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Note: I have uploaded the lecture on the importance of peer relationships in childhood and adolescence and the marking criteria for this assignment. Please make sure to review it and use the reading recommended at the end of the lecture, as well as add in further reading as you develop your arguments (every argument must be backed up by relevant literature).
Task – Answer the following question: How important are peer relationships for healthy development in childhood and adolescence? Critically discuss with reference to theory and research.
Requirements:
Total word count for exam paper: 1,500 words.
Marks won’t be deducted if you exceed this word limit, but marks will be deducted if you discuss topics that are not relevant to the topic.
In-text citations must be included with an appropriate reference list (Please remember to use the APA(7th edition) Referencing system)
Don’t use subheadings (intro, main body, conclusion).
Introduction should be less than one page long (intro to the topic, states the problem, forms an argument etc).
Conclusion should also be less than one page long (what did you learn from the process, reading, what do you want to tell to the reader (child and adolescent psychotherapist, etc).
It has to be specific.
Must employ a combination of extensive research, theory and also how do we apply this in practice?
Must show that you understand the research, the implications of the research in real life and use empirical evidence to support your arguments