402 Cognitive Neuroscience
The purpose of this article review is to get you to think critically about an area of cognition or learning.
For this assignment, you will select a peer-reviewed journal article relating to an area of problem-solving, decision-making, or an intelligence theory that was discussed in class. See Chapter 12 of your textbook for topic options. If you would like to cover a topic that was not discussed in class, please reach out to your instructor for approval.
The article must meet the following criteria:
- The article must be from a peer-reviewed journal.
- The article must be obtained from the GCU Library.
- The article must be a research study, rather than a literature review (i.e., the article has to have methods, results, and discussion sections).
- The article must utilize a cognitive or behavioral theory, model, or effect.
In 1,000-1,200 words, citing a minimum of three scholarly articles, address the prompts below. Use subheadings to differentiate between the various aspects of your review.
Method/Participants:
- Describe the basics of how the study was conducted and what procedures were used.
- Identify the participants.
Major Findings/Conclusions:
- Identify the major findings of the study.
- Explain the conclusions researchers draw from the data.
Strengths/Limitations of the Study:
- Identify at least one strength AND one limitation you saw in the study.
- Explain why you believe each is a strength or limitation. Hint: study findings are not strengths in and of themselves.
Implications for the Field of Psychology (how the findings could be used/applied in the field):
- Describe how the results of the study can be applied (e.g., why are the findings of the study important?). These may be the implications the authors put forth, or your own ideas (be sure to cite if they are not your ideas).
- Evaluate how psychology/education/counseling professional's benefit (learn) from the findings. Explain how the results might improve knowledge or application in the field, including what psychology professionals should understand from the findings.
- Evaluate how a Christian worldview might impact applications of the study's findings in educational and counseling settings, emphasizing the importance of serving others and fostering intrinsic motivation and self-worth.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competency:
BS Psychology
4.4: Explain the importance of maintaining knowledge of current trends in psychology.