{"id":3534,"date":"2020-11-09T14:02:56","date_gmt":"2020-11-09T14:02:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/onlineclassesguru.com\/?p=3534"},"modified":"2020-11-09T14:02:56","modified_gmt":"2020-11-09T14:02:56","slug":"fundamentals-of-psychology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onlineclassesguru.com\/index.php\/2020\/11\/09\/fundamentals-of-psychology\/","title":{"rendered":"Fundamentals of Psychology"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p>You are required to complete one course paper during the 8-week module; it will be due at the end of Unit 7. Please note that PRIOR to completing the course paper you will complete two other assignments that are designed to help you write a successful course paper. These include:<\/p>\n<p>1. Course paper resources assignment due by Sunday of Unit 4<\/p>\n<p>2. Course paper outline assignment due by Sunday of UNIT 5<\/p>\n<p>These assignments are designed to help you complete your paper in stages. You will be graded on these assignments and receive feedback from your instructor so you will be comfortable that you are on the \u0093right track\u0094 to complete the course paper in UNIT 7.<\/p>\n<p>The requirements for your course paper are as follows:<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Written in the format of the most current (6th) edition of the APA manual.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 This type of research paper is similar to a literature review in that you will be discussing what information is currently known about your topic.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Include a discussion of psychological theory AND key research findings relevant to your chosen topic (below). Your incorporation of theory and research should come from the information you find through your reading of scholarly sources and journal articles (from your course paper resources assignment due in UNIT 3).<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Include specific examples that support theory and research.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Please note that this is NOT an opinion essay.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 The body of the paper must be five full pages in length, not including APA style title page and References page.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Each paper must be a Word document, double spaced with size 12 Times New Roman font and 1 inch margins on all sides.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Please use complete sentences, appropriate grammar, spelling, and a minimum of 4 SCHOLARLY references (you may use your textbook as one reference). Please be sure to avoid using Internet sources such as Wikipedia or other web-based resources that do not have strong academic backing.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 You will also be required to use in-text references in your work in accordance with APA style to avoid plagiarism. Plagiarism detection software will be used to scan each paper.<\/p>\n<p>Refer to the rubric below for a guideline as to how your paper will be graded. Students are strongly encouraged to use the writing center (writing@post.edu) for assistance with all assignments.<\/p>\n<p>Each paper must be submitted via Blackboard; emailed copies will not be accepted. Policies in regard to turning work in late also apply to these assignments .<\/p>\n<p>Course Paper Topics: Please choose ONE of the following topics below for your paper:<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Compare and contrast humanistic and behavioral approaches to psychology? Please be sure to use at least 4 scholarly research examples to help demonstrate these principles.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Choose a topic (examples: aggression, schizophrenia, depression, learning, conformity, media influence) in Psychology you would like to study. How would YOU study this topic using the Scientific Method? This should be your OWN design and not a copy of a previously published study.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Describe four primary ethical principles required for psychological research with human beings. Please be sure to use at least four scholarly research examples to help demonstrate the principles.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Why does a course on psychology begin by examining the structures and function of the nervous system? Give specific examples from at least 4 research studies that demonstrate how the nervous system influences behavior.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Compare and contrast classical conditioning and operant conditioning. Explain real world applications of these learning theory principles. Please be sure to use at least four scholarly research examples to help demonstrate the principles.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Define reinforcement and punishment. Why do psychologists prefer negative reinforcement to punishment as a way to shape behavior? Be sure to share at least four scholarly research examples in your discussion of the concepts.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Describe the effects of watching violent television programs and movies on children. Please be sure to use at least four scholarly research examples to help demonstrate these effects.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 What are four harmful maternal behaviors that can affect the developing child?<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Choose one aspect of development (cognitive, personality, language, social\/emotional) and discuss how nature and nurture might interact to influence this aspect of development. Please be sure to discuss at least fourscholarly research examples to support your ideas.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 How do cultural factors influence human development? Please be sure to use at least four scholarly research examples to support your ideas.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Choose a theorist (Freud, Piaget, Erikson, Skinner, or Bandura). Explain the main features of their theory and the relevance of their theory today. Please be sure to use at least four scholarly research examples to support your ideas.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Choose a psychological disorder. Define the disorder, explain symptoms and impact on the individual and family\/society. Discuss potential causes, and treatments. Please be sure to use at least four scholarly research examples to support your ideas.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Explain how attitudes are changed through persuasion, and describe how attitudes and behavior influence one another. Please be sure to use at least four scholarly research examples to support your ideas.<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Define cognitive dissonance. Provide an example of cognitive dissonance from your own experience. Explain why cognitive dissonance can cause attitude change. 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