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).

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.