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Write a 3–4-page assessment in which you use research articles to examine how social connections and support can promote physical and mental health.
Social psychology can help us understand our relationships with others.
The following optional resources are provided to support you in completing the assessment or to provide a helpful context. For additional resources, refer to the Research Resources and Supplemental Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom.
The following e-books or articles from the Capella University Library are linked directly in this course. Note: Some of the articles listed are fairly old and are included here because they are considered seminal works in the field.
To prepare for this assessment, search in the Capella library for research articles on how social connections and support can promote physical and mental health. Choose two research articles to use in this assessment.
Using the two articles you found, include the following in your assessment. Provide the APA citation for each article.
Your submitted assessment should be 3–4 pages in length excluding title page and reference page. Be sure to follow APA guidelines for format and style. You do not need to use resources other than the two articles you selected, but you may if you wish.
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| Describe the data collection methods used in research studies in the field of social psychology.Â
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Does not identify the data collection methods used in research studies in the field of social psychology. | Identifies the data collection methods used in research studies in the field of social psychology. | Describes the data collection methods used in research studies in the field of social psychology. | Describes the data collection methods used in research studies in the field of social psychology; considers the benefits and limitations of the methods. |
| Describe the designs used in research studies in the field of social psychology.
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Does not identify the designs used in research studies in the field of social psychology. | Identifies the designs used in research studies in the field of social psychology. | Describes the designs used in research studies in the field of social psychology. | Analyzes the designs used in research studies in the field of social psychology. |
| Explain arguments made by researchers in the field of social psychology.
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Does not summarize arguments made by researchers in the field of social psychology. | Summarizes arguments made by researchers in the field of social psychology. | Explains arguments made by researchers in the field of social psychology. | Explains arguments made by researchers in the field of social psychology; examines the validity and credibility of the arguments and the researchers. |
| Explain research findings in the field of social psychology.
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Does not summarize research findings in the field of social psychology. | Summarizes research findings in the field of social psychology. | Explains research findings in the field of social psychology. | Analyzes research findings in the field of social psychology and relates the findings to theory. |
| Explain how research findings in the field of social psychology can help individuals understand relationships with others.
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Does not explain how research findings in the field of social psychology can help individuals understand relationships with others. | Explains how research findings in the field of social psychology can help individuals understand relationships with others, but explanation is vague or omits key elements. | Explains how research findings in the field of social psychology can help individuals understand relationships with others. | Analyzes how research findings in the field of social psychology can help individuals understand relationships with others. |
| Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.
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Writing does not support a central idea. Does not use correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional. | Writing supports an idea but is inconsistent and contains major errors of grammar, usage, and mechanics. | Writing coherently supports a central idea with few errors of grammar, usage, and mechanics. | Writing is coherent, using evidence to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional. |
| Use APA format and style.
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Does not use APA format and style. | Uses APA format and style but inconsistently and with errors. | Uses APA format and style consistently and with few errors. | Uses correct APA format and style consistently and with no errors. |