1 discussion question (Psychology Expert)

I have chosen Social Media as the behavior for this assignment.

Addictions come in many forms and almost always involve a complex three

-

way interaction

between the person, the object of the addiction (e.g., drugs, gambling, chocolate), and the

societal

context of the addiction. This complex interaction raises a controversial social question:

Is addiction always a bad thing? Although there is often a significant amount of social stigma

attached to addictions, and popular media often focuses on the treatme

nt and prevention of

addiction, there may also be associated positive qualities of addictive substances and behaviors.

For your initial post, the class will be split into two groups. Please see below for your assigned

topic group.

Initial post will be writ

ten on

social media

which is

a specific behavior that has addictive

potential

.

Begin your initial post by choosing

a behavior with addictive.

For this discussion, you must

explain both the positive and negative potential of addiction to your chosen behav

ior.

The

behavior

should

present

both positive and negative potential outcomes.

Research your behavior providing at least two peer

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reviewed resources to support any claims

made. In your post, construct clear and concise arguments using evidence

-

based psych

ological

concepts and theories to create a brief scenario or example of a situation in which your chosen

addiction provides both positive and negative potential outcomes for a subject. Integrate

concepts developed from different content domains

to support

your arguments. Evaluate and

comment on the reliability and generalizability of the specific articles and research findings you

have chosen to support your arguments. Explain how the APA’s Ethical Principles and Code of

Conduct might be used to guide your

decisions as a psychology professional if you were

assigned to consult with the subject in the situation you have created.

The following websites may help when explaining the APA’s Ethical Principles and Code of

Conduct might be used to guide your decisi

ons as a psychology professional:

American Psychological Association. (2010).

Ethical principles of psychologists and code of

conduct: Including 2010 amendments

(Links to an external site.

)

. Retrieved from

http://www.apa.org/ethics/code/index.aspx