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· Discussion OverviewThis week you discuss applied research and an applied research topic that you will write about in your Week 7 assignment.

· Quiz OverviewYou will complete a 10-question quiz on the course concepts covered this week.

· What You Need to KnowApplied PsychologyIn contrast to basic research, which seeks to gain knowledge, the goal of applied research is to solve real-world problems by building application of the knowledge into the research itself. For example, applied research looks for answers to questions such as How do decision-making opportunities on the job promote job motivation? Can listening to music improve health? Whereas basic research might study motivations for risky teenage sexual behavior, applied research might study an intervention for its effectiveness in reducing risky teenage sexual behavior.The question about music gives Keisha an idea. She recalls how difficult it was for her daughter to learn her multiplication tables last year. She was only able to concentrate when Keisha put on her daughter's favorite music. Could listening to music improve a child's ability to study and learn? Keisha just figured out her project's research question!After this week, you will be able to recognize the application of psychology at work all around you. You will be able to use your knowledge to improve conditions in your environment.

· Check out these interesting articles; the first is a popular media article, and the second is a scholarly article from the Capella library about social behavior in hotels.

· American Psychological Association. (2014). . https://www.apa.org/research/action/dyslexia

· Reese, G., Loew, K., & Steffgen, G. (2014). . The Journal of Social Psychology, 154(2), 97–100.

· Visit this website to view a variety of resources that demonstrate the application and value of psychology in everyday life: Finally, learn more about applied psychology in this video:

· American Psychological Association. (n.d.). . https://www.apa.org/research/action/

· Annenberg Learner (Producer). (2001). . Films On Demand.

· Industrial-Organizational PsychologyThis document offers a broad perspective on the field of Industrial-Organizational (I-O) psychology and its key tenets:

· Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP). (2020). . https://www.siop.org/Portals/84/Educators/Educators%20docx/Industrial-Organizational%20Psychology_sm.pdf?ver=2020-10-21-082824-163

· ​​​​​​Applied Research

· Lohr, B. (2017, November 29). Psychology. https://www.capella.edu/blogs/cublog/what-is-applied-research-in-psychology/

· YourDictionary. (n.d.). . https://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-applied-research.html

· Prepare: Choose Your Scenario and Write Your Thesis StatementYour Applied Research in Psychology assignment is due next week. In addition to completing these steps, refer to the assignment description and scoring guide in Week 7 to help prepare to complete the assignment successfully.Step 1: Choose Your Scenario and Conduct ResearchFor your assignment, choose one of the following scenarios.Research your chosen theory using your textbook and the Capella University Library to find a minimum of three scholarly research articles on your topic. You will see recommended search terms and databases that will help you get started. Use the following library resources to conduct research:

· to see the best databases to use to search for articles in psychology.

· to learn how to use the filters on Databases A-Z to get recommended databases for your discipline.

· to learn how to search for articles.

· Scenario 1: Mars MissionYou are part of a psychological team planning to prepare astronauts for a mission to Mars. Your task is to examine possible psychological problems that may result as part of their trip.Think about psychological problems that can occur while preparing for and during space travel. In your assignment, describe the potential problems so your reader has a good understanding of the negative psychological impact that astronauts can experience. Support your thinking about potential problems with information you find from the scholarly research articles you select.

· Possible theories or perspectives:

· Positive psychology.

· Humanistic psychology.

· Possible sources:

· Botella, C., Banos, R. M., Etchemendy, E., Garcia-Palacios, A., & Alcaniz, M. (2016). . Computers in Human Behavior, 55(B), 898‒908.

· Cohen, I., den Braber, N., Smets, N. J. J. M., van Diggelen, J., Brinkman, W-P., & Neerincx, M. A. (2016). . Computers in Human Behavior, 55(B), 642‒652.

· Search terms: NASA, Spaceflight, “Mars 500,” “Mars 520” (search using individual keywords in or one of the Best Bets in ). Use quotes around phrases to search an exact phrase.

· Scenario 2: Office DecorYour company is redesigning office spaces. You are tasked with examining the psychological effect on employees of various interior design options with the goal of increasing productivity.Think about and search for how color and use of space can impact people psychologically. What does the research say about environment and productivity?

· Possible theories:

· Attention restoration theory.

· Social identity theory.

· Possible sources:

· Nieuwenhuis, M., Knight, C., Postmes, T., & Haslam, S. A. (2014). . Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied, 20(3), 199‒214.

· Greenaway, K. H., Thai, H. A., Haslam, S. A., & Murphy, S. C. (2016). . Journal of Personnel Psychology, 15(1), 35‒43.

· Possible search terms:

· Office, space, well-being, productivity, “applied psychology” (use in combinations in or one of the Best Bets in ). Use quotes around phrases to search an exact phrase.

· Scenario 3: Youth SportsYou are coaching your child's soccer team and want psychologically proven ways to motivate your players. Consider what research says about motivation and sports. What are some specific coaching strategies that can increase enthusiasm and motivation?

· Possible theories:

· Self-determination theory.

· Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

· Possible sources:

· Stenling, A., Lindwall, M., & Hassmén, P. (2015). . Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 4(1), 50‒61.

· Amorose, A. J., & Anderson-Butcher, D. (2015). . Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 4(3), 206‒218.

· Possible search terms:

· Coaching effectiveness, motivation, “sport psychology” (use in combinations in or one of the Best Bets in ). Use quotes around phrases to search an exact phrase.

· Scenario 4: Anti-marijuana CampaignYou have been asked to create ideas for an awareness campaign to prevent teenagers from using marijuana. Consider ideas that have a chance to attract adolescents' attention. What does the research say about prevention?

· Possible theories:

· Behavioral theory.

· Psychoanalytic theory.

· Possible sources:

· Crano, W. D., Alvaro, E. M., Tan, C. N., & Siegel, J. T. (2017). . Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 31(4), 479‒487.

· Alvaro, E. M., Crano, W. D., Siegel, J. T., Hohman, Z., Johnson, I., & Nakawaki, B. (2013). . Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 27(4), 1027‒1035.

· Possible search terms:

· Drug use prevention, media campaign (use in combinations in or one of the Best Bets in ). Use quotes around phrases to search an exact phrase.