Assignment ContextThe focus of this assignment is early and middle childhood. The case studies in the Studies media piece all feature children aged 6. Why age 6? Age 6 is a transitional time in which you can explore early childhood development and how it impacts middle childhood development.Assignment InstructionsIntroductionComplete the following:Identify the title of the case study you selected.Provide an introduction that addresses the general context of development and the specific context of the child in the case study you selected.Provide an overview, from an ecological perspective, of the predominant factors of family, society, and culture that could impact this child’s development, including relevant examples from the case profile and supporting research evidence linked to those factors.Describe the general expectations for healthy development across developmental domains (cognitive, social and emotional, and physical) that should be evident as children transition from early to middle childhood. Link this description to child psychology developmental theories.Case AnalysisComplete the following:Describe the primary developmental concern. Provide validation by including relevant examples from the case profile and links to supporting research evidence.Use child psychology theories (from Unit 1) and current scholarly peer-reviewed research to evaluate at least two of the most prevalent developmental needs of the child in the selected case study (primary concern and secondary concerns). Provide validation and support for your work by including relevant examples from the case profile and supporting research evidence.ConclusionComplete the following:Summarize the developmental and contextual issues that are important in understanding this case. Using relevant examples from the case profile, provide suggestions for appropriate actions or interventions in home or school contexts.Link those actions or interventions to evidence from current scholarly research literature.Assignment RequirementsYour paper should meet the following requirements:Written communication: Use the accepted form and style of the psychological professions, employing grammar, punctuation, and mechanics expected of graduate-level composition and expression.References: Include a minimum of six academic, peer-reviewed resources. The course text can be used, but it is not considered one of the peer-reviewed articles.APA style and formatting: Format the references and in-text citations according to current APA style and formatting guidelines. Use the MEAL Plan document (linked in the resources) to organize the content and include APA headings and subheadings.Length of paper: 5–6 typed, double-spaced pages, excluding title and reference pages.Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.Please refer to the Examining Early and Middle Childhood Development Scoring Guide to ensure you meet the grading criteria for this assignment.Note: Your instructor may use the Writing Feedback Tool to provide additional feedback on your writing.ResourcesExamining Early and Middle Childhood Development Scoring Guide.PSY7220 Research Guide.Studies | Transcript.APA Style and Format.MEAL Plan.Writing Feedback Tool.

Write a 3–4-page assessment in which you examine possible connections between adult attachment styles and the types of love that adults develop.Theories and research about attachment and love can be applied to both one’s personal and professional life.Suggested ResourcesThe following optional resources are provided to support you in completing the assessment or to provide a helpful context. For additional resources, refer to the Research Resources and Supplemental Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom.Library ResourcesThe following e-books or articles from the Capella University Library are linked directly in this course. Note: Some of the articles listed are fairly old and are included here because they are considered seminal works in the field.Abele, A. E., & Brack, S. (2013). Preference for other persons’ traits is dependent on the kind of social relationship. Social Psychology, 44(2), 84–94.Anderson, S. L., Adams, G., & Plaut, V. C. (2008). The cultural grounding of personal relationship: The importance of attractiveness in everyday life. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 95(2), 352–368.Ayduk, O., Mendoza-Denton, R., Mischel, W., Downey, G., Peake, P. K., & Rodriguez, M. (2000). Regulating the interpersonal self: Strategic self-regulation for coping with rejection sensitivity. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 79(5), 776–792.Eastwick, P. W., & Hunt, L. L. (2014). Relational mate value: Consensus and uniqueness in romantic evaluations. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 106(5), 728–751.Eastwick, P. W., & Finkel, E. J. (2008). The attachment system in fledgling relationships: An activating role for attachment anxiety. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 95(3), 628–647.Feeney, J. A., & Noller, P. (1990). Attachment style as a predictor of adult romantic relationships. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 58(2), 281–291.Oswald, R. (2002). Inclusion and belonging in the family rituals of gay and lesbian people. Journal of Family Psychology, 16(4), 428–436.Assessment InstructionsLook in the Capella library for research articles on the topic of attachment styles in adulthood, theories of love, and the relationship between attachment styles and types of love. Consider whether there is a connection between adult attachment styles and the types of love adults develop. In your assessment, include the following:Examine the relationship between Sternberg’s triangular theory of love and types of adult attachment as described by Baumeister and Bushman (see the Context for this assessment).Are specific types of attachment related to specific types of love?Does research support a connection between type of adult attachment and type of adult love?Explain how a psychology professional can use the research on attachment styles and types of love to help people prepare for success in couple relationships.Your submitted assessment should be 3–4 pages in length, excluding title page and reference page. Be sure to follow APA guidelines for format and style.Additional RequirementsInclude a title page and reference page.At least three current scholarly or professional resources.APA format.Times New Roman font, 12 point.Double spaced.Love and Attachment Scoring GuideCRITERIANON-PERFORMANCEBASICPROFICIENTDISTINGUISHEDExamine the relationship between adult attachment styles and types of adult love.Does not describe the relationship between adult attachment styles and types of adult love.Describes the relationship between adult attachment styles and types of adult love.Examines the relationship between adult attachment styles and types of adult love.Examines the relationship between adult attachment styles and types of adult love; supports analysis with examples from case studies or real life.Explain how research on love and attachment can be used to help individuals in a professional setting.Does not explain how research on love and attachment can be used to help individuals in a professional setting.Explains how research on love and attachment can be used to help individuals but is unclear how to use it in a professional setting.Explains how research on love and attachment can be used to help individuals in a professional setting.Explains how research on love and attachment can be used to help individuals in a professional setting and includes strategies a psychology professional might use.Use valid, scholarly research resources relevant to the field of social psychology.Does not use valid, scholarly research resources relevant to the field of social psychology.Uses research resources that are not valid, scholarly, or relevant to the field social psychology such as Wikipedia or About.com.Uses valid, scholarly research resources relevant to the field of social psychology.Uses valid, scholarly research resources relevant to the field of social psychology and establishes the credibility of the research.Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.Writing does not support a central idea. Does not use correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.Writing supports an idea but is inconsistent and contains major errors of grammar, usage, and mechanics.Writing coherently supports a central idea with few errors of grammar, usage, and mechanics.Writing is coherent, using evidence to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.Use APA format and style.Does not use APA format and style.Uses APA format and style but inconsistently and with errors.Uses APA format and style consistently and with few errors.Uses correct APA format and style consistently and with no errors.