Unit 8 | Psychology homework help

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PSY 102 – Fundamentals of Psychology II

Final

Due Date: 11:59 pm EST, Friday of Unit 8
Points: 100

Overview:

For your final, you will reflect on the content covered in the course units 1-8 and select
one area that you felt was most significant or not covered enough. This should be an
area where you have not already completed an assignment. Once you have chosen this
area, you will create a comprehensive question and provide a detailed answer.
Additionally, you will reflect on why you found this area important.

Instructions:

Your final should be structured as follows:

• Area of Importance: Start your assignment by revisiting the content of the
course. Identify the topic or concept from the course that you felt was most
important. Be specific about the module or units it was covered in. Write a
paragraph outlining this area and why you chose it as the most important.

• Question Creation: Develop a thought-provoking question related to this topic.
The question should be open-ended and require a nuanced understanding of the
topic. This question should require detailed topic knowledge to answer and
stimulate deep thinking. Write this question in a way that is clear and direct.

• Question Response: Write a comprehensive answer to your question. Your
answer should demonstrate a deep understanding of the topic and include
specific examples or details from the course materials to support your points. The
response should be written in your own words and supported by at least one (1)
peer-reviewed, scholarly journal article. This section will form the main body of
your assignment and may span multiple paragraphs.

• Reflection: Conclude your assignment by reflecting on why you believe your
chosen area was the most crucial part of the course. You might consider its
relevance to real-world applications, its connection to other topics in the course,
its potential impact on your future career or personal life, or the intellectual
challenges it presents. Offer a thoughtful analysis, indicating a genuine personal
engagement with the subject.

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Requirements:

• Submit a Word document in APA format.
• Maximum three pages in length, excluding the Title and Reference pages.
• At least one scholarly sources.

Be sure to read the criteria below by which your work will be evaluated before
you write and again after you write.

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Evaluation Rubric for Final Assignment

CRITERIA Deficient Needs
Improvement

Proficient Exemplary

0 – 11 points 12 – 15 points 16 – 19 points 20 points
Selection of
the Area of
Importance

The topic is
minimally
identified or
described. Its
location in the
course and its
significance
are not clear.

The topic is
identified and
described but
could use more
clarity or
specificity. The
topic’s
significance
within the
course is
partially
explained.

The topic is
identified and
described with
some clarity.
Its location in
the course and
its significance
are generally
clear.

The topic is
clearly
identified,
accurately
described, and
its location in
the course
modules is
specified. The
topic’s
significance
within the
broader course
context is
clearly
articulated.

Quality and
Depth of the
Question

The question is
too simple, not
entirely
relevant, or
does not
encourage
critical thinking.

The question is
relevant and
shows some
understanding
of the topic but
could be more
open-ended or
thought-
provoking.

The question is
largely
relevant,
promotes some
level of critical
thinking, and
reflects an
understanding
of the topic.

The question is
highly relevant,
nuanced,
promotes deep
critical thinking,
and reflects a
profound
understanding
of the topic.

Quality,
Accuracy,
and Depth of
the Answer

The answer is
too brief, lacks
clear
understanding
or supporting
examples from
the course
material.

The answer
demonstrates
an
understanding
of the topic and
includes some
examples but
lacks depth or
detail.

The answer is
comprehensive
, demonstrating
a good
understanding
of the topic and
includes
specific
examples from
the course
material.

The answer is
comprehensive
, demonstrates
a clear and
deep
understanding
of the topic,
and is
supported by
specific
examples from
the course
material.

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CRITERIA Deficient Needs
Improvement

Proficient Exemplary

Reflection
and
Justification
for the
Selection

The reflection
is vague or
does not
adequately
explain the
importance of
the chosen
topic.

The reflection
explains why
the topic was
deemed
important but
lacks depth or
breadth in
considering its
applications,
connections, or
impact.

The reflection
is insightful,
explaining why
the topic was
deemed
important,
considering its
real-world
applications, its
connection to
other course
topics, or its
impact on
future career or
personal life.

The reflection
is highly
insightful and
clearly explains
why the topic
was deemed
important,
thoroughly
considering its
real-world
applications, its
connections to
other course
topics, and its
impact on
future career or
personal life.

0 points 0 points 0 points 5 points
Resources 0 resources n/a n/a 1 resource

0 points 0 points 0 points 5 points
Paper Length More than 3

pages

n/a n/a 3 pages or less

0 – 5 points 6 – 7 points 8 – 9 points 10 points
Clear and
Professional
Writing and
APA Format

Errors impede
professional
presentation;
guidelines not
followed.

Significant
errors that do
not impede
professional
presentation.

Few errors that
do not impede
professional
presentation.

Writing and
format are
clear,
professional,
APA compliant,
and error free.