The purpose of the Research Table document is to help you organize the research that you conduct for your final project. The first portion of the document is an annotated bibliography.
Here, you will keep notes on the various research materials that you read while researching your final project. The second portion of this document is a chart that you can use to take notes on key theories related to the theories you encounter during the course.
Your first entry in your table will be related to Freudâ€TMs theory. This practice will allow you to receive meaningful feedback on your use of this tool to help you support your final project.
Prompt: For this assignment, complete one row of the annotated bibliography section of the table. Use research you have identified related to Freudâ€TMs theory.
Next, complete the second portion of the chart with notes on the key theories related to Freudâ€TMs theory. The second portion of the chart has you note how the research is related to your selected theory for the final project.
How relevant is the research? How does the research compare and contrast with the final project theory? You will use this information as you complete the milestone assignments and the final project. Incorporate the feedback you receive from this assignment as you continue to add research to the table.
Part One: Annotated Bibliography
i. Citation: Use APA formatting for your citations.
ii. Summary and applicability to the final project
a. Not all sources you encounter in your research will be applicable to the final paper, so it is a good idea to note the relation the theory does or does not have. You may come back to a source at a later time as you gain more insight about the different theories, so note all the different research you encounter for easy retrieval.
iii. Additional Notes
Part Two: Theory Chart
i. Key Concepts
a. Identify the key concepts of the research.
ii. Historical Context and Historical Figures
a. Summarize the historical context of the research, including historical figures related to the research.
iii. Validity and Accuracy
a. Part 1 of the textbook explains these terms to help you further evaluate the theory based on validity and accuracy. Use this information to evaluate the validity and accuracy of the research.
iv. Applicability of Theory Today
a. Identify the contemporary application of each theory.
v. Theoryâ€TMs Relationship to the Final Project
a. Does the new theory support or contrast with the theory evaluated in the final project?
b. What key concepts are important for the comparison to the final project?
c. Is there a strong or weak relation to the theory evaluated in the final project?Overview
aThe final project for this course incorporates key elements required in your role as an emerging professional in the field of psychology: demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the subject matter of psychology; provide a nuanced, critical analysis of this subject matter; and illustrate the theory's relevance in the field by defending its use for real-world problems.
You will accomplish these tasks in the final project by producing a theoretical analysis in which you develop and support a position statement regarding the ways the theory you select fits into the larger scope of personality theory. To this end, you will argue the use of your theory in a contemporary theoretical context. To accomplish this, you will do the following: provide a detailed description of a selected theory using appropriate source material as the basis of your description;
2) provide a critical analysis of the theory that addresses the validity of the theory drawing on published research, establishes the contemporary relevance of the theory, identifies strengths and weaknesses of the theory, examines the cultural utility of the theory, and considers the theory within the larger context of personality psychology; and propose an application of the theory to a contemporary issue or phenomenon.
The project is divided into three milestones, which will be submitted at various points throughout the course to scaffold learning and ensure quality final submissions. These milestones will be submitted in Modules Three, Five, and Seven. The final product will be submitted in Module Nine.
Refer to the Project Theorists document for a list of preapproved theorists and resources.
In this assignment, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes:
• Evaluate the use of personality theories in published research for validity and contemporary relevance
• Analyze contemporary theories in personality psychology for their changing roles in the field over time
• Defend the use of personality psychology theories by assessing them against alternative theoretical perspectives
• Illustrate the applicability of theories in personality psychology to contemporary issues and different cultural perspectives
• Formulate conclusions on the contemporary use of theories in personality psychology based on theoretical analysis
Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
Prompt
I. Background: In this section, you will analyze the key concepts and background of your theory. Select your theory and theorist from the list of preapproved theorists.
A. Provide a historical overview of your selected theorist, including relevant biographical information and historical events that influenced the theorist.
B. Analyze the historical development of the theory based on the context of the theorist. Support your response with relevant research. For example, how did your chosen theory compare with the prevailing theory/theories of psychology in practice during this time period? How does the theory relate to the work of earlier theorists?
C. Articulate the key concepts of your chosen theory as conceived by the theorist. Support your response with relevant research.
D. Discuss how the theory is used today, identifying key differences from its initial application. What key concepts in the theory have changed over time, and how has the theory's role changed?
II. Evaluation: In this section, you will state your position regarding the continuing relevance of the theory in the field of personality psychology. Then, you will be tasked with defending that position in a number of ways, including evaluating its current use, defending it against alternative theoretical positions, and showing its value for real-world problems.
A. Position Statement
i. Develop a position statement regarding your theory's continued relevance in personality psychology today. Your statement must be supported with logical rationale.
ii. Evaluate the validity and accuracy of secondary research using your theory, explaining how effectively it supports your position statement. Be sure to cite specific examples from the research in your response.
iii. Evaluate your theory's appropriateness for a range of cultural perspectives in its contemporary use, and explain how effectively this supports your position statement. Be sure to cite relevant sources in your response. In other words, how well does this theory make testable predictions about human behavior across a range of cultural perspectives, including those of special populations?
B. Alternative Theoretical Positions: For this section, you will select two or more alternative theories in personality psychology and address the following:
i. Compare the theory to alternative theoretical positions that are currently used by researchers in personality psychology. For instance, how do their key concepts compare?
ii. Assess the extent to which these alternative positions challenge the validity, weaknesses, or biases of your chosen theory. Be sure to cite specific examples from published research in your response.
iii. Defend the contemporary use of the theory against the challenges you identified. Be sure to support your defense with relevant research.
C. Application
i. Apply your selected theory in explaining a real-world problem (e.g., PTSD) or phenomenon (e.g., social media use). How would your theorist understand this problem or phenomenon in terms of its root cause and key characteristics? Be sure to cite relevant research in your response.
ii. Assess published secondary research for solutions with the potential to address this problem or phenomenon. Does the contemporary use of your theory provide viable approaches to this problem? What are they?
iii. Explain how this application relates to the theory's larger contemporary relevance. In other words, how does this application demonstrate your theory's potential to advance knowledge in personality psychology?
III. Conclusion: In this section, you will synthesize your analysis and discuss key takeaways. Your conclusion should accomplish the following:
A. Summarize the changing use of your theory over time, including how its use compares with other theories in personality psychology. How does this theory fit within the spectrum of theories in personality psychology?
B. Based on your previous analysis, draw conclusions on the relevance of the theory moving forward. What can we learn from applications of this theory in contemporary research?
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