This assignment will be written for a personality psychology class. The paper will discuss if individuals marry people with similar personalities. Below you will find the directions for the assignment.

In 2,000-2,500-words develop a position paper in which you:

-Relate your chosen topic to personality development
-You must have a well-developed thesis and strong argumentation to support your thesis.
-Your paper should be steeped in research with little filler or non-supported conclusions.
-Use of first person is not allowed.
-Your paper must conform to APA writing standards including the use of APA formatted in-text citations from research and credible sources on the Internet to support your position.
-Your paper must include 8-10 scholarly sources. Your text, about.com, and Wikipedia are not considered scholarly sources.
-Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
– An abstract is required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.