Assignment
Read the posted marital conflict and child adjustment article in Dropbox and write a response paper. This paper should be at least 400 words. There are two components in your paper: Part 1 is to summarize the study; Part 2 is to discuss your thoughts about the study (see details below). You will turn in this paper in Digital Dropbox no later than 11/8/2018 in order to be considered for grading. Late submission is NOT accepted. Please use academic writing in this paper. Typos, grammar errors, and inconsistent sentences will result in grade reduction.
Part 1: Summarize this study in term of the characteristics of the participants, research method, & major findings.
Part 2: Discuss your reactions that include at least two of the following points.
Critique the research method, such as the strengths and potential weakness. Propose suggestions to improve the research method.
Discuss the significance of this study for developmental psychology research.
Discuss the implications of this research for children's social, cognitive, or physical development.
Discuss the applications of the research findings in intervention and/or prevention programs.
Article: Interparental Discord and Child Adjustment: Prospective Investigations of Emotional Security as an Explanatory Mechanism by E. Mark Cummings, Alice C. Schermerhorn, Patrick T. Davies, Marcie C. Goeke-Morey and Jennifer S. Cummings.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.