1804NRS

1804NRS

Psychosocial Development across the Lifespan

Trimester 2 2022

Assessment Type: A2 Written Assignment

Word Count: 1500 words

Due Date and Time: Friday 12h August 17.00 hrs

Weighting: 40%

Aim:

The aim of this written assignment is for you to demonstrate your understanding of the importance of applying theoretical knowledge to real-life situations. This knowledge will assist you in planning care that will support the psychosocial well-being of others.

This assessment item addresses:

Learning Outcome 2: Apply knowledge of theories and stages of psychosocial development to explain human behaviour across the lifespan

Learning Outcome 3: Examine how health and human service professionals may promote psychosocial wellbeing

Instructions:

Choose one (1) case study from the case studies provided.

Writean introductionthatclearly contextualisesyouressayandidentifiesthe aim (approx. 100 words).

Using appropriate scholarly literature, respond to the following questions in relation to your chosen case study:

Identify one (1) theory of human development that is relevant to your chosen case study and explain the importance of this theory in understanding the situation described. (400-450 words)

Identify one (1) risk factor and one (1) protective factor that has impacted on the person from your chosen case study. Explain how each factor could influence the outcome for this person. (400-450 words)

Discuss two (2) interventions that you as a future professional could implement to support the resilience of the person in the case study. (400-450 words)

Write a conclusionthatsummarisesthe overallessay without introducing any new information or references (approx. 100 words).

Further information:

Ensure that you use scholarly literature (digitised readings, research articles, relevant Government reports and textbooks) that have been published between 2015 2022.

Please refer to the Griffith College Health Writing & Referencing Guide for accepted standards in writing and referencing styles. Use the APA7 referencing style.Refer to the Marking Rubric in this document for further information regarding the requirements and weightings of each criterion.

The reference list needs to be included on a separate page at the end of the essay.

State your word count on the title page. The word limit for this assessment is 1500 words. Word limits for assessment items need to be strictly adhered to. The word limit for an assessment item includes in-text citations and quotations. The word limit DOES NOT include the reference list. Please note the marker will cease marking your submitted work once they have reached the word limit.

Use academic language throughout. Do not write in the first or second person.

Submission:

Your essay must be submitted as an electronic word file to the college campus final Turnitin portal available from the 1804NRS Evidence of Learning book tile.

Please choose one (1) of these case studies and respond to the essay questions:

Case Study 1

Mila a four (4) year old girl and is about to commence kindergarten. She is the daughter of Sama, a 25-year-old woman who has sole parenting duties of Mila. Sama works at a local retail outlet. Samas mother lives with them and cares for Mila when Sama is at work. Mila has not attended any childcare outside of the home before.

Case Study 2

Jobe, a 14-year-old boy, proudly identifies as having a First Peoples heritage. He is in year nine at high school. His father, Jack, has just accepted a job interstate, and the family will be moving, so Jack will be starting a new school. Jack has always lived in the same neighbourhood, and most of his extended family live nearby. There will be no family living close by when they relocate.

Case Study 3

Jaleel, a 34-year-old man from Africa, has just completed his nursing degree in Australia and is offered a full-time job in a Queensland hospital. Jaleel is keen to make Australia his home as he has enjoyed his experiences here during his studies. Jaleels wife is still in Africa with his three-year-old daughter, born just as he commenced his degree. They have not lived as a family for some time.

1804NRS Psychosocial Development across the Lifespan

A2Written assignment

Marking Rubric

Assessable Elements EXEMPLARY

Exceptionally high quality of performance or standard of learning achievement.

ACCOMPLISHED

High-quality performance or standard of learning achievement.

DEVELOPING

Satisfactory quality of performance or standard of learning achievement. BEGINNING

Unsatisfactory quality of performance or standard of learning achievement. TOTAL MARK

Criterion One

Provide an introductionthat clearly contextualises your assignment and identifies the aim.

Exceptionally high standard as evidenced byconcise and engagingintroduction thatclearlyoutlines the aimandcontextualises the essay High quality standard as evidenced bysomewhatsuccinct and engagingintroduction that outlines the aim and contextualises the essay. Satisfactory standard as evidenced byanadequateintroduction thatattemptstooutline the aim and contextualises the essay. Unsatisfactory standard as evidenced byanunclearorabsent introduction. The aim of the essayisunclear,andno context has been provided for theessay. /4

Available marks 4 3 2 <2 Criterion Two

Identify one (1) theory of human development that is relevant to your chosen case study and explain the importance of this theory in understanding the situation described.

Exceptionally high standard as evidenced by the accurate identification of a theory that is relevant to the case study and an insightful and comprehensive explanation of the importance of this theory in understanding the situation described. High quality standard as evidenced by the accurate identification of a theory that is relevant to the case study and broad explanation of the importance of this theory in understanding the situation described. Satisfactory standard as evidenced by the accurate identification of a theory that is relevant to the case study and a brief but sufficient explanation of the importance of this theory in understanding the situation described. Unsatisfactory standard as evidenced by the flawed identification of a theory that is relevant to the case study and/or an underdeveloped explanation of the importance of this theory in understanding the situation described. /7

Available marks 7 5-6 5-3.5 <3.5 Criterion Three

Identify one (1) risk factor and one (1) protective factor that has impacted on the person in your chosen case study. Explain how each factor could influence the outcome for this person. Exceptionally high standard as evidenced by the accurate identification of one (1) risk factor and one (1) protective factor that has impacted on the person in your chosen case study. An insightful and comprehensive explanation of how each factor could influence the outcome for this person. High quality standard as evidenced by the accurate identification of one (1) risk factor and one (1) protective factor that has impacted on the person in your chosen case study. A broad explanation of the significance of each factor could influence the outcome for this person. Satisfactory standard as evidenced by the accurate identification of one (1) risk factor and one (1) protective factor that has impacted on the person from your chosen case study. A brief but sufficient explanation of how each factor could influence the outcome for this person. Unsatisfactory standard as evidenced by a flawed identification one (1) risk factor and one (1) protective factor that has impacted on the person in your chosen case study. And/or an underdeveloped explanation of how each factor could influence the outcome for this person. /7

Available marks 7 5-6 4-3.5 <3.5 Criterion Four

Discuss two (2) interventions that you as a future professional could implement to support the resilience of the person in the case study. Exceptionally high standard as evidenced by accurate identification and a clear and comprehensive discussion of two (2) interventions that could be implemented. High quality standard as evidenced by accurate identification and a broad discussion of two (2) interventions that could be implemented. Satisfactory standard as evidenced by accurate identification and a brief but sufficient discussion of two (2) interventions that could be implemented. Unsatisfactory standard as evidenced by a flawed identification and/or an underdeveloped discussion of two (2) interventions that could be implemented. /7

Available marks 7 5-6 5-3.5 <3.5 Criterion Five

Write a conclusion that summarises the overall assignment Exceptionally high standard as evidenced by a succinct conclusion that clearly summarises the essay. No new information or references are included. High quality standard as evidenced by a somewhat succinct conclusion that clearly summarises the essay. No new information or references are included. Satisfactory standard as evidenced by an adequate conclusion that adequately summarises the essay. Minimal new information or references was included. Unsatisfactory standard as evidenced by an unclear or absent conclusion. Bullet pointed rather than summarised. New information and references were included. /4

Available marks 4 3 2 <2 Criterion Six

Use of the literature

Exceptionally high standard as evidenced by synthesis and accurate integration of a wide range of high quality, credible evidence to support ideas that are relevant to the topic. High quality standard as evidenced by some synthesis and integration of a range of good quality, credible evidence to support ideas that are relevant to the topic. Satisfactory standard as evidenced by attempting synthesis and integration of credible evidence to support ideas that are relevant to the topic. Unsatisfactory standard as evidenced by a lack of synthesis and integration of evidence resulting in a lack of support for ideas. /4

Available marks 4 3 2 <2 Criterion Seven

Presentation, grammar and academic writing Exemplary demonstration of academic writing standards;Exemplary sentence and paragraph structure, with few, if any errors, exemplary and overall logical flow, that indicates a sophisticated ability to communicate ideas effectively.

Sufficient demonstration of academic writing standards;appropriate sentence and paragraph structure, with some error and overall logical flow that indicates an effective ability to communicate ideas effectively.

Some attempt to comply with academic writing standards;Developing sentence and paragraph structure and/or some errors disrupt the logical flow or communication of ideas.

Does not comply with academic writing standards;Poor sentence and paragraph structure and poor logical flow demonstrate an inability to communicate ideas effectively. /4

Available marks 4 3 2 <2 Criterion Eight

Referencing Exceptionally high standard as evidenced by exemplary use of APA 7 format in-text and reference list with no errors. High quality standard as evidenced by the consistent use of APA 7 format in-text and reference list with minimal errors. Satisfactory standard as evidenced by the developing use of APA 7 format in-text and reference list, but with several errors. Unsatisfactory standard as evidenced by the beginning or absent use of APA 7 format in-text and reference list with many errors. /3

Available marks 3 2 1.5 <1.5 TOTAL /40