Psychology

Write as a freshman in
college

Week 7 Assignment:
Decision-Making
Analysis Paper

Points 50
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1. Create a one-paragraph hypothetical scenario that illustrates one of the
following types of dilemmas or challenges.

● A moral dilemma (e.g., deciding whether to report a coworker for
unethical behavior)

● A practical problem (e.g., choosing between job offers with different
benefits)

● A personal decision (e.g., deciding whether to pursue further
education or enter the workforce)

2. In 2–3 pages, analyze the cognitive processes involved in making a decision.
Respond to each of the following:

● Identify and define the problem or dilemma.
● Gather relevant information and consider alternative options.
● Evaluate the potential consequences of each option.

● Decide and implement a plan of action.

3. Reflection: Respond to the following:
● What decision-making strategies would be employed in your

scenario?
● How could cognitive biases or heuristics influence the

decision-making process?
● Consider any ethical or moral considerations that would be

involved.

Your paper should include and incorporate 3 scholarly sources. Your paper must be in
APA Style and include in-text citations and a reference list. Your textbook can be one of
the sources.

Rubric
PSYC_160_OL – Paper Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

This
criterion
is linked
to a
Learning
Outcome

Content

25 to >22.25 ptsMeets or Exceeds ExpectationsThe writer clearly and
effectively responds to the assignment with details and specific examples.
Content fully addresses all aspects of the assignment. Main ideas are clear and
are well supported by detailed and accurate information. All content is accurate.
All opinions are thoroughly supported.

22.25 to >18.75 ptsMostly Meets ExpectationsThe response to the assignment
is generally adequate, but may not be thorough. May be lacking some details and
explanations. Main ideas are clear but are not well supported by detailed
information. Content addresses, or partially addresses, most aspects of the
assignment. Most content is accurate. Most opinions are supported in some way.

18.75 to >14.75 ptsBelow ExpectationsThe response to the assignment is
vague and/ or inaccurate. May be lacking several details and explanations. Main
ideas are not always clear or supported. Content addresses few aspects of the
assignment. Much of the content is inaccurate in some way. Few opinions are
supported.

14.75 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsThe writer does not respond to the
assignment or the response is far outside the parameters of the assignment. The
topic and main ideas are not clear. Most content is inaccurate.

25
pts

This
criterion
is linked
to a
Learning
Outcome

Organiza
tion

15 to >13.35 ptsMeets or Exceeds ExpectationsInformation is relevant and
presented in a logical order. Writing and integration of source materials is
eloquent and skillful. Connections among topics are clear without being repetitive
or redundant.

13.35 to >11.25 ptsMostly Meets ExpectationsWriting and integration of source
materials is adequate with lapses in structure. Most connections among topics
are clear without being repetitive or redundant.

11.25 to >8.85 ptsBelow ExpectationsWriting and integration of source
materials is awkward or confusing. Few connections among topics are clear.
There is some repetitiveness or redundancy.

8.85 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsThere is no clear , structure. Writing
lacks skill. Sources are not present. Connections among topics are not evident.

15
pts

This
criterion
is linked
to a
Learning
Outcome

Mechani
cs and
APA

10 to >8.9 ptsMeets or Exceeds ExpectationsThe assignment consistently
follows current APA format and is free from errors in formatting, citation, and
references. No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. All sources are cited
and referenced correctly. The paper meets all assignment criteria in length,
structure, and source criteria.

8.9 to >7.5 ptsMostly Meets ExpectationsThe assignment consistently follows
current APA format with only isolated and inconsistent mistakes and/or has a few
grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Most sources are cited and
referenced correctly. The paper meets most of the assignment criteria in length,
structure, and source criteria.

7.5 to >5.9 ptsBelow ExpectationsThe assignment occasionally follows current
or outdated APA format with multiple mistakes and/or grammatical, spelling, or
punctuation errors. Few sources are cited and referenced correctly. The paper
meets some of the assignment criteria in length, structure, and source criteria.

5.9 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsThe assignment does not follow
current APA format and/or has many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
Many sources are cited and referenced incorrectly, or citations and references are
missing. The paper meets few of the assignment criteria in length, structure, and
source criteria.

10
pts

Total Points: 50

Use the text book
Essentials of Understanding
Psychology: 2024 Release
Also make sure there are three
sources