Outline - Social Issue as the Behaviorist Sees It

Assessment Description

Synthesis is the process of creating a new idea by analyzing multiple disparate concepts or notions to discern the common thematic or connecting principles among them. Synthesis of research is a process learned through time and practice.

General Requirements: Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

· Refer to the resource "Social Issue as the Behaviorist Sees It” attached to this assignment. This provides an format to be followed for this outline.

· This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

· Doctoral learners are required to use APA 7th style for their writing assignments.

· Refer to Chapters 2-4 of the  Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.) for specific guidelines related to doctoral-level writing. These chapters contain essential information on manuscript structure and content, clear and concise writing, and academic grammar and usage.

· You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Directions: Using the resource "Social Issue as the Behaviorist Sees It," construct an outline for a paper that will analyze a social concern through the lens of behaviorism. To complete the outline, you will do the following:

1. Choose a social concern (e.g., prejudice/discrimination, women's rights, terrorism, homelessness, etc.) and analyze it through a behavioral framework. What solutions can behaviorism offer? What limitations exist in a behavioral interpretation of the issue?

2. Use the template provided ("Social Issue as the Behaviorist Sees It") to develop an outline. Add sub-categories to the outline as necessary. The completed outline should identify your clear intent to synthesize information from the resources.