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.