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Psychology 1010 Research Paper

Pick a topic of personal interest to you or from the suggested list below, and type a (2-4 page) research paper. It could have a cover page, but should definitely contain one typed page, and a Works Cited page. Just staple together, no folders, plastic holders, etc.

Research paper is due Wednesday, October 28, 2020. This research paper is 20% of your final grade. You will be graded on length, effort, creativity, well-developed clear thesis, organization, thesis follow through, reference material and sources. Make sure you discuss the history as well as how the word was derived in your paper. If applicable, describe or list the treatments and medication for your topic. In your conclusion, incorporate the reason on why you chose that particular topic.

The research paper must be type in your own words (except for proper referencing) and should include an introduction, body, and conclusion that is typed, single or double-spaced, with 12-point font and one inch margins. Use the textbook as a guide for APA or MLA referencing. You only need the name and year in parenthesis, for example (Duke, 2011), in the text of the paper. Then you cite the full reference on the work cited page, like the references in the back of your textbook.

No conclusion (deduct 10 points)

Incorrect spelling of words/punctuation marks (deduct 3 points per word)

Incorrect format/No paragraphs (deduct 4 points)

No Works Cited Page (deduct 10 points)

No Treatment/Medication (deduct 5 points)

No History/definition of word (deduct 3 points)

You will need to use a minimum of two sources other than the textbook.

Possible paper topic suggestions:

Adolescence Aggression Altruism

Amnesia Attachment Attitudes

Hypochondriac Multiple Sclerosis Birth-Order Effect

Brain Structure By-Stander Effect Circadian Rhythms

Cognitive Dissonance Conformity Creativity

Culture Defense Mechanism Down syndrome

Drug Effects on Brain Drug Effects on Fetus Eating Disorders

Dementia Epilepsy Ethics/Morality

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome First Impressions Flash Bulb Memories

Genius Homeostasis Hormones

Hypnosis Intelligence Types Learned Helplessness

Locus of Control Long-Term Memory Love

Meditation Mid-Life Crisis Mnemonic Devices

Obedience Obesity Peer Pressure

Personality Traits Phobias Prejudice

Punishment Self-Actualization Self-Esteem

Senses Sensory Memory Sexual Orientation

Sexual Disorders Short-Term Memory Sleep Disorders

Anorexia Autism HIV

Taste Aversion Mood Swings Sociopath

Psychopath Serial Killer Twins

Warrior gene Sensory Integration Brain injury

Temperament Mental Retardation Addiction

Mind Game Intuition Microcephaly

Attitude Bipolar Disorder Schizophrenia Depression Hearing Impairment Tourette’s

Hoarding Alcoholism Literacy

Anxiety Disorder Manic Depressive Disorder Self-Mutilation

Postpartum Depression Multiple Personality Disorder

Alzheimer Disease Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

SCID (Severe Combined Immunodeficiency

Stress (causes/effect/ways to cope)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Antisocial Personality Disorder

OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)

Social Anxiety Asthma Night Terror

Thyroid disease Asperger Disorder Cancer

RAD (Reactive Attachment Disorder)

This is not a comprehensive list. Any topic is acceptable pending instructor approval.

A sign-in sheet will be provided the day you turn in work.

NOTE: IF THE ASSIGNMENT IS TURNED IN LATE 20 POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED!