This assignment will be submitted to Turnitin®.
Begin by participating in one of the
psychological research studies provided from the links in this week’s
resources. The first resource includes a link to historical and landmark
research studies in the field of psychology. The second includes current studies
that are being conducted within the field of social psychology. The third and
final link is to a listing of the top 10 psychology experiments in a wide
variety of areas within the field of psychology.
After selecting a study and participating
in it, see if you can discuss how this study meets the criteria for the
scientific method. What were the key ingredients?
In your Commons post, include a description
of what the word pseudoscience means, and provide an example
of this type of finding from a research study within the field of psychology or
another related field. Briefly detail why this study does not meet the criteria
for science and what steps were overlooked, along with some discussion
regarding why the results are not readily accepted within the larger scientific
community. Where is the flaw in the method, logic, or conclusions of the study?
What, if anything, could you do to remedy this – for example, how might you
make the method more scientific and/or provide conclusions that are more
logical and scientific?
Length: 2-3 pages with references included
at the bottom
References: Include a minimum of 2
scholarly resources in your answer.
The completed assignment should address all
of the assignment requirements, exhibit evidence of concept knowledge, and
demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the content presented in the course.
The writing should integrate scholarly resources, reflect academic expectations,
and current APA standards
When applicable, conduct a Turnitin pre-check