PSY 610 Ashford University Social Psychology and Role of Behavior Paper

PSY 610 Ashford University Social Psychology and Role of Behavior Paper

PSY 610 Ashford University Social Psychology and Role of Behavior Paper

Your final paper should encompass the following:

  • Assess social behavior, including factors that influence social behavior as well as the role behavior plays in producing and perpetuating social issues and problems.
  • Describe a resulting social problem in the context of social psychological theory and research.
  • Interpret relevant theoretical perspectives derived from social psychology.
  • Distinguish scientific methods for studying this specific social problem.
  • Develop an original intervention strategy based on social psychological theory, research, and your evaluation of this specific social problem.
  • Suggest, propose, or assess career paths to which this insight may be applicable.

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The Final Paper

  • Must be at least 10-15 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center’s Introduction to APA.
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Running head
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
  • Must utilize academic voice.
  • Must address the topic with critical thought.
  • Must end with a conclusion that affirms the thesis.
  • Must use at least 10 peer-reviewed scholarly sources. Additional scholarly sources are encouraged.
  • Must utilize in-text citations appropriately.
  • Must include a separate reference page, formatted according to APA style.

CAREER AREA (potentially relevant concepts)

  • Problems you might choose to address in your paper/project

This is NOT a comprehensive list! It’s a working document that is intended simply to give you an idea of the wide range of acceptable topics.

BUSINESS (persuasion, impression management, group behaviors, emotion/motivation, I/O psych, environmental psych…)

  • Generate a comprehensive marketing strategy
  • Coach individuals to prepare for interviews
  • Interpret nonverbal communication or emotional cues
  • Improve group/team relations
  • Enhance employee morale
  • Design a functional, efficient workplace environment
  • Consider cultural factors that may impede business relations

EDUCATION (social ostracism, leadership, attraction, aggression, attitudes—stereotyping/prejudice/discrimination…)

  • Reduce bullying
  • Improve self-image/esteem
  • Create a collaborative environment in a diverse classroom or dormitory
  • Prevent substance use/abuse
  • Consider the pros/cons of social media/networking

HEALTHCARE (social influence, health psych…)

  • Develop a plan to convince client to drop a bad habit/start a good one
  • Consider cultural factors involved in health and wellness
  • Appraise alternative interpretations/approaches to illness
  • Create a stress reduction or coping program
  • Design a hospital/assisted living facility/nursing home to promote well-being

MILITARY/POLICE/GOV’T (social influence, groupthink, deindividuation, leadership, military psych, forensic psych…)

  • Foster social change
  • Mitigate implicit bias
  • Support veterans and their families
  • Design an effective political campaign
  • Provide advice for prosecutor/defense/jury in a criminal trial court case
  • Prevent poor decision making or gridlock in politics
  • Enhance compliance/obedience in a specific setting (jail, juvenile home, etc.)
  • Reduce violence

MISCELLANEOUS (sports psych, community psych…)

  • Lead a recycling campaign
  • Convince people to become organ donors or give blood, etc.
  • Help an athlete enhance performance