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Psychology homework help. Week 1 Assignment: Major Perspectives of Psychology in Everyday Life
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Instructions
The five major perspectives of modern psychology are important to understand because they are
central to other key concepts and theories throughout the course. For example, you will learn
about them again in our discussion about personality and psychological disorders.
While we read about the major perspectives of contemporary psychology in a textbook, these
perspectives are also applicable to our everyday lives. Describe in detail a current event or a wellknown topic of public interest that you find fascinating or intriguing. Then, choose at least two-three
of the major perspectives (neuroscience, psychodynamic, humanistic, behavioral or cognitive) and
discuss how they might provide insight into your chosen current event or well-known topic. Ensure
that you make clear connections between your current event or well-known topic and the major
perspectives you have chosen. Creativity is encouraged!
Some examples of major topic areas you could research further include: politics, social issues,
entertainment industry (music, art, movies), sports, business, science, world news or technology.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
Textbook: Chapters 1, 2, 3
Lessons
Minimum of 2 outside scholarly sources
Length: 2-3 pages (not including Title and References pages)
Title page
1-inch margins
Top
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PSYC110 Week 1 Assignment Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
10.0 pts
Grading
This activity will be graded based on the Current Event Essay Grading Rubric.
Course Outcomes (CO): 1
Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Running header in the upper left of all pages
Page number in the upper right of all pages
Parenthetical in-text citations included and formatted in APA style
References page (a minimum of 2 outside scholarly sources plus the textbook and/or the
weekly lesson and your current event of choice)
Content 10.0 pts
Addresses
all aspects of
the
assignment.
8.5 pts
Addresses
most aspects
of the
assignment.
7.5 pts
Addresses
some aspects
of the
assignment.
6.0 pts
Addresses
few aspects
of the
assignment.
0.0 pts
No
effort
Explanation
of
Concepts
20.0 pts
Thoroughly
explains the
chosen
current event
or topic of
public
interest and
the chosen
psychological
perspectives
and concepts
that connect
to the current
17.0 pts
Explains
current
event/topic of
public
interest and
the chosen
psychological
perspectives
and concepts
that connect
to that
current
event/topic of
15.0 pts
Adequately
explains
current
event/topic of
public
interest
and/or the
chosen
psychological
perspectives
and concepts
that connect
to that
12.0 pts
Explanation
of current
event/topic of
public
interest
and/or
chosen
psychological
perspectives
and concepts
is inadequate
or unclear.
0.0 pts
No
effort
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20.0 pts
20.0 pts
event/topic of
public
interest
public
interest, but
more detail
could be
added.
current
event/topic of
public
interest.
Additional
explanation
and details
are needed to
clarify the
current
event/topic of
public
interest and
the
connected
psychological
perspectives.
Analysis 20.0 pts
The central
idea is
developed
and
expanded.
Thorough
analysis of
chosen
psychological
perspectives
clearly
supports the
current
event/public
topic of
interest and
displays
evidence of a
thoughtful indepth
analysis.
17.0 pts
The central
idea is
discernible
and
developed
and basic
analysis of
chosen
psychological
perspectives
and concepts
is provided. A
more
thorough
analysis
could be
included.
15.0 pts
The central
idea is
discernible
and
developed
and basic
analysis of
chosen
psychological
perspectives
and concepts
is provided. A
more
thorough
analysis
could be
included.
12.0 pts
The central
idea is not
developed,
and the
analysis of
chosen
psychological
perspectives
lacks critical
thought.
0.0 pts
No
effort
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5.0 pts
5.0 pts
5.0 pts
Source
Integration
5.0 pts
All required resources
are included: 1 source for
current event/topic of
public interest, 2 outside
scholarly sources plus
the textbook/online
lesson.
4.25 pts
Most
required
resources
are
included.
3.75 pts
Some
required
resources
are
included.
3.0 pts
Few
required
resources
are
included.
0.0 pts
No
effort
Writing:
Mechanics
& Usage
5.0 pts
The writing
is free of
major errors
in grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation
that would
detract from
a clear
reading of
the paper.
4.25 pts
The writing
contains a few
major errors in
grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation,
but the errors
do not detract
from a clear
reading of the
paper.
3.75 pts
The writing
contains
some major
errors in
grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation
that need to
be addressed
for a clearer
reading of the
paper.
3.0 pts
The writing
contains
several
major errors
in grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation
that impede
a clear
reading of
the paper.
0.0 pts
No
effort.
APA
Format
5.0 pts
Paper is
formatted to
include all 7
of the
following:
title page, 1-
inch margins,
doublespaced, 12-
point font,
Times New
Roman,
running
header, and
4.25 pts
Paper is
formatted to
include 6 of
the following:
title page, 1-
inch margins,
doublespaced, 12-
point font,
Times New
Roman,
running
header, and
page
3.75 pts
Paper is
formatted to
include 5 of
the following:
title page, 1-
inch margins,
doublespaced, 12-
point font,
Times New
Roman,
running
header, and
page
3.0 pts
Paper is
formatted to
include 4 of
the following:
title page, 1-
inch margins,
doublespaced, 12-
point font,
Times New
Roman,
running
header, and
page
0.0 pts
No
effort
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Total Points: 75.0
10.0 pts
page
numbers.
numbers. numbers. numbers.
APA
Citations &
References
Page
10.0 pts
All sources
are properly
cited in the
text and
references
page
demonstrating
a mastery of
APA format..
8.5 pts
Most sources
are cited in
the text and
references
page. Some
minor errors
may exist in
citation, but it
does not
interfere with
understanding
the source of
the
information.
7.5 pts
Most
sources are
cited in the
text and
references
page. Some
errors may
exist in
citation that
need to be
addressed
to clarify
the source
of
information.
6.0 pts
Sources are
not
properly/cited
in the
text/references
page.
Formatting
contains
several errors
that suggest a
lack of
understanding
of APA format.