit 1 Roots of Psychology and Learning Unit 2 Perspectives in
Psychology are covered in this assignment.
• You will need to do additional research for most of the questions in this
assignment.
• All work must be referenced adequately and correctly, in -text as well as in the
reference list.
• Please do not exceed the word count allocated for each question.
• Please ensure that read through the referencing rubric and rubrics of each
question.
• Please consult the referencing guide found the Library Home Page
• Familiarise yourself with what plagiarism is, as to not make yourself guilty of it.
• Please make an appointment with the Information Specialist for referencing
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 QUESTION 1.1
(10 MARKS)
Q.1.1 Structuralism and Functionalism are
founded in the roots of Psychology; however,
these concepts still have importance in the
classroom today (Castle & Buckler, 2018).
As educators we should be aware of these
approaches within the classroom.
In the form of a table, compare and contrast
Structuralism and Functionalism and give a
brief, appropriate classroom example of
each.
• List three facts for each concept
and two separate classroom
examples. One classroom example
per concept.
• Your work must be referenced.
• Use PM1 as the main source.
• You may research appropriate
classroom examples.
• Make sure that the facts are
corresponding in the table.
• It is a comparison.
• Keep sentences short and
explanations brief.
• In-text reference each fact
mentioned in the appropriate
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 QUESTION 1.1 10 MARK
RUBRIC

• The answer is presented in

table format.
• There is a clear
comparison or contrast
between the concepts.
• Brief and appropriate
examples are provided for
each concept.

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 QUESTION 1.2
(20 MARKS)
Consider the following scenario and answer the questions below:
You are a teacher at a local school.
You have a student in your class, named Sam. Sam is 7 years old. Sam is a shy girl and has one
special friend who is also a student in your class. Sam arrives at school, in a cheerful mood and
participates in individual class activities with enthusiasm. Lately, you notice that Sam seems
quite unsettled and agitated during groupwork activities in class.
In an 800-word essay,
1. Explain the concept of empiricism in your own words and;
2. Apply the concept of empiricism, to describe what may be taking place with Sam in
the scenario.
3. Provide at least two appropriate classroom examples.
4. You need at least two additional academic sources apart from your PM1
NB – “In you own words” means to paraphrase, you must still in -text reference or you
will be awarded zero!
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 QUESTION 1.2
20 MARK RUBRIC The concept of The answer
empiricism is provides at least
Introduction, body adequately two appropriate
and conclusion explained classroom
(Essay format) examples.

Coherent Writing The concept of

Appropriate
Length
empiricism as a method
Good language and is accurately applied to
grammar the scenario and
Minimum two
describes what may be additional
taking place with Sam sources
in the scenario.
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 Q.2.1.1 In your own words, define the term ‘Perspective’ (5)

Q.2.1.2 Describe perspective taking and its relevance in the

field of Psychology. (5)

The textbook (PM1) is sufficient for answering this question.

QUESTION 2.1 Just work on your paraphrasing.

(10 MARKS) NB – “In you own words” means to paraphrase, you must

still in-text reference or you will be awarded zero!

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Q.2.2 PSYCHOLOGY PERSPECTIVES (10 MARKS)
Choose ONLY ONE of the below
psychological perspectives of
human behaviour listed below.
a. Psychodynamic perspective.
b. Humanistic Perspective.
c. Cognitive Perspective.
d. Psychobiological Perspective
Minimum TWO additional sources
• Briefly define the perspective you
have chosen.
• Explain how the perspective views
human behaviour and;
• How this perspective may be
applied to explain behaviour in the
classroom.
(No more than 200- 300 words)
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 QUESTION 2.2 RUBRIC 10 MARKS
The answer clearly indicates which
perspective will be discussed.

THE PERSPECTIVE IS ACCURATELY AND

ADEQUATELY DEFINED .

The answer gives a clear and in-depth

explanation of how human behaviour is
viewed from the chosen perspective.
THE ANSWER REFLECTS A CLEAR, APPLICABLE
EXPLANATION OF HOW THIS PERSPECTIVE MAY BE
USED TO EXPLAIN BEHAVIOUR IN THE CLASSROOM .

Evidence of two academic sources present.

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 QUESTION 3 (50 MARKS)
IN THE FORM OF A 800 – 1000 WORD FORMAL ESSAY,

Describe the Differentiate Discuss reinforcement with

the use of an applicable
origins of the between Classical classroom example to
Behaviourist conditioning, and illustrate how
reinforcement may be
Perspective Operant
applied in the classroom
conditioning. to regulate behaviour.

Minimum TWO additional sources

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 QUESTION 3 RUBRIC
ESSAY FORMAT AND ACADEMIC WRITING.
[10]

• The structure of the essay is formal

and neat with a clear introduction, in
depth body and suitable conclusion.
• The student makes use of exceptional
language and grammar throughout
the essay.
• The essay does not exceed 1000 words
and no less than 800 words.

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Question 3 Rubric
DESCRIPTION OF THE
ORIGINS OF THE
BEHAVIOURIST
PERSPECTIVE. [10]

• The origins of the Behaviourist perspective are thoroughly

described, and it is evident that the answer reflects thorough
research.

• There is evidence of 2 academic sources IN ADDITION to the

prescribed textbook

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 Question 3 Rubric
DIFFERENTIATION BETWEEN
CLASSICAL CONDITIONING AND
OPERANT CONDITIONING. [15]

A CLEAR DIFFERENTIATION BETWEEN

CLASSICAL CONDITIONING, AND OPERANT
CONDITIONING IS EVIDENT, WITH MENTION
OF ALL THE MAIN TENETS OF EACH
CONCEPT.

BOTH NEED TO BE EQUALLY DISCUSSED

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 QUESTION 3 RUBRIC • The concept of reinforcement is
Discussion of Reinforcement and clearly discussed
application in the classroom. [15]
• Reinforcement is clearly illustrated
through the use of an applicable
classroom example

• The example clearly illustrates how

reinforcement may be applied in
the classroom to regulate
behaviour

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