Draft an academic paper (3–4 pages) that applies psychological theories and research findings to practical, real-world issues or problems.
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
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Next, choose one of the scenarios described below. After you have selected a scenario to analyze, select theories to help you frame the problem described in the scenario. You will present possible solutions and support your work with a minimum of three scholarly research articles.
Research your chosen theory. Use the Capella University Library to find 3–4 scholarly research articles on your topic. For each scenario, you will find recommended search terms and databases that will help you get started. Use the following Capella University Library resources to conduct research:
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?
Directions
After you have reviewed Assessment 3 Example [DOCX], use the APA Paper Template [DOCX] to complete the following:
Use the following sections to organize your paper:
Title page:
Overview:
Foundational Theory:
Research Method and Findings:
Mental Health and Well-being:
References page:
Additional Requirements
Scoring Guide
Applied Research in Psychology Scoring Guide
CRITERIA
NON-PERFORMANCE
BASIC
PROFICIENT
DISTINGUISHED
Summarize the identified problem in a selected scenario.
Does not list the identified problem in a selected scenario.
Lists but does not summarize the identified problem in a selected scenario.
Summarizes the identified problem in a selected scenario.
Summarizes the identified problem in a selected scenario and connects the problem to the research.
Apply findings from scholarly research to develop a proposed solution to a problem.
Does not apply findings from scholarly research and does not develop a proposed solution to a problem.
Develops a proposed solution to a problem, but the connection to research findings is either inadequate or unclear.
Applies findings from scholarly research to develop a proposed solution to a problem.
Applies findings from scholarly research to develop a proposed solution to a problem; provides examples of how the findings form the basis of the solution.
Demonstrate how a proposed solution is based in theory.
Does not discuss how a proposed solution is based in theory.
Discusses a solution, it is not clear how it connects to theory.
Demonstrates how a proposed solution is based in theory.
Demonstrates how a proposed solution is based in theory; provides multiple examples backed by research.
Speculate how a proposed solution, based on theory and research, could impact mental health and well-being through behavior changes.
Does not speculate how a proposed solution, based on theory and research, could impact mental health and well-being through behavior changes.
Describes a proposed solution that could impact mental health and well-being through behavior changes.
Speculates how a proposed solution, based on theory and research, could impact mental health and well-being through behavior changes.
Speculates how a proposed solution, based on theory and research, could impact mental health and well-being through behavior changes; provides multiple examples of expected behavior change.
Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions, including appropriate use of APA format.
Does not communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions, including appropriate use of APA format.
Communicates in a manner that is sometimes but not always scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions, including appropriate use of APA format.
Communicates in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions, including appropriate use of APA format.
Communicates with exceptional clarity and clear evidence in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions, including appropriate use of APA format.
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