• three to five content-p age p aper that describes a real-world problem from the chosen scenario with support from theory and r esearch.
• Use one of the following scenarios and supporting resources Prepare: Choose Your Scenario activity as the basis for this a ssignment:
  • Scenario 1: Mars Mission.
  • Scenario 2: Office Decor.
  • Scenario 3: Youth Sports.
  • Scenario 4: Anti-marijuana Campaign.
• Use in- text c itations in the p aper and create title and r eference p ages.

Use the following headings to organize your p aper:

Title page:

• Follow the template instructions.

Overview:

• Apply a foundational psychological theory to address the problem in the selected scenario.
  • Summarize the identified problem in the selected scenario.

Foundational Theory:

• Describe the theory or theories that apply to your scenario.

R esearch Method and Findings:

• Apply findings from s cholarly r esearch to the problem in your scenario.
• Describe the r esearch methods outlined in your scholarly r esearch a rticles.

Mental Health and Well-Being:

• Speculate how the problem could impact mental health and well-being through behavior changes.

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• Applied Research

  For her applied psychology course in human development, Keisha is assigned a project where she must apply research findings to solve practical problems or make specific improvements based on human factors. Since Keisha loves and plans to continue to work with children, she knows her project will involve them, but, she wonders, could she apply research findings to a problem involving kids? Psychology homework help
  This week, you learn about applied research. Psychological research is applied in many of our day-to-day experiences in places such as industry and businesses, schools, health care centers, and sports arenas.
  TO DO LIST:

  • Discussion: Participate with your peers in a discussion about applied research and your topic and thesis statement for next week’s assignment.
  • Quiz: Take a quiz on the concepts covered this week.
  • What You Need to Know: Read and learn about topics in applied research.
  • Prepare: Choose the scenario that you are going to use for next week’s assignment and write your thesis statement.
  • Achievement Board: Track your progress this week by visiting the Achievement Board.
• Discussion Overview
  This week you discuss applied research and an applied research topic that you will write about in your Week 7 assignment.
• Quiz Overview
  You will complete a 10-question quiz on the course concepts covered this week.
• What You Need to Know
  Applied Psychology
  In contrast to basic research, which seeks to gain knowledge, the goal of applied research is to solve real-world problems by building application of the knowledge into the research itself. For example, applied research looks for answers to questions such as How do decision-making opportunities on the job promote job motivation? Can listening to music improve health? Whereas basic research might study motivations for risky teenage sexual behavior, applied research might study an intervention for its effectiveness in reducing risky teenage sexual behavior.
  The question about music gives Keisha an idea. She recalls how difficult it was for her daughter to learn her multiplication tables last year. She was only able to concentrate when Keisha put on her daughter’s favorite music. Could listening to music improve a child’s ability to study and learn? Keisha just figured out her project’s research question!
  After this week, you will be able to recognize the application of psychology at work all around you. You will be able to use your knowledge to improve conditions in your environment.
  • Check out these interesting articles; the first is a popular media article, and the second is a scholarly article from the Capella library about social behavior in hotels.
    • American Psychological Association. (2014). Undoing dyslexia via video games. https://www.apa.org/research/action/dyslexia
    • Reese, G., Loew, K., & Steffgen, G. (2014). A towel less: Social norms enhance pro-environmental behavior in hotels. The Journal of Social Psychology, 154(2), 97–100.
  • Visit this website to view a variety of resources that demonstrate the application and value of psychology in everyday life: Finally, learn more about applied psychology in this video:
    • American Psychological Association. (n.d.). Research in action. https://www.apa.org/research/action/
    • Annenberg Learner (Producer). (2001). Applying psychology in life—discovering psychology: Updated edition [Video]. Films On Demand.
  • Industrial-Organizational Psychology
    This document offers a broad perspective on the field of Industrial-Organizational (I-O) psychology and its key tenets:
    • Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP). (2020). Industrial-organizational psychology [PDF]. https://www.siop.org/Portals/84/Educators/Educators%20docx/Industrial-Organizational%20Psychology_sm.pdf?ver=2020-10-21-082824-163
  • ​​​​​​Applied Research
    • Lohr, B. (2017, November 29). What is applied research in psychology? Psychology. https://www.capella.edu/blogs/cublog/what-is-applied-research-in-psychology/
    • (n.d.). Examples of applied research topics. https://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-applied-research.html Psychology homework help
  • Prepare: Choose Your Scenario and Write Your Thesis Statement
    Your Applied Research in Psychology assignment is due next week. In addition to completing these steps, refer to the assignment description and scoring guide in Week 7 to help prepare to complete the assignment successfully.
    Step 1: Choose Your Scenario and Conduct Research
    For your assignment, choose one of the following scenarios.
    Research your chosen theory using your textbook and the Capella University Library to find a minimum of three scholarly research articles on your topic. You will see recommended search terms and databases that will help you get started. Use the following library resources to conduct research:
    • Databases A-Z: Psychology: Articles to see the best databases to use to search for articles in psychology.
    • How to Use Databases A-Z to learn how to use the filters on Databases A-Z to get recommended databases for your discipline.

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    • Finding Articles: Psychology Research Guide (BS) to learn how to search for articles.
  • Scenario 1: Mars Mission
    You are part of a psychological team planning to prepare astronauts for a mission to Mars. Your task is to examine possible psychological problems that may result as part of their trip.
    Think about psychological problems that can occur while preparing for and during space travel. In your assignment, describe the potential problems so your reader has a good understanding of the negative psychological impact that astronauts can experience. Support your thinking about potential problems with information you find from the scholarly research articles you select.
    • Possible theories or perspectives:
      • Positive psychology.
      • Humanistic psychology.
    • Possible sources:
      • Botella, C., Banos, R. M., Etchemendy, E., Garcia-Palacios, A., & Alcaniz, M. (2016). Psychological countermeasures in manned space missions: “EARTH” system for the Mars-500 project. Computers in Human Behavior, 55(B), 898‒908.
      • Cohen, I., den Braber, N., Smets, N. J. J. M., van Diggelen, J., Brinkman, W-P., & Neerincx, M. A. (2016). Work content influences on cognitive task load, emotional state and performance during a simulated 520-days’ Mars mission. Computers in Human Behavior, 55(B), 642‒652.
    • Search terms: NASA, Spaceflight, “Mars 500,” “Mars 520” (search using individual keywords in Summon or one of the Best Bets in Finding Articles: Psychology Research Guide (BS). Use quotes around phrases to search an exact phrase.
  • Scenario 2: Office Decor
    Your company is redesigning office spaces. You are tasked with examining the psychological effect on employees of various interior design options with the goal of increasing productivity.
    Think about and search for how color and use of space can impact people psychologically. What does the research say about environment and productivity?
    • Possible theories:
      • Attention restoration theory.
      • Social identity theory.
    • Possible sources:
      • Nieuwenhuis, M., Knight, C., Postmes, T., & Haslam, S. A. (2014). The relative benefits of green versus lean office space: Three field experiments. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied, 20(3), 199‒214.
      • Greenaway, K. H., Thai, H. A., Haslam, S. A., & Murphy, S. C. (2016). Spaces that signal identity improve workplace productivity. Journal of Personnel Psychology, 15(1), 35‒43.
    •  Possible search terms:
      • Office, space, well-being, productivity, “applied psychology” (use in combinations in Summon or one of the Best Bets in Finding Articles: Psychology Research Guide (BS). Use quotes around phrases to search an exact phrase. Psychology homework help
    • Scenario 3: Youth Sports
      You are coaching your child’s soccer team and want psychologically proven ways to motivate your players. Consider what research says about motivation and sports. What are some specific coaching strategies that can increase enthusiasm and motivation?
      • Possible theories:
        • Self-determination theory.
        • Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
      • Possible sources:
        • Stenling, A., Lindwall, M., & Hassmén, P. (2015). Changes in perceived autonomy support, need satisfaction, motivation, and well-being in young elite athletes. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 4(1), 50‒61.
        • Amorose, A. J., & Anderson-Butcher, D. (2015). Exploring the independent and interactive effects of autonomy-supportive and controlling coaching behaviors on adolescent athletes’ motivation for sport. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 4(3), 206‒218.
      • Possible search terms:
        • Coaching effectiveness, motivation, “sport psychology” (use in combinations in Summon or one of the Best Bets in Finding Articles: Psychology Research Guide (BS). Use quotes around phrases to search an exact phrase.
      • Scenario 4: Anti-marijuana Campaign
        You have been asked to create ideas for an awareness campaign to prevent teenagers from using marijuana. Consider ideas that have a chance to attract adolescents’ attention. What does the research say about prevention?
        • Possible theories:
          • Behavioral theory.
          • Psychoanalytic theory.
        • Possible sources:
          • Crano, W. D., Alvaro, E. M., Tan, C. N., & Siegel, J. T. (2017). Social mediation of persuasive media in adolescent substance prevention. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 31(4), 479‒487.
          • Alvaro, E. M., Crano, W. D., Siegel, J. T., Hohman, Z., Johnson, I., & Nakawaki, B. (2013). Adolescents’ attitudes toward antimarijuana ads, usage intentions, and actual marijuana usage. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 27(4), 1027‒1035.
        • Possible search terms:
          • Drug use prevention, media campaign (use in combinations in Summon or one of the Best Bets in Finding Articles: Psychology Research Guide (BS). Use quotes around phrases to search an exact phrase. Psychology homework help