Assessment 2: Essay
What is an essay?
Essays generally demonstrate the author’s research, position, and understanding of a specific topic or subject matter. The student should demonstrate their understanding of the topic through personal interpretation in addition to citing literature and relating its applicability to the topic. Essays differ based on the module topic under investigation. Ideas should be presented logically and coherently, showcasing a reasoned argument in the relevant subject under investigation, and specifically meeting the respective assignment instructions. The student should make use of appropriate academic language relevant to the subject and incorporate a conclusion that is consistent with the evidence in the essay about the topic.
The student’s ability to: select, organise, integrate and present information from various credible sources will be assessed. Furthermore, the student’s ability to write, develop an argument, present their position, present supporting evidence of their research on the topic and demonstrate their understanding of the subject matter will be assessed.
Description:
The dynamics affecting adjustment to life cycle changes are complex and include many facets of the biopsychosocial model. Using a biopsychosocial framework reflect on the impact of stress on one’s health particularly during the middle to late adulthood stage of development:
• Describe the biological, psychological, sociocultural, and lifecycle influences on health from middle to late adulthood.
• Identify several sources of stress during this time and explain various stress reactions.
• Identify the behavioural interventions for stress reduction through middle to late adulthood.
• Reflect on the significance of viewing human development through the biopsychosocial framework.
