What are the implications of your findings? Why are they important? For instance, why should we care that one gender is better at this than the other or that there aren’t gender differences for this study?

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Final Research Paper – due May 11, 2021 by 11:59 PM.

For this assignment, you will complete a research paper on The Stroop Effect and selective attention. The Stroop Effect is a phenomenon that occurs with the Stroop Task, a test that looks at what happens when we are asked to perform an ordinary task (such as reading or identifying  a list of colors) when there is some sort of visual interference.

You are acting like you are the researcher who conducted this study! However, you do not have to actually collect the data – that will be provided for you. In order to understand how the study works and how data was collected, you will need to participate in an online experiment on the Stroop Effect located within the “psychology learning tools”.  You should have already completed this part for the discussion in Week 4.  And in Week 4 you were to identify your hypothesis.  If you have decided to change your hypothesis, you may do so but get professor permission first.

Once you have completed the experiment you will need to analyze data that is contained in Week 4 Discussion Question and write a lab report (7- 10 pages – this page count does not include the title page or references) in APA style consisting of the following sections:

  • Title Page
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Method
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • References

(More information on each section is located below)

Just like the mini lab report, you will participate in the online experiment so you know what the experiment is like.

Here is the data file: DATA

Remember that you were given additional details in the Hypothesis discussion.

You will write the report as if you were the researcher conducting the experiment. You have some options in your research question for this project. The data you are given includes the gender and age of the participants as well as two columns of results data (reading the words and saying the colors). You can choose one independent variable, either gender or age.  You should try to use as much of your data as possible. Do not discard data unless there is a really good reason to do so.

Careful attention must be paid to APA Style as it represents a significant portion of your grade for the paper and is an intended learning outcome for the course. At the end of the term, you will submit your completed paper to your assignment folder.

Here is the grading rubric for the paper: Rubric

Main components on your research paper – See Chapter 11 Presenting Your Research for additional information.

  1. Title page – Make sure that the main points of a title page are included.
  2. Abstract – This is a well written summary of your paper. A reader should be able to get a clear picture of your paper based on the abstract. Include everything from a quick introduction of the topic to a sentence that implies that you will discuss results and implications.
  3. Introduction – This is so much more than a summary of your paper and should not be treated that way. For this paper, your introduction should be 2-3 pages of double spaced writing. Start by introducing your topic in general. Then you should discuss research from relevant published studies. Most, if not all, of your 8 references from peer reviewed sources will be cited in this section. Discussing these studies are important as they help provide a rationale for your study. Give that rationale next. Finish by clearly stating your hypothesis.
    1. Here is an article to get you started. Remember that this website isn’t the source for this article. You need to locate and cite the original source!
  4. Methods – Split this section into participants, materials and procedures subsections. You know the gender and age of all of your participants. You are welcome to include other demographic or recruiting information as it helps you with your study. Try the study here so you can adequately write about the procedures. Click on Run Experiment to get started.
  5. Results – Use the data I provided to calculate your results. Remember that your hypothesis drives your statistics. Think about what statistics you need to include to test your hypothesis. Write out all of your numbers even if you are including them in a table. Don’t forget to include a chart or table!
  6. Discussion – This is the best section because it is finally time to talk about what YOU think. After restating your results, talk about what they mean. What are the implications of your findings? Why are they important? For instance, why should we care that one gender is better at this than the other or that there aren’t gender differences for this study? After that, talk about the limitations to your study and give specific ideas for future research.
  7. References – Don’t forget that your references (and all of your paper) need to be in APA format. You need at least 8 references from peer reviewed sources (e.g., journals).

Stroop Effect Explanation

Explain your chosen psychiatric disorder in terms of neurotransmitter and receptor theories. Describe the symptomology of the disorder and  its relationship with the neurotransmitters involved.

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Select the topic for your Critical Review, which is due in Week Six,  and briefly analyze its key features and pathophysiology. You may select  from any of the following psychiatric disorders: schizophrenia (or  schizotypal disorders), bipolar disorder, depression, any of the anxiety  disorders, PTSD, chronic pain disorders, Alzheimer’s disease,   Parkinson’s disease or other movement disorder, seizures, ADD/ADHD,  autism, OCD, any personality disorder, brain trauma, stroke,  encephalitis, meningitis, or migraines.  Other topics may be chosen,  with approval of your instructor.

Other topics may be considered but require prior approval by the  instructor. However, addiction is not the emphasis of the course.  Critical Reviews focusing on addiction, or drugs of addiction, will not  be accepted. Your paper must focus on drug treatment and not on other  modes of treatment. Papers that discuss psychotherapy, other than in  passing, will not be given credit. Ask your instructor for  clarification.

Explain your chosen psychiatric disorder in terms of neurotransmitter and receptor theories. Describe the symptomology of the disorder and  its relationship with the neurotransmitters involved. Discuss the anatomic changes seen with the disorder. Explain the relationship  between neurotransmitter and anatomic features and resultant symptoms.  Summarize the interaction(s) between the behavioral, neuroanatomical,  and neurotransmitter changes seen within the selected disorder.

The paper:

  • Must be three to five double-spaced pages in length (not including  title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as  outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must use at least three peer-reviewed sources from the Ashford  University Library. These may include the required articles for the  assignment.
  • Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
  • Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

Write a brief reflection (no more than two well-structured paragraphs, supported by the literature and research, about the skills, knowledge, and professional attributes that you have developed throughout your program of study at Capella.

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Professional Knowledge and Skill Reflection

The purpose of this reflection is to help you articulate your development as a professional in psychology. Thoughtful answers to the discussion prompts will prepare you for the job interview process and celebrate the final work of your program. This may be a good time to visit the Capella Career Center for further exploration and planning, job search strategies, connecting with others and other career enrichment resources.

Write a brief reflection (no more than two well-structured paragraphs, supported by the literature and research, about the skills, knowledge, and professional attributes that you have developed throughout your program of study at Capella.

Consider:

  • The information, skills, and professional attributes you bring to your area of practice or specialization.
  • Your theoretical orientation.
  • The main characteristics of the practitioner or scholar who understands and responds skillfully to the wide range of human diversities.Make an initial post (100 word minimum)  to EACH of the four discussion topics within the first two weeks of the beginning of the course.You are required to make at least three reflective posts (100 word minimum) to the comments of other students.

    You must begin by first stating “I believe your main (basic)point was”.  You may then proceed to discuss your viewpoint and advance or clarify you contribution to the discussion topic.

     

    Children being so young (in third grade), they are able to recognize racism and can tell how people are treated differently. This experiment is an interesting way to show kids it does not matter how people look; everyone should be treated equal. The issue of racism is still occurring till this day.

    When the experiment started taking place you could also immediately see the effect it had on the kids. It soon turned the blue-eyed kids into nasty and discriminating by the end of day. You could see the pain in the brown-eyed kids face and how lowered their self-esteem. She soon tried the reverse where brown-eyed children were better, and they were instantly more motivated and self-confident. The blue-eyed kids were soon discouraged and were not performing in school as well.

    It is an important lesson to show people (including children) how much discrimination can cause a person to not perform as well and how it lowers one’s self-esteem. The lesson to learn from this experiment that no one enjoys being looked down upon, and we should treat each other with respect, putting aside their looks and focusing on how they behave.

Describe the type of limits, consequences, punishments, encouragement, democratic guidance (communication and discussions), and/or rewards.

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***Assignment is due SATURDAY Februrary 6th at 8pm EASTERN time***

I will send photos of the corresponding text upon a handshake

 

The following assignment is based off of this information:

All three scenes depict a 16 year old teen sneaking out of his house. In the first scenario he is caught by his parents as he is sneaking back into his room. His parents immediately begin to scold him and tell him that he’s grounded for a month for breaking the curfew they set. This style of parenting is autocratic.

The second scenario depicts him sneaking out and then back into his room successfully. His parents are sitting at breakfast the following morning debating on whether or not to go wake him up because it is already noon. They decide not to because they recall that he gets upset when they don’t let him sleep in on the weekends. They remain unaware that he had snuck out of the house the evening before and let him remain sleeping. This style of parenting is permissive.

The final scenario shows his parents sitting on a couch waiting up for him. They ask if they think they should go back and check on him again. When they enter his room they find him tucked in bed and wake him up. They tell him they had been checking his room every 15 minutes because he did not return home upon the time of his curfew and have been worried sick about him. They then tell him that it is very late and they will discuss it in the morning. The following morning they sit down to breakfast and talk about what happened the night before and explain to him their point of view. They remind him that he is only 16 and that they all agreed on a set curfew time. They ask him his reasoning for sneaking out and tell him that he can have his friends over after his curfew so long as they are quiet. They then tell him his punishment is no going out for two weeks. He reluctantly accepts the punishment but understands where his parents are coming from. This style of parenting is authoritative.

 

1. In 5-7 sentences recall a similar experience described in the scenarios with your parents or caregivers (or if you prefer you may describe a sibling or friend’s experience). Describe the style of parenting and how you felt now and then about the experience. Describe the type of limits, consequences, punishments, encouragement, democratic guidance (communication and discussions), and/or rewards.

(PLEASE feel free to make any/all of this up. It is entirely opinion based so just focus on fully answering all parts of the question)

2. Research has found that different styles of Parenting lead to different developmental outcomes in children and adolescents (see the Process of Parenting). Discuss how your (or a sibling a friend’s) childhood/adolescence experiences and the developmental outcomes that have influenced and impacted your life and decisions you have made regarding involvement in sports, work/careers, school, friends, and/or community involvement.

Your participation grade will be based on the QUALITY of your message board postings responses. Your initial post (answering the topic questions) should have a MINIMUM of 250 words. Attention the following is Mandatory: Refer to our 2 books and include at least 3-4 quotations in your initial post and 2-3 quotations in your response post from our textbooks.  Only posts that include the name of the author and page number at the end of the quotations (and include quotation marks) will receive points.  Paraphrased information should be used to augment your posts.  Specifically, “yes/no” or “I agree” are NOT ACCEPTABLE. Detailed, well thought out responses are ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED. Reference to material and information provided from the text and other credible online psychology sources such as articles MUST be used to supplement your comments.