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Question 1
Describe the role of attachment in the development of self, using one relevant example.
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Question 2
Using one example, describe how peer influence can contribute to the development of self.
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Question 3
With reference to one example, explain how enculturation of social norms contributes to the development of self.
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Question 4
Explain the role of childhood experiences in the development of self. Provide one example to illustrate your explanation.
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Question 5
Context: Human development
Ravi, aged 14, rarely offers his ideas because he thinks they are uninteresting. After joining a group of young people who produce a neighbourhood newsletter, he finds that the others regularly ask for his suggestions and use them in their articles. Several months later, Ravi describes himself as creative and volunteers to lead the next issue.
Apply your knowledge of peer influence to explain the change in Ravi's understanding of himself.
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Question 6
Context: Human development
Four-year-old Elena usually seeks her grandfather when she feels frightened, and he responds by comforting her and listening. At a play centre, she checks that he is nearby before trying unfamiliar activities and returns to him when she becomes upset. After receiving reassurance, she often tries again and increasingly says, "I can do difficult things."
Apply your knowledge of attachment to explain how these interactions could contribute to Elena's development of self.
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Question 7
Context: Human development
When Mara was younger, adults often took tasks away from her after she made a mistake, and she began to describe herself as incapable. At age 11, she joins a gardening project where she is given manageable tasks and opportunities to correct mistakes. Over time, she successfully takes responsibility for looking after a small planting area.
Suggest how Mara's new childhood experiences could change her understanding of herself.
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Question 8
Context: Human development
In Noor's family, being considerate means listening quietly and allowing older relatives to speak first. In a youth drama group she has recently joined, members are encouraged to express their opinions openly, and speaking up is praised as a sign of confidence. Noor initially stays quiet in both settings but begins to question whether being considerate always means remaining silent.
Suggest how enculturation of social norms could shape Noor's developing understanding of herself.
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Question 9
In the context of human development, evaluate one or more approaches to measurement used to understand the role of attachment in the development of self.
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Question 10
Examine the role of perspective in explaining how enculturation of social norms contributes to the development of self in human development.
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Question 11
One claim in the psychology of human development is that childhood experiences leave little scope for later change in the self. Discuss this claim.
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Question 12
With reference to human development, to what extent can causality be established when explaining the role of peer influence in the development of self?
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