Purpose: To find examples of how concepts from the weekly course readings can be observed in the world today. Instructions: • Find 2 current event internet news articles on 2 separate specific course concepts in 2 separate chapters from the text. • The chapters that can be used for this Real Psych assignment are Chapters 2, 9, and 16. • Provide a reference for each in APA format. • Summarize 2 articles separately and explain how they tie into the specific course concepts of your choice. o The articles MUST be from the sources listed below. o The article title and content should specifically state AND focus on the concept from the text. (Articles that might show an example of the concept, but don’t directly focus on it are not permitted. Ask the instructor if you are unclear about this.) o The article must be dated less than five years old. • Fill in your answers on this worksheet, save it and resubmit it through Canvas by 11:59 EST on Sunday of the course week. Sources for articles: • CNN.com: Health • CBS News.com: Health • Fox News.com: Health • US News.com: Psychology • American Psychological Association: Psych Port • Time.com: Mental Health and Psychology **TOPICS** Chapter 2 – The Measure of Mind: Methods of Psychology Whether or not we notice them, psychological concepts/theories are everywhere in our lives. Did you know that (most of) these concepts were discovered and validated through extensive scientific research? In the early days, there were several notorious studies which provided indispensable knowledge about human thinking and behavior. Now they are considered to be outrageous violations of human and animal rights. Chapter 2 takes you through those infamous studies and other events that led to the advent of strict regulations on psychological research. You’ll also learn about what it takes for a study to be considered “valid” and “reliable”, how to tell the difference between correlation and causation, and how to find out if that study you saw posted on social media the other day means anything. Chapter 9 – The Knowing Mind: Memory Want to know some studying hacks? Not surprisingly, pulling an “all-nighter” before an exam isn’t your best bet. But caffeine could be. Learn how techniques such as mnemonics, chunking, and others can help you study and remember other important information. Numerous factors can affect the efficiency of your memory abilities. Memories are created by a complex brain system. Our memory is incredibly adaptive to our experiences, which you are about to learn all about. Chapter 16 – The Healthy Mind: Stress and Coping, Health Psychology, and Positive Psychology Stress is a concept most of us in American culture can relate to. It is also no secret that stress affects our health. Chapter 16 gets to the bottom of the human physiological responses to stress, from day to day frustrations to “fight or flight”. You will also learn how psychology impacts our health in other ways. Article #1 a) List the psychology concept from the text chapter represented in the first article you chose. Also include the textbook section or page of the concept. Be sure the chapter is listed above for this assignment. If a different chapter is used, you will not receive credit for this article. b) Write out the full APA formatted reference for the article. c) Summarize the news article below. Each summary should be at least 150 words. At least one citation must be used in your summary. Please be sure to paraphrase and use your own words (no quotes should be used). d) Explain how the article ties into the concept from the text. Article #2: a) List the psychology concept from the text chapter represented in the first article you chose. Also include the textbook section or page of the concept. Be sure the chapter is listed above for this assignment. If a different chapter is used, you will not receive credit for this article. b) Write out the full APA formatted reference for the article. c) Summarize the news article below. Each summary should be at least 150 words. At least one citation must be used in your summary. Please be sure to paraphrase and use your own words (no quotes should be used). d) Explain how the article ties into the concept from the text.

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