Category: Psychology

Directions: You will need to watch the PBS documentary, “A Class Divided,” and then write a double-spaced, 1-2 page reaction paper, regarding your thoughts about the experiment and the teacher and students included in the video. You will need to refer to Ch. 13 and use some of the terms in the chapters within your reaction paper as they apply to the video. This video focuses on stereotypes, attitudes and behavior, and prejudice and how it can impact others. To view the video, click on the link provided or you can copy and paste it into your browser.
“A Class Divided” https://www.pbs.org/video/frontline-class-divided/Links to an external site.
This assignment is due Sunday at 11:59pm. See Course Schedule for due date.
Your paper needs to be 1-2 pages, typed, double-spaced, and submitted on Canvas. Upload your paper as a Word document or PDF file.

Students are to choose five peer-reviewed psychology research articles and write an annotated bibliography.  Articles should be related to your stated research question. 
Students are to provide an APA formatted citation for each article, as well as a  summary of the article (in the student’s own words).  Summaries should include the research question addressed in the article as well as hypotheses, a description of the sample and methodology used, and an overview of the results and implications.  Finally, include ONE line/sentence describing how the article supports your research question/hypothesis.   
Please be sure to paraphrase and summarize in YOUR OWN WORDS!  Excessive use of direct quotes/copying and pasting will be negatively graded. 
Each summary should be approximately one to two paragraphs.  The idea is to see that you read and understood the study overall, and that you are able to relay the study in your own words.  

Submit the complete version of the concept paper for the final course assessment
Introduction
A research problem is identified from the literature review process and a research question is developed to address the research problem. This is the foundation to a sustainable research study. Once this groundwork is laid, framing the research topic with compatible research procedures is the last step to presenting a research concept.
A research concept paper introduces a research topic before a full research proposal is prepared. Concept papers allow researchers to think about the research process after a thorough literature review has been drafted. Many times full research proposals fall short of demonstrating a research problem or the research topic is not well constructed. A concept-paper approach allows learners to focus on the research topic, research literature, and research problem before proposing a full study. The remaining research features are addressed succinctly to identify the procedure to be used, describe the procedure to be used, and provide a rationale for that procedure.
The goal of completing this assessment is to become proficient at identifying appropriate research topics in the field of psychology. It is also important to understand how to approach the literature. This means that literature searches need to be coordinated to fit the topic. From there, the literature should be deconstructed. The research organization tools are great to populate with the essential components of the literature. The review is crafted from the deconstruction that takes place when using a research organization tool. This is where researchers are responsible for putting the findings together to present a new whole: a new perspective that leads to an understanding of the topic that you wish to bring forward.
Overview
You will submit the complete version of the concept paper for the final course assessment. If you’ve been building throughout the course, you are probably ready to submit it. It’s important that you revise the content based on instructor feedback. Use the template provided to complete the assessment. Make sure that you address the following sections, paying particular attention to the details required in length of the sections (number of paragraphs) and length of the paragraphs (number of sentences). Follow APA format.
Concept Paper Checklist.Use this Concept Paper Checklist to ensure that you have addressed all sections required for the concept paper. Note that each section includes an abbreviated description. Consult the assessment and scoring guide for a complete overview of the requirements.
Concept Paper Template.Make sure you are using the provided template.
Cover Page.Your cover page includes the title of your concept paper. It also includes your name (without title or degree) and it has not been modified in any way. Do not add or delete anything else.
The Concept Paper
Include a brief introduction of the research topic and its significance. A road map of the organization of the paper should complete the introduction.
BACKGROUND
The background of your study is a modified version of your literature review. It reflects the most important points from the main ideas of the literature review. Provide a summary of those main points that highlight the gaps in the literature. This section should communicate the main ideas from the literature review, and it should restate the gaps in the literature, making a smooth transition to the research problem.
The Background section should include three paragraphs addressing the main ideas captured in the literature review.
Specifically, address the historical and contemporary understanding of the research problem in the first paragraph.
In the second paragraph, address the gap in the research—where the research falls short of addressing your specific interest related to the research topic.
The third and final paragraph needs to be a discussion of how the extension of the research concept, as a research study, would address the research problem.
All paragraphs should include 5–7 sentences.
RESEARCH PROBLEM
The research problem needs to be an explicit statement about the convergence and divergence in the literature review and a clear declaration of the problem deriving from the gap in the literature. It needs to address what the research literature states we know, what the literature indicates we know, and what we don’t know, based on the published research. This should be a succinct, yet detailed paragraph of 5–7 sentences. The research problem is the impetus for the research question.
RESEARCH QUESTION
The research question should accurately reflect the research topic, theory, population, variables, and methodology. It should also address the research problem specifically. State it as a question. Include the hypothesis, null hypothesis, and alternative hypothesis.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Goals and objectives are important to address in a concept paper, as they form the justification for pursuing research. Anyone reading this research concept would want to understand why this is important and what the goals would be if it were to be pursued as a full research study. State the goals of this study as if you were going to conduct it or pursue a research proposal. Think about the significance of conducting a study like this and the impact it could have (recall that significance was addressed in Assessment 2). State the goals in a succinct paragraph of 4–6 sentences. List the objectives (what the purpose of the study would be) in narrative—minimum of three objectives. You can add more if needed. Cite to support your claims.
POPULATION AND SAMPLE
Describe the general population, the target population (include a description of the social setting), and study’s sample. Consider this example when describing the population:
The general population (i.e., students with disabilities).
Target population (i.e. students with disabilities in one specific district—geographic location).
The study sample (students with disabilities in the district that will participate in the study—actual study sample).
Identify the sampling strategy, provide a sample size appropriate for the study design, include a justification. When describing the sample size provide evidence that the sample size is adequate for the research design. You can use the Which Statistical Analysis Should You Use? tool to find the appropriate statistical test. As a general rule of thumb, consider the following:
Absolute Minimum: 50 cases or participants applicable to studies that use frequencies/descriptive statistics and parametric statistical tests (t-tests, ANOVA, correlation, regression analysis)—additional requirements related to the use of certain statistical analysis procedures may increase that number. Survey research = 10 subjects per survey question.
An a-priori Power Analysis is required to justify the study sample size based on the anticipated effect size and selected design. Include this in addition to using the literature to support your choices.
METHODOLOGY AND PROCEDURES
Quantitative Research
Define and describe quantitative research. Identify, define, and describe the research design. Provide a description of your instruments: All surveys, tests, questionnaires, experimental procedures, clinical interventions, inventories, and other data-collection tools should appear in an instrument subsection. A forecast of reliability and validity should be presented. Data collection and data analysis strategies also need to be addressed.
Instruments. Provide a detailed discussion of the instrumentation and data collection which includes validity and reliability of the data. Describe the structure of each data collection instrument and data sources (tests, questionnaires, interviews, observations, databases, media, etc.). Specify the type and level of data collected with each instrument.
Data Collection. Describe the procedures for the actual data collection that would allow replication of the study by another researcher, including how each instrument or data source would be used, how and where data would be collected, and recorded.
Data Analysis. Address the what, why, and how of data analysis. Identify what statistical/non-statistical analysis would be used. Discuss why the statistical analysis is the best selection. Demonstrate how the statistical analysis was selected, align with the research question and design.
CONCLUSION
Restate your research topic, restate the research problem and research question, briefly discuss the significance of the topic as a potential study, summarize the key supporting ideas you discussed throughout the literature review, and offer your final thoughts on how this topic would advance the knowledge base.
Length.The concept paper assessment should be 12–15 pages, not including references.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment rubric criteria:
Competency 1: Determine the scientific merit of the professional literature.Summarize the main ideas from the literature review to inform the research concept background.
Align the research components: the problem statement, the purpose, the research question, and the research design.
Explain methodology and procedures.
Competency 4: Embrace, respect, and respond to individual differences and diversity in the practice of psychology.Describe the population from which the sample will be taken that represents a sampling of the general population in a way that respects diversity, including race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, physical ability, and gender.
Competency 5: Communicate psychological concepts effectively using the professional standards of the discipline.Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.
Exhibit proficiency in writing and use of APA (7th edition) style.
Requirements: 4-5

please complete the report based on the person’s information provided. Note: only do the intake report form.

The goals of this assignment are for you to get experience learning from a primary source and to apply concepts from a journal article to anything you experience outside of class (e.g., your own interactions and observations, hypothetical examples, events in literature or movies). This assignment will give you an opportunity to use a primary source rather than the textbook. The paper should include: 
A 1-page summary of the theory and research findings reported in the article

Answer this question in at least 3-4 pages using times new roman 12 pts. DO NOT rewrite the question or put a lead in discussion, abstract or introduction. DO NOT use first person or a conversational style. DO NOT include personal opinion or content beyond the course or peer reviewed research. you need to begin by clearly defining the concept/ term being asked about. This means not only do you cite the one or two sentence definition from the text, but go further and fully explain the concept using your own words. Fully illustrate what the concept/ term is and its broad application in society or various contexts. After you have provided a comprehensive definition, then illustrate its application to the video/ article assigned with this Research Paper. Discuss the evidence in this video/ clip that does or does not support the term/ concepts meaning as outlined in the textbook research. Be sure to fully explain how the content you selected from the video/ article supports or refutes the research outlined in the textbook or peer reviewed articles. Do not simply give the example without linking it to the research you have put forth.
The video that needs to be used in reference is https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/rita-moreno-just-a-girl-who-decided-to-go-for-it
The textbook that needs to be used in reference is Psychology of Women & Gender
Authors: Miriam Liss, Kate Richmond & Mindy J Erchull
Publisher: Norton Review the textbook research discussing Sexual Scripts; discuss in detail how any two of these research findings are supported or refuted by Ms. Moreno’s experiences this documentary. Explain in detail how any two research assertions in the of Selling Women’s Bodies section of the textbook emerge as relevant in this documentary and the implications of these. Comprehensively explain the external peer reviewed research findings examining stereotypes of Latina women’s sexuality in the media; discuss how two research findings in your research article support or refute experiences Ms. Moreno shared in this documentary.

Week 4 Presentation:
Use resources from Weeks 1 – 3 for this assignment. From the list below, answer the following questions in your PowerPoint presentation. This presentation should be no less than ten – twelve slides, not including title and Reference slide. Your presentation should include graphics, as well as utilizing the Note portion of the PowerPoint template. There are several YouTube tutorials available to help guide you through this presentation, e.g. PowerPoint 2016 Tutorial – A Complete Tutorial on Using PowerPoint
Your presentation should include the following subsets of psychology: Developmental, Personality, Learning/Memory and Psychopathology, BioPsychology and Perception Psychology.
The following questions should be substantively addressed and answered.
What is your current interest in each of the above subfields of psychology covered thus far?
How can one utilize a degree in each of these fields of psychology?
What should your undergraduate degree plan be for the field that interests you the most?
Will you need to go to Graduate School to pursue these careers?
What surprised you the most about each of these fields?
Thinking about the career field that interests you the most, what do you believe you will have to improve upon to meet or exceed expectations?
The last two – four slides of your presentation should substantively summarize what you found most interesting while completing this assignment and at least one element you learned during this assignment of which you can benefit in knowing more.
Your presentation should include:
Title Slide
Body of slides, with Note Portions (8-10 slides)
Conclusion/Summary, with Note Portions (2-4 slides)
Reference Slide (at least three APA academic references)
IMPORTANT: You MUST utilize the Note portion of the PowerPoint. Each slide should have at least one substantive paragraph, e.g. five- seven sentences regarding what you have highlighted on the slides. The Note portion is worth a significant amount of points for this assignment.
Once you have completed the above assignment, save as a .pptx file and upload to the assignment link for Week 4.

Discussion 2: Designing a High School Curricula (Ch. 6)
Imagine you are designing a high school curricula. What courses would be offered and why? Which courses should be required, and which should be left as electives? Why? Consider traditional academic subjects, instruction more directly relevant to work, family, leisure, and citizenship, and classes in “general education”—in subjects such as art, home economics, health, sex education, driver education, and personal finance.
Critical Discussion Includes:
Discussing the presented information and connecting it back to the textbook chapters covered thus far. Discussing your opinion of the point mentioned, why you hold that opinion, and how that opinion can be supported by the material in the textbook.
How you see the information presented as consistent/inconsistent with what you have learned so far, making sure to mention specifics from the textbook and lectures.
Consistencies/inconsistencies in the presented information itself.
It is beyond saying that you like/dislike something or simply agree/disagree.
Discussion Board Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Points
Initial Post:
Initial response to prompt
10 to >9 pts
Excellent
Posts well developed response to the prompt that fully addresses and develops all aspects of the prompt.
9 to >6 pts
Good
Posts well developed response to the prompt that addresses all aspects of the prompt; lacks full development of concepts.
6 to >0 pts
Acceptable
Posts adequate response to prompt with superficial thought and preparation; doesn’t address all aspects of the prompt.
0 pts
Unacceptable
Does not complete assignment.
10 pts

Article:https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1039856218822745
Introduction:
the research problem
a quick summary of the literature review – only need to provide a few highlights here
the research question
the variables for this study (be sure to include if they are independent or dependent variables and if they are operationally defined)
Methods:
Participants and sampling technique
Research method used, including a summary of the procedures for the study
Was reliability and/or validity addressed in the research methods?
How did the researcher(s) incorporate ethical considerations in this study? Connect these considerations to the APA’s Code of Ethics.
Results:
Summarize the research findings
What statistical analysis was used to analyze the data? Identify the result of the statistical analysis.
Was the result statistically significant? How do you know this?
Conclusions:
What are the conclusions of the study?
Describe the external validity of this study. What needs to be considered in the generalizability of this study?

The essay is an argumentative style essay. The research question must remain the same, but the prompt can be altered to fit better, although it should still be similair to the research question. I attached an outline that I made, please use it as a reference for general ideas, and not as a strict guideline. It also includs an annotated bibliography, I would prefer for at least half the sources in it to be used for the actual essay, but even just 1-2 is fine.
Here is my research question: What effect does being raised in harsh environments have on people’s mental health later in their life?
And the prompt: Childhood experiences in harsh environments can profoundly shape mental health trajectories into adulthood.
Here are the instructions for the assigment:
APA Style
The abstract is between 150 and 250 words.
The abstract is in one paragraph.
The abstract includes the research questions/problems, research purpose, research methods/types of research included, conclusions, and implications of the research.
The abstract includes keywords that collectively describe the research and summarize the article.
Assignment content is structured using the basic pattern: introduction, body, and conclusion • Effective body paragraphs with discernible topic sentences • Uses RENNS formula to effectively develop paragraphs • Logical connection between words, sentences, and paragraphs • Use of appropriate rhetorical strategies.
Essay demonstrated enhanced persuasion of student’s own argument by collaborating with ideas already in the field, or by posing a challenge to another critic or writer.
A minimum of six (6) credible sources (including the primary text) from the following categories • Scholarly journals: These are considered one of the most reliable sources for academic writing. They are often written by scholars in a particular field and are based on original research • Books: These can be academic books or encyclopedias • Reputable websites: These include official government sites or educational institutions. Websites ending in .gov or .edu are also credible • Newspapers: These can be a reliable source for global information • Government entities: Papers, information, and claims published by government entities are highly regulated by professionals.
Principles of proper citation applied as in-text citations (Parenthetical and Narrative In-Text Citations) including references.
1000 – 1200 Words (excluding References and quotes)