Compare and contrast Bowlby’s and Ainsworth’s views on the development of attachment

Learning Outcomes

As part of the formal assessment for the programme you are required to submit an Introduction to Social and Developmental Psychology assignment. Please refer to your Student Handbook for full details of the programme assessment scheme and general information on preparing and submitting assignments.

Learning Outcomes:

After completing the module, you should be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of developmental theories and topics
2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of group norms and social influence processes including cultural influences, group interactions, leadership and member roles
3. Recognise different perspectives or theories of developmental and social psychology
4. Integrate ideas and findings through appropriately linking theories and research evidence in developmental and social psychology.

Graduate Attributes: Discipline expertise; professional skills.

Your assignment should include: a title page containing your student number, the module name, the submission deadline and a word count; the appendices if relevant;and a reference list in correct format. You should address all the elements of the assignment task listed below. Please note that tutors will use the assessment criteria set out below in assessing your work.

Maximum word count: 2000 words & 15-minute presentation Please note that exceeding the word count by over 10% will result in a reduction in grade by the same percentage that the word count is exceeded.

Compare and contrast Bowlby’s and Ainsworth’s views on the development of attachment.

You will find it useful to use the word ‘attachment’ as a search term when locating information on the databases.

• Introduce the key areas that will be covered in the essay.
• Introduce Bowlby’s perspective.
• Introduce Ainsworth’s perspective.

Structure your essay based on the similarities and differences you identify between the Bowlby’s and Ainsworth’s theories, comparing and contrasting them.

• Pull your argument together with a firm conclusion.
• Your conclusion should address intentions referred to in the introduction.

Question 2 Narrated PowerPoint Presentation:

Prepare a 15-minute narrated PowerPoint presentation on the following: (Your

presentation should be clear and accessible.)

Briefly outline the findings of any two studies on conformity. The narrated PowerPoint presentation should be 15 minutes’ duration. The PowerPoint presentation should include a reference list. Please note that exceeding the duration will result in a reduction in grade proportionate to the amount of time exceeded. Guidance

You will find it useful to use the word ‘conformity’ as a search term when locating information on the databases. The presentation can be split into 3 parts.

1. a) Introduction

• Introduce the key concepts.
• Define conformity.
• Provide an overview of what you would be presenting.

1. b) Main body of the presentation

• Discuss your two studies.
• Describe the strengths and weaknesses of each study.

1. c) Conclusion

• You could explain the importance of understanding the key terms.
• Your conclusion should address intentions referred to in the introduction.

You have the opportunity to submit a full draft of your essay for formative feedback before submitting your work.

The feedback is designed to help you develop areas of your work and it helps you develop your skills as an independent learner.

Your essay must be submitted to your module leader/lecturer by email at least two weeks prior to the final assessment submission date. This is to allow time for you to reflect on the feedback and draft your final submission.

During periods such as Christmas this deadline may change to ensure that you receive your feedback in time. Your module leader will inform you of this at the beginning of the module.

Graduate Attributes

Formative feedback will be provided within 5 working days after submission, it will not be given to work submitted after the formative submission deadline. Please check the exact deadline/time with your module leader.

Please note that formative feedback can only be given on?ONE?draft. It is recommended that you seek further feedback/comment on your first draft if needed by scheduling a 1-2-1 meeting with your module leader/lecturer.

Outstanding performance which demonstrates the ability to analyse the subject area and to confidently apply theory whilst showing awareness of any relevant ethical considerations. The work shows an excellent level of competence and confidence in managing appropriate sources and materials, initiative and excellent academic writing skills and professional skills (where appropriate).

Excellent performance which demonstrates the ability to analyse the subject and apply theory whilst showing some awareness of any relevant ethical considerations.

The work shows a high level of competence in managing sources and materials, initiative and very good academic writing skills and professional skills (where appropriate). The work shows originality of thought.

Very good performance which demonstrates the ability to analyse the subject and apply some theory. The work shows a good level of competence in managing sources and materials and some initiative. Academic writing skills are good and expression remains accurate overall. Good professional skills (where appropriate). The work shows some original thought.

A satisfactory to good performance which begins to analyse the subject and apply some underpinning theory. The work shows a sound level of competence in managing basic sources and materials. Academic writing skills are satisfactory and expression remains accurate overall although the piece may lack structure. Satisfactoryprofessional skills (where appropriate). The work lacks some original thought.

Basic level of performance in which there are some omissions in understanding the subject, its underpinning theory and ethical considerations. The work shows a basic use of sources and materials. Academic writing skills are limited and there are some errors in expression and the work may lack structure overall. There are some difficulties in developing professional skills (where appropriate). The work lacks original thought and is largely imitative.

Limited performance in which there are omissions in understanding the subject, its underpinning theory and ethical considerations. The work shows a limited use of sources and materials.

Academic writing skills are weak and there are errors in expression and the work may lack structure overall. There are difficulties in developing professional skills (where appropriate). The work lacks original thought and is largely imitative.

A poor performance in which there are substantial gaps in knowledge and understanding,

The work shows little evidence in the use of appropriate sources and materials. Academic writing skills are very weak and there are numerous errors in expression. The work lacks structure overall. Professional skills (where appropriate) are not developed. The work is imitative