PDP4802 ASSIGNMENT 2 2026 – FULLY ANSWERED (DUE 24 JULY 2026)

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PDP4802 Assignment 2 Memo | Due 24 July 2026. All questions fully answered. QUESTION 1 Thandi is a 10-year-old learner in grade 6. Over the weekend she and her family were involved in a car accident. She was in the hospital and treated for head injuries for 2 weeks. The neurologist reports that Thandi experienced physical trauma to her brain that will take time to heal. The psychologist reports that she has symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Reaction (PTSR) and will need psychotropic medication and psychotherapy. 1.1. Define neuropsychology. (6) 1.2. Give two examples of neuro-physical disabilities that Thandi may have developed from the car accident. (4) 1.3. Thandi has symptoms of PTSR and will need medication and psychological treatment to recover and improve her mental well-being. 1.3.1. Explain brain plasticity. (4) 1.3.2. Briefly discuss how brain plasticity will allow recovery from PTDR. (4) 1.4. When Thandi comes back to school, you notice that she has difficulties with receptive and expressive language. Discuss the brain areas that may have been affected by the accident. (7)