Technologies and Cyberpsychology

Write 3 pages in which you use your research and accumulated knowledge to evaluate the implications technology and cyberpsychology have on the world.

There are many theories in the field of psychology that address personality, motivation, cognition, relationships, abnormal behavior, et cetera, that can also be applied to the understanding of people and their usage of technologies.

Context

According to Norman (2008), cyberpsychology is the study of human behavior related to the operation of "control and communication systems" (p. 7). What are these systems? Today, they include the Internet, mobile technologies, and other ways by which we can access information from our cell phones or smart phones, tablets, cars, televisions, and computers. This course will explore the field of human–computer interaction and focus specifically on how people use the Internet and how that use affects our lives, both in positive and negative ways.

Questions to Consider

To deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of the business community.

Resources

Required Resources

The following resources are required to complete the assessment.

Resources

Click the links provided to view the following resources:

· APA Paper Template .

Suggested Resources

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.

Multimedia

Click the links provided below to view the following multimedia pieces:

· Cyberpsychology Course Resources  |  Transcript .

· Cyberpsychology Timeline  |  Transcript .

· What Is Theory?  |  Transcript .

· Defining Theories of Development  |  Transcript .

· Intranet Versus Extranet  |  Transcript .

Library Resources

The following e-books or articles from the University Library are linked directly in this course:

· Botella, C., Riva, G., Gaggioli, A., Wiederhold, B. K., Alcaniz, M., & Baños, R. M. (2012).  The present and future of positive technologies . Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 15(2), 78–84.

· Cranwell, J., Benford, S., Houghton, R. J., Golembewksi, M., Fischer, J. E., & Hagger, M. S. (2014). Increasing self-regulatory energy using an Internet-based training application delivered by smartphone technology . Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 17(3), 181–186.

Course Library Guide

The University library guide has been created specifically for your use in this course. You are encouraged to refer to the resources in the  PSYC-FP4210 – Cyberpsychology Library Guide  to help direct your research.

Internet Resources

Access the following resources by clicking the links provided. Please note that URLs change frequently. Permissions for the following links have been either granted or deemed appropriate for educational use at the time of course publication.

· American Psychological Association  (APA). (2014). Retrieved from http://www.apa.org

· Pew Research Center. (2014).  Internet Project . Retrieved from http://www.pewinternet.org/

· ResearchGate . (2014). Retrieved from http://www.researchgate.net

· Fenichel, M. (2014).  Cyberpsychology . Retrieved from http://www.cyberpsychology.com

· Duggan, M., & Smith, A. (2013).  Social media update 2013 . Retrieved from http://www.pewinternet.org/2013/12/30/social-media-update-2013/

· Smith, A. (2014).  U.S. views of technology and the future . Retrieved from http://www.pewinternet.org/2014/04/17/us-views-of-technology-and-the-future/

· Uhls, Y. T., & Greenfield, P. M. (2011).  The rise of fame: An historical content analysis . Cyberpsychology: Journal of Psychosocial Research on Cyberspace, 5(1). Retrieved from http:// cyberpsychology.eu/view.php?cisloclanku=2011061601&article=1

· Assessment Instructions

Use your research and accumulated knowledge, along with the APA Paper Template (linked in the Resources under the Required Resources heading), to complete the following:

· Describe the key advances in technology and the application of new technologies since 2011.

· Explain the underlying psychological theories and models associated with cyberpsychology.

· Describe how the field of cyberpsychology specifically relates to the allied fields of human–computer interaction, human factors, usability, user-interface design, and ergonomics.

· Explain how a theory in cyberpsychology influences a specific career or related field. For example, how does the sociocultural theory of development influence the work of a software designer who develops online games?

· Analyze the positive and negative implications of advances in technology related to your job or future career.

· Explain a specific ethical, legal, or psychological issue or concern, related to the field of cyberpsychology.

· Support your positions with APA citations from at least two scholarly sources.

Note the following:

· References must be mostly scholarly in nature. In other words, direct your research to professional psychology journals and texts, as well as current articles from the media (for example, articles from PewResearch, professional journals, and respected media).

· The library guide for this course will help you locate appropriate sources.

· Wikipedia is not a reliable source of information for this purpose but may be useful for background information. Do not cite Wikipedia.

Additional Requirements

· Written communication: Ensure written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.

· Formatting: Format resources and citations according to current APA style and formatting guidelines. Use Microsoft Word.

· Number of resources: Include a minimum of two scholarly resources.

· Number of pages: Submit 3 pages.

· Font and font size: Use Times New Roman, 12-point font.