Psychology Question

Topic Selection

Choose one of the following topics:

• Internet use among elementary aged children (ages 5–11).
• Social media use among adolescents (ages 12–17).
• Social media use among emerging adults (ages 18–25).

Research

Using the Capella University Library, find two peer-reviewed journal articles on your topic. Some concepts to consider are:

• Information and higher-order processing.
  • Memory.
  • Google effect.
  • Immediate gratification.
  • Critical thinking.
• Reading, writing, and schooling.
  • Critical analysis.
  • Reading skills.
  • Motor knowledge.
  • Self-regulation.
  • Metacognition.
• Emotions.
  • Valence.
  • Arousal.
  • Nomophobia.
  • Depression
• Health.
  • Rumination.
  • Reappraisal.
  • Stress.
  • Exercise
  • Write a 3–5 page paper that includes:
  • • Introduction.
      • One paragraph summary of your topic.
        • Include a thesis statement.
        • Describe why it is important to study the digital behaviors of your selected age group.
    • Psychological Concepts.
      • 1–2 paragraphs on a psychological concept related to information or higher-order processes.
        • Choose a concept that relates to your topic:
          • Memory.
          • Google effect.
          • Immediate gratification.
          • Critical thinking.
      • 1–2 paragraphs related to reading, writing, or schooling.
        • Choose a concept that relates to your topic:
          • Critical analysis.
          • Reading skills.
          • Motor knowledge.
          • Self-regulation.
          • Metacognition.
    • Research.
      • 1–2 paragraphs that summarize the research from the two peer-reviewed journal articles you found.
        • Describe the main concepts, participants, methods, and research findings. Be sure to include citations.
    • Personal Health.
      • 1–2 paragraphs related to emotions.
        • Choose a concept that relates to your topic.
          • Valence.
          • Arousal.
          • Nomophobia.
          • Depression.
      • 1–2 paragraphs related to health.
        • Choose a concept that relates to your topic.
          • Rumination.
          • Reappraisal.
          • Stress.
          • Exercise.
      • One paragraph describing how you'll use this information in your personal life.
    • Careers.
      • 1–2 paragraphs describing how you'll use this information in a future psychology-related job or career.
    • Conclusion.
      • One paragraph summarizing your key points.
        • End with a concluding thought.
    • References.
      • Create a reference page.
      • APA format