Assessment 1: Comparative Essay (25%) Due Date: Week 5
Word Count: 1500 Words
Nurture is more influential than nature in each person’s development.
Using any two (2) of the following theories, support your argument for or against the above statement.
Piaget’s Cognitive Theory
• Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory • Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory
• Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Theory
Integration of material from the textbooks and readings on Moodle is essential.
Your written essay should include at least five (5) current (less than 10 years old) scholarly journal articles, as well as textbook references.
Adherence to the course formatting guidelines (e.g., spacing, font, coversheet, word count) is essential; these are listed in the Assessment section on the unit site. APA version 7 referencing is required.
Do NOT utilize sources such as www.tutor2u.com and other such web materials as these in no way constitute academic references for the purpose of your assignments. If you rely on such sources for theoretical support, you will be deemed NOT to have met the requirements of the assessment.
JUL