APPLIED RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY
Overview
The purpose of this assignment is to apply psychological theories and research findings to practical, real-world issues or problems.
Preparation
Before beginning this assignment, preview the scoring guide and download the following documents:
- APA Paper Template [DOCX]|https://courserooma.capella.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/PSYC/PSYC1000/201000/Course_Files/cf_apa_paper_template.docx|courserooma.capella.edu|/bbcswebdav/institution/PSYC/PSYC1000/201000/Course_Files/cf_apa_paper_template.docx” rel=”noopener”>APA Paper Template [DOCX].
- Use this template to write your paper.
- Week 9 Assignment Example [DOCX].
- You may use this example to give you an idea of what a Proficient or higher rating on the scoring guide would look like.
Instructions
Use the APA Paper Template (linked above) to complete the following:
- Write a 3–5 page paper (in addition to a title page and references page) that describes a possible solution for a clinical scenario with support from both theory and research.
- Use one of the following scenarios and supporting resources from Week 6’s Prepare: Choose Your Scenario activity as the basis for this assignment:
- Scenario 1: Mars Mission.
- Scenario 2: Office Decor.
- Scenario 3: Youth Sports.
- Scenario 4: Anti-Marijuana Campaign-My chosen topic
- Use in-text citations in the paper and create title and reference pages.
- Use the following Capella University Library resources to conduct research:
- PsycArticles Library Guide|http://capellauniversity.libguides.com/PsycARTICLES|capellauniversity.libguides.com|/PsycARTICLES” rel=”noopener”>PsycArticles Library Guide to find scholarly articles.
- Psychology Databases for researching a topic.
Use the following headings to organize your paper:
Title page:
- Follow the template instructions.
Overview:
- Apply a foundation psychological theory to address the problem in the selected scenario.
- Summarize the identified problem in the selected scenario.
- Propose a solution to the identified problem.
- Describe your solution.
Foundational Theory:
- Describe the theory or theories that apply to your scenario.
- Explain how theory shaped the proposed solution to the problem.
Research Method and Findings:
- Apply findings from scholarly research to develop a proposed solution to the problem in your scenario.
- Explain how the research findings shape your proposed solution.
- Describe the research methods outlined in your scholarly research articles.
Mental Health and Well-Being:
- Speculate how your proposed solution could impact mental health and well-being through behavior changes.
References:
- Follow the template instructions.
Assignment Requirements
- Written communication: Writing should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
- APA formatting: References and citations should be formatted according to current APA style and formatting.
- Paper length: 3–5 typed, double-spaced pages, not including the title page and references page.
- Resources: A minimum of three professional and scholarly sources. At least two sources should be scholarly (peer-reviewed journal articles). One source can be a textbook or other professional source. Please avoid popular media sources.
- Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
- SafeAssign: Use the SafeAssign Draft option to check your writing and ensure that you have paraphrased, quoted, and cited your sources appropriately.
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Scenario 4: Anti-marijuana Campaign
You have been asked to create ideas for an awareness campaign to prevent teenagers from using marijuana. Consider ideas that have a chance to attract adolescents’ attention. What does the research say about prevention?
- Possible theories:
- Behavioral theory.
- Psychoanalytic theory.
- Possible sources:
- Crano, W. D., Alvaro, E. M., Tan, C. N., & Siegel, J. T. (2017). Social mediation of persuasive media in adolescent substance prevention. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 31(4), 479‒487.
- Alvaro, E. M., Crano, W. D., Siegel, J. T., Hohman, Z., Johnson, I., & Nakawaki, B. (2013). Adolescents’ attitudes toward antimarijuana ads, usage intentions, and actual marijuana usage. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 27(4), 1027‒1035.
- Possible search terms:
- Drug use prevention, media campaign (use in combinations in Summon or Psychology Databases).
- Possible theories:
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