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Overview

In this assignment, you will write a 3–5 page paper on the effects of social media on the developing mind.

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. 

· 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.

· 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.

· 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.

· 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.

· 1–2 paragraphs describing how you’ll use this information in a future psychology-related job or career.

·
Conclusion.

· One paragraph summarizing your key points.

· End with a concluding thought.

·
References.

· 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 WriterLinks to an external site. 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.

 

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