PYC4805
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
Assignment 2
ESSAY GUIDE 2022
BOOKLET CONTAINS:
-Assignment 2 instructions
-Structure of an argumentative essay
-Summary of all recommended readings
-List of resources needed with links to download the articles/textbooks
-Marking rubric
- Examples of different thesis statements
-Example essays and more
,Table of Contents
Assessment 2 - 707415 ........................................................................................................................... 2
GUIDELINES: ............................................................................................................................................ 2
Literature ........................................................................................................................................... 2
Format ................................................................................................................................................ 2
Document Format ............................................................................................................................. 2
Resources for assignment 2 .................................................................................................................... 3
Here is a list (with active links) of 9 potential articles to use: ................................................................ 4
The structure of your argumentative essay: ........................................................................................... 5
Introduction: ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Discussion of the topic ........................................................................................................................ 5
Conclusion/ closing argument ......................................................................................................... 5
Let’s Begin To Write Your Essay .............................................................................................................. 7
HOW TO WRITE A STRONG THESIS STATEMENT: ........................................................................ 7
STEPS TO BEGIN:............................................................................................................................... 8
BASIC IDEAS FOR A THESIS STATEMENT: ..................................................................................... 8
BASIC MIND MAP STRUCTURE OF YOUR ESSAY: ........................................................................... 9
Marking Rubric ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Summary of all recommended readings: .............................................................................................. 12
Prescribed textbook: ......................................................................................................................... 12
Handbook of Child Psychology: Gender development: CH14 ..................................................... 15
Article 1: ............................................................................................................................................ 26
Article 2 ............................................................................................................................................. 27
Article 3: ............................................................................................................................................ 30
Article 4: ............................................................................................................................................ 32
Article 5: ............................................................................................................................................ 33
EXAMPLE ESSAY 1 ................................................................................................................................. 35
EXAMPLE ESSAY 2 ................................................................................................................................. 39
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,Assessment 2 - 707415
ESSAY QUESTION:
Childhood and Adolescence:
Being born a boy or a girl often has implications that go beyond chromosomal, hormonal, and
genital differences.
Write an argumentative essay about the roles of biological features (nature) and socialised
stereotyping (nurture) in the development of gender identity in childhood and adolescence.
(Development of gender identity: nature vs nurture)
DUE DATE: 29 June 2022
GUIDELINES:
Literature
To give a detailed discussion of the topic, you must study the following literature:
Relevant sections in your prescribed book.
The recommended periodical articles.
The two recent articles that you searched.
Format
No longer than 5 types pages
Line spacing = 1.5
Arial 12
Pdf format
Document Format
1. Cover page (module code, module name, student name, student number, unique
assignment code, due date for assignment)
2. Table of contents (headings and subheadings from your discussion should be included)
3. Essay ( max 5 pages long)
4. Reference List (heading = references)
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,Resources for assignment 2
Prescribed book
Belsky, J. (2018). Experiencing childhood and adolescence. New York: Worth Publishers.
Prescribed extract
Ruble, D. N., Martin, C. L., & Berenbaum, S. A. (2006). Gender development. In W. Damon, R. M.
Lerner, & N. Eisenberg (Eds.), Handbook of Child Psychology. Social, emotional and personality
development (6th ed),(Vol 3, pp. 858-932). New York: John Wiley and Sons.
LINK TO DOWNLOAD THE TEXTBOOK:
http://rehabilitationpsychologist.org/resources/HANDBOOK_OF_CHILD_PSYCHOLOGY_SIXTH_
EDITI.pdf
Recommended articles from periodicals
1. Dunham, Y., Baron, A. S. & Banaji, M. R. (2016). The development of implicit gender
attitudes. Developmental Science, 1-9.
LINK TO DOWNLOAD THE ARTICLE:
https://www2.psych.ubc.ca/~abaron/downloads/Dunham_Baron_Banaji_DevSci2015.pdf
2. Fast, A. A. & Olson, K. R. (2018). Gender development in transgender preschool children.
Child Development, 89(20), 620-637.
LINK TO DOWNLOAD THE ARTICLE:
https://sci-hub.se/10.1111/cdev.12758
3. Iervolino, A. C., Hines, M., Golombok, S. E., Rust, J., & Plomin, R. (2005). Genetic and
environmental influences on sex-typed behavior during the preschool years. Child
Development, 76, 826-840.
LINK TO DOWNLOAD THE ARTICLE:
https://sci-hub.se/10.1111/j.1467-8624.2005.00880.x
4. Halim, M. L., Ruble, D., Tamis-LeMonda, C., & Shrout, P. E. (2013). Rigidity in gender-typed
behaviors in early childhood. Child Development, 84, 1269-1284.
LINK TO DOWNLOAD THE ARTICLE:
https://sci-hub.se/10.1111/cdev.12057
5. Martin, C. L. & Ruble, D. (2004). Children’s search for gender issues: Cognitive perspectives
on gender development. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 13, 67-70.
LINK TO DOWNLOAD THE ARTICLE:
https://sci-hub.se/10.1111/j.0963-7214.2004.00276.x
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,Your own two articles
Search two recent (not older than 2016) scientific articles on the development of gender
identity in childhood and adolescence. Integrate the relevant information in your discussion and
cite the articles in your reference list (and, if possible, provide a link where these articles can be
accessed from).
Here is a list (with active links) of 9 potential articles to use:
1. Gender identity in childhood: A review of the literature
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/David-Perry-
29/publication/332176454_Gender_identity_in_childhood_A_review_of_the_literature/links/5f
7f02d9458515b7cf6f647f/Gender-identity-in-childhood-A-review-of-the-
literature.pdf?origin=publication_detail
2. Gender dysphoria in adolescence: current perspectives
https://www.dovepress.com/getfile.php?fileID=40774
3. Gender development, Theories of
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Cindy-Miller-
5/publication/315785215_Gender_Development_Theories_of/links/5ad4ce43458515c
60f545e7d/Gender-Development-Theories-of.pdf?origin=publication_detail
4. The Biological Contributions to Gender Identity and Gender Diversity:
Bringing Data to the Table
https://sci-hub.se/10.1007/s10519-018-9889-z
5. Neurobiology of Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
https://sci-hub.se/10.1111/jne.12562
6. Peer Influence on Gender Identity Development in Adolescence
https://sci-hub.se/10.1037/dev0000200
7. Gender identity, gender assignment and reassignment
in individuals with disorders of sex development: a major
of dilemma
https://sci-hub.se/10.1007/s40618-016-0482-0
8. The development of sex/gender-specific /s/ and its relationship to gender
identity in children and adolescents
https://sci-hub.se/10.1016/j.wocn.2016.05.004
9. Gender Roles
https://sci-hub.se/10.1080/00913367.2019.1566103
Use 2 additional articles once you have tried to incorporate the prescribed resources. If
you decide there is a gap in your essay regarding a biological case for example, then use
an additional article about biological influences to support your argument.
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, The structure of your argumentative essay:
Introduction:
The reader is introduced to the topic fully in the introduction
Set the context by reviewing the topic in a general way
Explain why the topic is important
Author’s opinion is revealed through a strong thesis statement.
Define relevant concepts in the introduction
Discussion of the topic
Typically made up of 3 paragraphs/sections (main headings, break down into subheadings)
Each paragraph/section should be limited to the discussion of one general idea
Each paragraph/section in the body of the essay must have some logical connections to the
thesis statement
Explain how and why the evidence supports the thesis statement
opposing views should be included
Argumentative essays should also consider and explain differing points of view regarding
the topic by dedicating one paragraph/section to discussing conflicting opinions on the
topic.
You should note how opinions that do not align with your thesis statement might not be
well informed or how they may be out of date.
Include:
Previous attempts to solve the argument: These are provided from literature.
The consequences of the problem: This deals with its positive or negative impact.
Repercussions of the argument in case it is not finally solved: This should be supported
with sources.
Connecting the argument: with the provided facts (provide examples or cases that support
your thesis statement).
Conclusion/ closing argument
In view of your argument, come to a conclusion about your thesis statement.
Restate why the topic is important, review the main points, and review your thesis
statement.
Synthesis the information in the body of your essay.
You may also want to include a short discussion of more research that should be done in
light of the argument that you brought forward.
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