Category: Psychology

Seven discussion posts/questions. Six discussion posts/questions.  The textbook used is Essentials of Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences by Gravetter, F. J., Wallnau, L. B., Forzano, L. B., & Witnauer, J. E. (2021). Essentials of statistics for the behavioral sciences (10th ed.). Cengage. ISBN-13: 9780357365298. Read Chapters 10 and 11 in Essentials of Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences. Review Chapters 8, 9, 10, and 11 PowerPoint presentations. A substantive post is 150 words minimum, incorporates information from the course materials/readings or personal experience, and adds something new to the conversation that others can learn from. 
DQ1: The first problem we confront in analyzing data is determining the appropriate statistical test. Under what circumstances is a t-statistic used instead of a z-score in a hypothesis test? Give an example of both a t-statistic and z-score.
DQ2: When hypothesis testing, when might you use one-independent sample t-test versus a two-independent samples t-test? Provide an example of each for a proposed research study.
DQ3: So, matched-subjects designs and repeated measures fall into the category of a related sample. How are they similar and how do they differ?
DQ4: What was the muddiest point from module 4? It needs to a concept that we covered in the past module such as the standard error. Make sure to be as specific as possible and illustrate with an example. You also need to show your work and/or explain it. If you don’t address all of these, you won’t earn participation credit for your response to this thread.
DQ5: How do your calculations differ when using SPSS for a paired versus unpaired t test? How is it similar? Note that there is not much difference in terms of how you use SPSS.
DQ6: What type of test might you be using if you are dealing with 3 or more independent samples? Hint: we have not done this respective test yet.
DQ7: It sure appears that statistically speaking, a related samples study would give most likely give us more valid results (or at least not less valid results). So why would you consider doing 2-independent samples test instead (assuming we need to do a 2-samples test)? Think about practicality in terms of real-life applications. Please make sure to tell me why.
Additional  Resources
Read Chapters 10 and 11 in Essentials of Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences. Review Chapters 10 and 11 PowerPoint presentations. Gravetter, F. J., Wallnau, L. B., Forzano, L. B., & Witnauer, J. E. (2021). Essentials of statistics for the behavioral sciences (10th ed.). Cengage. ISBN-13: 9780357365298
Read “Probability,” by Johnson, from Salem Press Encyclopedia of Science (2013). https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ers&AN=89317168&site=eds-live&scope=site&custid=s8333196&groupid=main&profile=eds1
Read Chapters 8 and 9 in Essentials of Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences. Review Chapters  8 and 9 PowerPoint presentations. Gravetter, F. J., Wallnau, L. B., Forzano, L. B., & Witnauer, J. E. (2021). Essentials of statistics for the behavioral sciences (10th ed.). Cengage. ISBN-13: 9780357365298
Read “Sampling,” by Wienclaw, from Research Starters: Sociology (2013). https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ers&AN=89185687&site=eds-

Go to the link provided below and click on Online Exhibits, Don’t forget, playing games with memory.
2. Select a minimum of two of the games and play them. List the games played for this assignment.
3. Write a paragraph summarizing the activities/experience and what you learned! (Not just a couple of sentences, remember capitalization, punctuation etc.) A paragraph is 7 or more sentences.
4. Submit as a Word document attachment
http://www.exploratorium.edu/memory/index.html

Power Point on Treatment of Dissociative Identity Disorder which I included the research paper that I already submitted earlier in the course but you are welcome to add to it. I’ve never done a power point presentation, but I need it along with the speaker notes and I’m going to try to record my voice will the slides are playing. Let me know if you need anything. 
Thank You

Does Incarceration Change the Criminal Identity? A Synthesis of Labeling and Identity
Theory Perspectives on Identity Change 
Author(s): EmIly K. Asencio and Peter J. Burke
Source: Sociological Perspectives , Vol. 54, No. 2 (Summer 2011), pp. 163-182
Published by: Sage Publications, Inc. 
Stable URL: https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1525/sop.2011.54.2.163 
Write an essay analyzing and summarizing the important points of the article. Your paper should be about 3 or 5 pages long including the reference list; double spaced, 12pt. Times New Roman font. Follow the format of your choice, mla, apa, asa, etc. but be consistent throughout the paper.
These are components that your paper should contain.
I attached the powerpoint I have already created and my incomplete paper.
Component 1 (25 points)
Article information
Main purpose of the study
Social psychological theories used
Hypotheses (if any used)
Component 2 (25 points):
Methodology
Design (what type of study/research:
Quantitative (survey, experiment, etc.), 
Qualitative (participant/observation, etc.). 
Data (Describe the sample size and demographics)
Component 3 (25 points)
Results (Describe what the researchers found in their study)
Discuss the findings or the conclusion of the empirical information.
Discuss if you agree/disagree with the conclusion or findings and explain your reasoning.
Component 4 (25 points) 
Format (style, organization, grammar)
Title
In-text citations
Reference list
PowerPoint presentation

Methodology- The Method section describes the data collection and analysis procedures for a research project. (You will share what methods you would have used if you were going to conduct the real study.)
Responsibilities:
Design the study’s methodology, including the survey structure.
Define the sample population and sampling methods.
Detail the data collection process, including ethical considerations.
Data Analysis/ Results- The results section is where you report the findings of your study based upon the methodology [or methodologies] you applied to gather information
Analyze the collected survey data using appropriate statistical methods.
Compare the academic performance and learning experiences of the two age groups.
Present findings in a clear and concise manner, including tables and graphs.
I put the results in the bottom 

Over the past three weeks, you have been exposed to many concepts, theories, and terms related to psychology. Now is the time to make personal application to the concepts. This personal application of concepts learned is one of the things that makes psychology such an interesting area of study. Not all courses of study have such a direct application to our own lives. You will research and write about the following topics: 
“To what extent does your personality influence your academic performance”
1. Define/describe Personality and provide personal examples related to your own life. There should be NO quotes in this paper-paraphrase/summarize all material you learn. 
2, Define/describe personality traits and provide personal examples related to your own life.
3. How do your personality traits influence your academic performance? Also provide personal examples related to your own life.
4. What approaches could you take to ensure success in your studies? Also provide personal examples related to your own life.
You will read and research at least four peer reviewed journal articles from the Online Library and then identify, discuss, and place this concept in proper context in your own life (If you are a consortium student, you will use your own school library). After you have identified this concept, you will then explain ways this concept can be applied to your own life with examples.  I hope you enjoy your research and this personal application. 
Make sure to support each one with citations and references from your jpurnal articles and any other scholarly sourcess. Utilize the final paper temple below to ensure that your sections are set up correctly.
DOWNLOAD THIS TEMPLATE THAT IS ALREADY IN APA7 FORMATTING FOR YOU:      
Week 3 Intro to Psychology final paper template June 24 term.docx Week 3 Intro to Psychology final paper template June 24 term.docx – Alternative Formats
You are required to write at least 800 words in a Word document. 20 points is automatically deducted if you do not meet the word requirement for this assignment (do not count title page, headings, and reference page). This paper is worth 20% of your grade. Please use the APA format, cite and list at least four peer reviewed journal articles from the Keiser Online Library or your own school library if you are a consortium student. There is an APA paper template attached. To submit your paper, click on the Applying Psychology to My Life Paper link under Week 3. Then click on the link to upload your paper, then submit at the bottom of the page.    
Assignment Requirements (Use as a checklist):
Use an APA Approved Font-provided in the template
Title page in APA 7th edition -provided in the template
Double-spaced paper-set up in the template
Minimum of 800 words.  No more than 1,500 words (I am a little flexible with max, but please be thorough and concise).
Minimum of four (4) cited peer reviewed journal articles from the Keiser Online Library (or if you are a consortium student-use your student library)
Reference page in APA 7th edition-started for you on the template
Use APA format and citations (see APA resources in the getting started section of class)
Do not use direct quotes, everything must be written completely in your own words, paraphrasing/putting in your own words and citing.
Has an introduction and a conclusion section 
Helpful Tips
Always use spell and grammar check
Make sure you indented the paragraphs 
Balance – Each paragraph should be similar in length (generally 3-4 sentences)
Review the APA video and resource in Getting Started, APA Videos 
You can use Tutor.com to review your paper and offer suggestions (link is on the left side toolbar, look for tutor.com). 
You can send your paper to the Keiser OWL (Online Writing Lab) for review and to ask for help (instructions are in Getting Started, Online Writing Lab).
Use Purdue Online Writing Lab, to assist you in references and intext citations:  http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/
A Few Other Helpful Websites on Referencing Sources
APA Online – Electronic Resources:  http://www.apastyle.org/elecref.html
The OWL (Online Writing Lab) at Keiser is a great resource! -They will read and help you edit your papers. 
APA Citation Guide: How to cite anything in APA Format – Bib Me http://www.bibme.org/citation-guide/apa/
Tutor.com to review your paper and offer suggestions (link is on the left side toolbar, look for tutor.com

Read What Is Self-Determination Theory?Links to an external site. by Kendra Cherry (2022). In a minimum of 150-words, discuss how you satisfy the needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness academically.
Specifically, address each of these three elements of SDT by providing an example of how you currently meet these needs as a college student.
Describe some strategies that you could use to better meet these needs (give an example for each of the three psychological needs).
Conclude with a statement about how you, personally, can improve your self-determination skills to enhance your well-being and to make your educational experiences more meaningful.
Add an additional line and include your word count (Word Count: 156)

Read Chapter 12 about Emotions.
Answer the following questions:
Illustrate an emotional response with a real-life experience.
According to the reading, how would you characterize the effects of different emotions on decision-making? Discuss in detail.
How many different emotions do you believe people experience? How do these emotions differ?
Source: Petri, H.L. & Govern, J. M. (2013). Motivation: Theory, research, and application.

News stories are written in the Inverted Pyramid format. Stories are organized arranging factual information from most important to least important. This is very different from how we write in an English course. Journalism use what we call the 5Ws or who, what, when, where, and why. But, there is another element that is sometimes included is the elusive “H” or howan event is covered.
For this assignment, you will be examining how a particular event was covered.
You will need to use national news story to analyze. You can use a physical newsprint story, an online news article, news broadcast video, or social media news source. In fact, you must use and cite 3 different sources. You can analyze how the sources covered a global event (like global warming, economics, women’s rights, social justice, etc.) or you can look at a more targeted event . The news event that you choose is up to you. If you do decide on a local focus, you should use different local news outlets.
1.Find 3 or more media outlets that covered the same event.
2. Make sure the coverage between the mediums is within 7-10 days.
3. Think critically about how the different news organizations covered the event. How much space or time did the organization use? Was it a top story in all three? Who did they quote?
Did they use the same quotes or information?
Part 1: Introduction (10%): The introduction of your paper serves to lay out your ideas and pique the interest of your readers. Be brief but thorough. DO NOT use any personal pronouns in this section, stick to the facts. Try to end with your thesis or controlling statement.
Part 2: Literature Review (15%): Here is where you discuss the research sources included in the module AND any additional information and/or research that you found and their association, relevance, and relation to your topic. You should cover ALL the scholarship/resources that are important to the issue you are writing about. This should also contain direct or paraphrased quotes written to APA style guidelines. You MUST include viable and relative quotes.
Part 3: Analysis (15%): (your thoughts, feelings, opinions rooted in facts and examples from the texts, readings, videos, etc.): This is the most important part of the paper! Here is where you refer to and integrate your interpretation of the materials and resources. You can begin to use personal pronouns.
Don’t forget to cite the material.
Part 4: Conclusion (10%): Begin to discuss, evaluate, and analyze how the all the information that you have read, watched, and researched relates to each other. What have you concluded? How do those conclusions relate to your thesis or control statement?

You participated in the “facial recognition lab”. That exercise is the basis for the mini lab report. At the end of the exercise you were given a number of “hits” which is operationally defined as the number of correct responses.
The data below is your data set for your mini lab. For this assignment, you are the researcher. You gave the facial recognition lab to 40 students, 20 males and 20 females. The data set below contains the number of correct hits for each subject.
Complete the calculations below based on the data provided.
malesfemales
37
66
67
48
67
610
68
58
38
310
68
69
99
58
48
59
79
68
68
79
Question 1 Calculate the Mean number of correct responses (hits) for male subjects. Round your answer to the nearest hundredths place.
For example: 1.11
Answer:_______
Question 2 Calculate the Standard Deviation (SD) of the correct responses for male subjects. Round your answer to the nearest hundredths place.
For example: 1.11
Answer:_______
Question 3 Calculate the Standard Error of the Mean (SEM) of the correct responses for male subjects.
Round your answer to the nearest hundredths place.
For example: 1.11
Answer:_______
Question 4 Calculate the Mean number of correct responses (hits) for female subjects.
Round your answer to the nearest hundredths place.
For example: 1.11
Answer:_______
Question 5 Calculate the Standard Deviation (SD) of the correct responses for female subjects. Round your answer to the nearest hundredths place.
For example: 1.11
Answer:_______
Question 6 Calculate the Standard Error of the Mean (SEM) of the correct responses for female subjects.
Round your answer to the nearest hundredths place.
For example: 1.11
Answer:_______
Question 7 Use a statistical software program or your favorite stats website and find the t value for an unpaired 2 sample t test using the data from the 2 groups, the males and the females. Suggested website: http://graphpad.com/quickcalcs/ttest1/
Round your answer to the nearest hundredths place.
For example: 1.11
Answer:_______
Question 8 What is the degrees of freedom associated with this t test?
Enter the numerical value. For example: 99; not ninety-nine
Answer:_______
Question 9 The p value associated with your t value is:
(a) less than .05
(b) greater than .05
(c) I have no idea.
Question 10 Based on your calculations, would you reject the null hypothesis that there is no difference between males and females on this facial recognition task?
(a)Yes, I would reject the null hypothesis. (b)No, I would not reject the null hypothesis.
(b)I have no idea.