Assignment
Preparation
For this assessment, choose either a physical problem or psychosocial issue focused on self, personality, and abnormal behavior in the workplace. For example, a compulsion to gamble online creates many problems. Think about what unmet psychological need explains about the motivation to gamble. Is it an escape from negative emotional stress or the need for excitement-or something else? Another example, excessive Internet usage at work, may affect job performance and violate company policy. Consider the theory surrounding addiction and the theory that underlies the treatment of addiction. In addition to job performance issues, excessive computer usage can cause physical problems, for example, carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches, and backaches, et cetera.
Instructions
Finish each section of the APA Paper Template, linked in the Resources under the APA Resources heading, as you complete the following:
• Explain how the underlying psychological theory relates to the problem or issue.
• Ensure you complete the following for a reliable media source:
o Examine what current reliable media reports about your chosen issue.
o Evaluate a solution suggested by a reliable source.
• Ensure you complete the following for a scholarly source:
o Evaluate a solution suggested by a scholarly source.
o Assess the weaknesses in the data collection method of a scholarly source.
o Evaluate the conclusions of a scholarly source.
Note the following:
• References must be mostly scholarly in nature. In other words, you should direct your research to professional psychology journals and texts, as well as current articles from the media (for example, articles from PewResearch, professional journals, and respected media).
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.