3 major perspectives of psychology

Major Perspectives Of Psychology In Everyday Life

Assignment: Major Perspectives of Psycholo- gy in Everyday Life

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Instructions The five major perspectives of modern psychology are important to understand because they are central to other key concepts and theories throughout the course. For example, you will learn about them again in our discussion about personality and psychological disorders.

While we read about the major perspectives of contemporary psychology in a textbook, these perspectives are also applicable to our everyday lives. Describe in detail a current event or a well- known topic of public interest that you find fascinating or intriguing. Then, choose at least two-three of the major perspectives (neuroscience, psychodynamic, humanistic, behavioral or cognitive) and discuss how they might provide insight into your chosen current event or well-known topic. Ensure that you make clear connections between your current event or well-known topic and the major perspectives you have chosen. Creativity is encouraged!

Some examples of major topic areas you could research further include: politics, social issues, entertainment industry (music, art, movies), sports, business, science, world news or technology.

Writing Requirements (APA format)

Textbook: Chapters 1, 2, 3 Lessons Minimum of 2 outside scholarly sources

Length: 2-3 pages (not including Title and References pages) Title page 1-inch margins

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PSYC110 Week 1 Assignment Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

10.0 pts

Grading

This activity will be graded based on the Current Event Essay Grading Rubric.

Course Outcomes (CO): 1

Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday

Double spaced 12-point Times New Roman font Running header in the upper left of all pages Page number in the upper right of all pages Parenthetical in-text citations included and formatted in APA style References page (a minimum of 2 outside scholarly sources plus the textbook and/or the weekly lesson and your current event of choice)

Content 10.0 pts Addresses all aspects of the assignment.

8.5 pts Addresses most aspects of the assignment.

7.5 pts Addresses some aspects of the assignment.

6.0 pts Addresses few aspects of the assignment.

0.0 pts No effort

Explanation of Concepts

20.0 pts Thoroughly explains the chosen current event or topic of public interest and the chosen psychological perspectives and concepts that connect to the current

17.0 pts Explains current event/topic of public interest and the chosen psychological perspectives and concepts that connect to that current event/topic of

15.0 pts Adequately explains current event/topic of public interest and/or the chosen psychological perspectives and concepts that connect to that

12.0 pts Explanation of current event/topic of public interest and/or chosen psychological perspectives and concepts is inadequate or unclear.

0.0 pts No effort

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20.0 pts

20.0 pts

event/topic of public interest

public interest, but more detail could be added.

current event/topic of public interest. Additional explanation and details are needed to clarify the current event/topic of public interest and the connected psychological perspectives.

Analysis 20.0 pts The central idea is developed and expanded. Thorough analysis of chosen psychological perspectives clearly supports the current event/public topic of interest and displays evidence of a thoughtful in- depth analysis.

17.0 pts The central idea is discernible and developed and basic analysis of chosen psychological perspectives and concepts is provided. A more thorough analysis could be included.

15.0 pts The central idea is discernible and developed and basic analysis of chosen psychological perspectives and concepts is provided. A more thorough analysis could be included.

12.0 pts The central idea is not developed, and the analysis of chosen psychological perspectives lacks critical thought.

0.0 pts No effort

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5.0 pts

5.0 pts

5.0 pts

Source Integration

5.0 pts All required resources are included: 1 source for current event/topic of public interest, 2 outside scholarly sources plus the textbook/online lesson.

4.25 pts Most required resources are included.

3.75 pts Some required resources are included.

3.0 pts Few required resources are included.

0.0 pts No effort

Writing: Mechanics & Usage

5.0 pts The writing is free of major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that would detract from a clear reading of the paper.

4.25 pts The writing contains a few major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation, but the errors do not detract from a clear reading of the paper.

3.75 pts The writing contains some major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that need to be addressed for a clearer reading of the paper.

3.0 pts The writing contains several major errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that impede a clear reading of the paper.

0.0 pts No effort.

APA Format

5.0 pts Paper is formatted to include all 7 of the following: title page, 1- inch margins, double- spaced, 12- point font, Times New Roman, running header, and

4.25 pts Paper is formatted to include 6 of the following: title page, 1- inch margins, double- spaced, 12- point font, Times New Roman, running header, and page

3.75 pts Paper is formatted to include 5 of the following: title page, 1- inch margins, double- spaced, 12- point font, Times New Roman, running header, and page

3.0 pts Paper is formatted to include 4 of the following: title page, 1- inch margins, double- spaced, 12- point font, Times New Roman, running header, and page

0.0 pts No effort

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Total Points: 75.0

10.0 pts

page numbers.

numbers. numbers. numbers.

APA Citations & References Page

10.0 pts All sources are properly cited in the text and references page demonstrating a mastery of APA format..

8.5 pts Most sources are cited in the text and references page. Some minor errors may exist in citation, but it does not interfere with understanding the source of the information.

7.5 pts Most sources are cited in the text and references page. Some errors may exist in citation that need to be addressed to clarify the source of information.

6.0 pts Sources are not properly/cited in the text/references page. Formatting contains several errors that suggest a lack of understanding of APA format.