General Phycology

Module 5:  Critical Thinking Activity 

Perform literature review and use analytical skills to write an essay.

Instructions

a. Choose one of the following talks to watch and analyze:

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1. The neuroscience of psychedelic drugs, music, and nostalgia. [Video]:  https://www.ted.com/talks/frederick_streeter_barrett_the_neuroscience_of_psychedelic_drugs_music_and_nostalgiaLinks to an external site.

2. How reliable is your memory? [Video]: https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_loftus_the_fiction_of_memory

b. As you watch the video, you are encouraged to make notes on what was discussed.

c. Perform a database search for scientific psychology studies related to the  main topics discussed in the video you selected. Choose at least three articles that interest you, which will focus on your work. Please make  sure they are peer-reviewed scientific articles.

d. Write a critical analysis essay in which you discuss the topics and material in this module. Your essay should include an introduction, development of the topic, and conclusion. It must consist of information related to the chosen articles and the talk (video) you selected.

e. Your essay must be in APA style and include references.

Be sure to review the  academic expectations  for your submission.

Submission Instructions:

· Submit your assignment by 11:59 p.m. ET on Sunday.

· Contribute a minimum of 2 pages. It should include at least 3 academic sources, formatted and cited in APA.

· Review the rubric to determine how your assignment will be graded.

· Your assignment will be run through TurnItIn to check for plagiarism. Please check your results, make any necessary corrections and resubmit a revised copy if the system identifies issues.