You will write an APA-style review paper whose topic is the particular area of specialization in psychology that is of most relevance to the occupation you would like to eventually enter (e.g., industrial/organizational psychology if you want to become a human resources director, counseling if you wish to become a school counselor, and developmental psychology if you would like to own and operate a daycare center). Specific guidance and rubrics for this assignment will be provided.
- An abstract that briefly identifies the following six sections of your paper in a clear and succinct manner
b. The history of this area including its relationship to other areas of psychology and/or other academic disciplines
c. Two of this area’s psychological theories that are relevant to the work.
d. Two of the research methods that researchers in this area commonly use to gather data and test hypotheses
e. A description of two empirical studies from the professional literature of this area and an explanation how the results of each of these studies can or have been used to promote human welfare. The studies must come from a peer-reviewed journal.
f. A specific occupation in this area that you plan to eventually enter; an accurate description of this occupation, the tasks a person in this occupation is required to perform; and a list of the specific types of knowledge, skills, and characteristics (i.e., work styles) a person needs in order to be successful in this occupation. The information for this section must be gathered from
g. An explanation of how you have used specific curricular (e.g., classes) and extracurricular (e.g., internships) opportunities during your undergraduate education to accomplish the knowledge, skills, and characteristics you identified in the previous section.
You must use at least four (3 peer-reviewed journal articles. Textbooks should not be used as part of the required sources.
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