Category: Psychology

Psychology’s early schools of thought were diverse and thought-provoking. They emerged from brilliant minds, often shaping each other and trying to fill in the gaps of another perspective left behind. In your second assessment, you will be the guide by selecting one of these early schools of thought to dig into, learn more, and apply to a given scenario. You’ll consider this early school of thought’s key principles, major events and historical figures, how other schools of thought contributed to it, cultural influences, and applicability to current professional behaviors. You’ll end with identifying how the seeds of this school of thought remain present todayhow will it continue to have an impact in the future? Assessment Preparation Step 1: Pick one historical school of thought: Structuralism. Functionalism. Psychoanalysis. Behaviorism. Cognitive psychology. Gestalt psychology. Humanism. Step 2: Choose one of the following scenarios, and then follow the assessment instructions: Scenario A: Using your knowledge of the development of this school of thought to guide the behaviors of a supervisor or manager. Scenario B: Using your knowledge of the development of this school of thought to guide the behavior of advertisers or a marketing team. Scenario C: Using your knowledge of the development of this school of thought to guide the behaviors of a therapist working with teenagers. Scenario D: Using your knowledge of the development of this school of thought to guide the behavior of an educator working with young children. Step 3: Locate three peer-reviewed journal articles on your historical school of thought within the Capella University Library. Be sure that at least one of the three articles is related to the topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). To learn more about Capella’ diversity mission, visit the Capella University Mission and Leadership webpage. To accomplish this goal, find at least one article that comes from an international journal, uses a non-Western population, or represents clearly the experiences of an underrepresented group in the literature. Assessment Instructions For the topic and scenario of your choice, make sure you include the following in a 56-page paper: Title page. Introduction (suggested length: 1 paragraph). What school of thought are you reviewing? What are its key principles? Explanation of the major events that have affected the development of your school of thought. (suggested length: 23 paragraphs). What events and historical figures contributed to the creation of your school of thought? Discuss their contributions. Analysis of how other schools of thought have affected the development of your school of thought. (suggested length: 23 paragraphs). How have other schools of thoughts contributed to your school of thought? Compare/contrast the schools of thought and interpret any connections. Analysis of cultural influences that have affected the development of your school of thought. (suggested length: 23 paragraphs). How have societal movements and/or cultural factors shaped the development of this school of thought? Analysis of how knowledge of a school of thought applies to current professional behavior. (suggested length: 23 paragraphs). Consider the scenario you’ve selected in Step 2 above. How might this school of thought shape workplace behavior in that context? Provide examples to support your analysis. Conclusion (suggested length: one paragraph). How might this school of thought continue to have an impact in the future? Consider impact on individual, community, and global scales. Reference page. Submission Requirements You do not need an index or abstract for this paper. Use the APA Style Paper Template [DOCX]. Length: Write 56 pages of content in addition to a title page and references page. Written communication: Must be free of errors that detract from the overall message. Resources and citations: A minimum of four sources is required. Three must be peer-reviewed journal articles and one may be a credible professional source, such as a textbook. One article should represent DEI perspectives. Format according to current APA guidelines. See Academic Writer. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point. Competencies Measured By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria: Competency 1: Explain the major events, schools of thought, and cultural influences that have affected the development of the science of psychology. Explain the major events that have affected the development of a selected school of thought. Analyze how other schools of thought have affected the development of a selected school of thought. Analyze the cultural influences that have affected the development of a selected school of thought. Competency 3: Analyze psychological theory and scholarly literature in history, systems, and contemporary topics. Incorporates research from three peer-reviewed journal articles with one study from an international source or one that includes non-Western and/or underrepresented participants. Competency 4: Apply psychological theory and research to guide professional behavior. Analyze how knowledge of a school of thought applies to current professional behavior. Competency 5: Articulate future directions on an individual, community, and global scale to promote positive change. Articulate how a school of thought may continue to have an impact on individual, community, and global scales. Competency 6: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology. Use APA style paper formatting with only minor errors. Use APA style formatting for citations and reference list with only minor errors. Address assessment purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.

Psychology is a field rich in history with roots in other disciplines like philosophy. The history of a field affects the present and future state of a fieldthe order of events and development of theories over time can inform how we got to where we are now. In this course, you’ll begin by tracing the history of psychology from its ancient roots and end with considering how you can be the positive change in psychology and society. Along the way, you’ll learn about seminal theories, brilliant and influential minds, and the cultural influences and systems that have contributed to the development of the science of modern psychology. In this first assessment, you’ll be the graduate student via exploring an applied psychology area that you are interested in pursuing further. You’ll trace its history along with considering the societal or cultural needs that led to the development of this area. You’ll also consider how this psychological area can influence workplace behaviors and experiences. By further considering the social significance of the topic and future directions for the field, you’ll be well on your way towards seeing how psychology changes and evolves across time. Be the Graduate Student – Individual Paper This assessment gives you the opportunity to take a deep dive into an area of applied psychology that interests you. Scenario Imagine that you are considering graduate school and are trying to determine which area of psychology to pursue. You have narrowed down your choices to what Capella has to offer and the next step is to pick one to explore further. Assessment Preparation Step 1: Pick one area of psychology via spending some time reviewing the master’s level graduate specializations in psychology offered at Capella. Which of these areas of psychology interest you the most? Which one would you like to explore further? You might consider programs within our School of Psychology: MS in Psychology. General Psychology. Developmental Psychology. Industrial-Organizational Psychology. Educational Psychology. Sport Psychology. MS in Clinical Psychology. Applied Research. Clinical Counseling. Forensic Psychology. MS in School Psychology. You might consider programs within our School of Counseling and Therapy: MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. MS in Marriage and Family Therapy. MS in School Counseling. You might consider Applied Behavior Analysis: MS in Applied Behavior Analysis. Don’t see a specific area of psychology here that interests you? Run a different idea by your faculty for approval. Step 2: Locate two peer-reviewed journal articles on your selected area of psychology within the Capella University Library. Be sure that at least one of the two articles is related to the topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). To learn more about Capella’ diversity mission, visit the Capella University Mission and Leadership webpage. To accomplish this goal, find at least one article that comes from an international journal, uses a non-Western population, or represents clearly the experiences of an underrepresented group in the literature. Assessment Instructions Prepare a 34 page paper discussing one area of applied psychology. Introduction to Field (suggested length: one paragraph). Name and describe the applied psychology area you have selected. What does it focus on? What is its purpose? Evaluate the social significance of the topic. History of Field (suggested length: 23 paragraphs). Explain the key ideas, theories, and historical milestones related to that applied psychology field. Recruit 2 scholarly sources; one may be your textbook; one must be a peer-reviewed journal article. Societal and/or Cultural Needs (suggested length: 23 paragraphs). Explain the societal and/or cultural needs that led to the development of this area of psychology and include examples. Analyze the driving needs behind why the field was created; interpret their importance and consider implications and consequences for the identified needs. Recruit two scholarly sources; one may be your textbook; one must be a peer-reviewed journal article. At least one peer-reviewed journal article must be tied to topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Professional Influences (suggested length: two paragraphs). Analyze how this specific area of psychology may influence current professional behavior. Review how this area of psychology may impact our workplace behaviors and experiences; interpret its importance and consider implications and consequences within the workplace. Include examples to support your analysis. Conclusion (suggested length: one paragraph). Describe potential future directions of this field on the individual, community, and global scales. Submission Requirements You do not need an index or abstract for this paper. Use the APA Style Paper Template [DOCX]. Length: Write 34 pages of content in addition to a title page and references page. Written communication: Must be free of errors that detract from the overall message. Resources and citations: A minimum of three sources is required. Two must be peer-reviewed journal articles and one may be a credible professional source, such as a textbook. One of the articles should represent DEI perspectives. Format according to current APA guidelines. See Academic Writer. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point. Competencies Measured By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and rubric criteria: Competency 1: Explain the major events, schools of thought, and cultural influences that have affected the development of the science of psychology. Explain the key ideas, theories, and historical milestones for this area of psychology. Explain the societal and/or cultural needs that led to the development of this area of psychology. Competency 2: Evaluate the social significance of contemporary topics in psychology. Describe a specific area of applied psychology, including its area of focus and social significance. Competency 3: Analyze psychological theory and scholarly literature in history, systems, and contemporary topics. Analyze three scholarly sources on the history and systems of psychology. Competency 4: Apply psychological theory and research to guide professional behavior. Analyze how this specific area of psychology applies to current professional behavior. Competency 5: Articulate future directions on an individual, community, and global scale to promote positive change. Articulate potential future directions of this field on individual, community, and global scales. Competency 6: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology. Use APA style paper formatting with only minor errors. Use APA style formatting for citations and reference list with only minor errors. Address assessment purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.

Biological systems influence our motivations. Some motivationslike eatingare pretty well understood. Other motivations remain a bit harder to explain. Understanding the biological aspect of the motivation we have is imperative for practitioners when understanding the behavior of their clients. Biology further contributes to our emotions and health. Think of your own emotional reactions or experiences of stress: what biological actions underlie such emotions or experiences? There are also biological building blocks behind our understanding of sex and gender. With this assessment, you will explore further one of these areas. The easy availability of poor quality, outdated, or inaccurate information about how our brains work can make it challenging to find trustworthy information. The objective of this assessment is to practice finding and using credible evidence to counter flawed sources. Preparation Choose one of the following controversial statements: Obesity is caused by a lack of willpower. There are large differences between men and womens cognitive ability. Only women should compete in womens sports. Topic of your choice related to the content in the chapters on Motivation, Sex, Gender, or Emotion in your course texts. Find one flawed source of information on the Internet. To find a flawed source, look for one with a substantial number of errors. Read what the textbooks say about the controversial statement. Use the controversial statement mentioned above and use it as your search word/phrase. If you don’t see a flawed source on the first page of results, skip to the third page of results or further. Look for sources that are not accurate based on the information in your textbooks. Tips for finding flawed sources: Scroll through your social media feeds. Scroll through your results and look for sources that are NOT: .gov websites. News or press websites. Find three peer-reviewed journal articles in the Capella University Library that summarize a research study focused on the actions of the brain and body that underlie your topic. Reviews of literature or meta-analyses are not appropriate for this assessment. Review the information about reliability, validity, and generalizability provided in the excerpt from Jhangiani et al.s (2025) Research Methods in Psychology: Excerpts From Chapter 4, Psychological Measurement [PDF]. Review the APAs Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct. Instructions In your paper, address the following components: Identify ONE other academic field (e.g., biology, medical sciences) that also studies your chosen topic. Compare and contrast this field with psychology in terms of approach, methods, and focus. For your topic, what are the benefits of the two fields working together? In other words, explain the benefits of interdisciplinary collaboration. Summarize your flawed source and explain why it is considered flawed. Use three peer-reviewed journal articles to support your analysis. For each article: Discuss the research methods, participants, and key results. Evaluate the reliability, validity, and generalizability of the sources. Discuss, using evidence from the article, the studys adherence to TWO of the APAs five Ethical Principles of Psychologists: Beneficence and Nonmaleficence. Fidelity and Responsibility. Integrity. Justice. Respect for People’s Rights and Dignity. Relate the actions of the mind and body to psychological and physical health. Describe the biological processes of the brain and body involved. Connect these biological mechanisms to your topic. Headings Use headers to organize your paper. Recommended headers: Flawed Source (Level 1). Peer-Reviewed Sources (Level 1). Source 1 (Level 2). Source 2 (Level 2). Source 3 (Level 2). Biological Mechanisms (Level 1). Theories (Level 1). Conclusion (Level 1). References (Level 1 start on a new page).

Biopsychology is the study of how the human brain and body work, specifically: How do the cells in our brain lead to our thoughts and actions? That’s the essence of the mind-body problemwhat role does biology play? Theres an old saying that the best way to learn is to teach someone else. For this assessment, you are asked to develop a teaching aid that helps explain to a 10-year-old child how messages are transmitted in the brain. The objective of this assessment is to help you understand the basic actions of the brain by explaining it to the hypothetical 10-year-old child (feel free to test out your fine work on a child you know). Instructions Select one brain structure from the list below to focus on in your teaching aid: Brocas area. Wernickes area. Thalamus. Hypothalamus. Pons. Reticular formation. Cerebellum. Develop a teaching aid to explain to a 10-year-old child the way the brain communicates. Be sure to cite your sources. The final product should answer the following questions: Explain how neurons communicate. How do neurons work? How do they talk to each other? What happens to leftover transmitters? Consider including the following: Resting potential, graded potential, action potential. Neurotransmission release. Excitatory postsynaptic potential or inhibitory neuron potential. Explain the functions of the area of the brain you chose from the list above. Helpful tip: Start by reviewing the readings and creating bullet points for each step. Then reword your bullet points in different ways until you find one that is clear, simple, and easy to understand. You might consider using metaphors if it helps. Optional WebAR Experience Throughout this course, you will find QR Codes that will allow you to interact with integrated Augmented Reality content and experiences. Please use your mobile device to access the tutorial using this QR code. Getting Started With WebAR. Click the QR code WebAR: Teach a Child Neuron Communications for a 3D view of how neurons communicate with each other.

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