Assignment task:
Overview
In this assignment, you will write a 3-5 page paper on the effects of social media on the developing mind. Need Assignment Help?
Preparation:
Topic Selection:
Choose one of the following topics:
- Internet use among elementary age children (ages 5-11).
- Social media use among adolescents (ages 12-17).
- Social media use among emerging adults (ages 18-25).
Research:
Using the Capella library, find two peer-reviewed journal articles on your topic. Some concepts to consider are:
- Information and higher-order processing.
- Memory.
- Google effect.
- Immediate gratification.
- Critical thinking.
- Reading, writing, and schooling.
- Critical analysis.
- Reading skills.
- Motor knowledge.
- Self-regulation.
- Metacognition.
- Emotions.
- Valence.
- Arousal.
- Nomophobia.
- Depression.
- Health.
- Rumination.
- Reappraisal.
- Stress.
- Exercise.
Instructions
Write a 3-5 page paper that includes:
Introduction.
o One paragraph summary of your topic.
- Include a thesis statement.
- Describe why it is important to study the digital behaviors of your selected age group.
Psychological concepts.
o 1-2 paragraphs on a psychological concept related to information or higher-order processes.
Chose a concept that relates to your topic:
- Memory.
- Google effect.
- Immediate gratification.
- Critical thinking.
- 1-2 paragraphs related to reading, writing, or schooling.
Chose a concept that relates to your topic:
- Critical analysis.
- Reading skills.
- Motor knowledge.
- Self-regulation.
- Metacognition.
Research.
o 1-2 paragraphs that summarize the research from the two peer-reviewed journal articles you found.
- Describe the main concepts, participants, methods, and research findings. Be sure to include citations.
Personal health.
o 1-2 paragraphs related to emotions.
Chose a concept that relates to your topic.
- Valence.
- Arousal.
- Nomophobia.
- Depression.
- 1-2 paragraphs related to health.
Chose a concept that relates to your topic.
- Rumination.
- Reappraisal.
- Stress.
- Exercise.
- One paragraph describing how you'll use this information in your personal life.
Careers.
o 1-2 paragraphs describing how you'll use this information in a future psychology-related job or career.
Conclusion.
o One paragraph summarizing your key points.
- End with a concluding thought.
References.
o Create a reference page.
Additional Requirements:
Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:
Written communication: Written communication is in professional style with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.
Resources: Use a minimum of three sources: your textbook and two peer-reviewed journal articles.
APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting.
- Refer to Academic Writer for guidance in using proper APA style.
Length: 3-5 typed, double-spaced pages.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Competencies Measured:
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Competency 1: Apply psychological principles to topics in the psychology of social media.
- Apply psychological principles related to information or higher order processes to topics in the psychology of social media.
- Apply psychological principles related to reading, writing, or schooling to topics in the psychology of social media.
Competency 2: Describe scholarly research findings in the psychology of social media.
- Describe scholarly research findings about social media.
Competency 3: Describe how psychological factors related to social media can influence a healthy lifestyle.
- Describe how psychological factors can influence a healthy lifestyle as it relates to emotions.
- Describe how psychological factors can influence a healthy lifestyle as it relates to health.
Competency 4: Apply psychological content and skills to career goals.
- Apply psychological content to career goals.
Competency 5: Communicate professionally with proper mechanics and effective organization.
- Cite sources using author and year, and provide some reference information required in APA style.
- Develop text using organization, structure, and transitions that demonstrate understanding of the relationship between the main topic and subtopics.