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Change: Based on this week’s readings, you will identify the characteristics of populations.
Using the Unit 4 Assignment Template, please respond to the following:
Which population, if any, are you interested in working with? Why?
Do you have any experiences with any of these populations in a professional setting?
If yes, please explain.
How does the population with which you want to work influence your degree plan of choice?
What are the benefits of and possible concerns with working with this population of interest?
This assignment assesses the following Course Outcome:
PS115-2: Identify the populations and/or settings served by professionals in the field of psychology.
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Populations in the Psychology Field
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First/Last Name
Department of Psychology, Purdue University Global
PS115 Psychology and the Profession
Instructor’s name and title
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Populations in the Psychology Field
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Title and Reference pages.
Characteristics of populations
Profession
Age
Setting
Area of Focus
Which population(s) are you interested in working with? Why?
Begin by describe the populations you are interested in working with. Explain why you
are interested with this population.
Do you have any experience with any of these populations in a professional or personal
setting? If yes, please explain. If not, how does this population with which you want to
work influences your degree plan of choice?
Discuss if you have any experience with working with these populations and explain
why?
Benefits and Concerns
What are the benefits of and possible concerns with working with this population of
interest?
Provide an overview of the possible benefits and possible concerns you may have with
this population in the field.
Review the Assignment Rubric for more information.
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References
Journal Article
Lachner, A., Backfisch, I., Hoogerheide, V., van Gog, T., & Renkl, A. (2020). Timing matters!
Explaining between study phases enhances students’ learning. Journal of Educational
Psychology, 112(4), 841–853.
Blog Post
Rutledge, P. (2019, March 11). The upside of social media. The Media Psychology Blog.
https://www.pamelarutledge.com/2019/03/11/the-upside-of-social-media/
Authored Book
Kaufman, K. A., Glass, C. R., & Pineau, T. R. (2018). Mindful sport performance
enhancement: Mental training for athletes and coaches. American Psychological
Association.
Online Dictionary
American Psychological Association. (n.d.). Internet addiction. In APA dictionary of psychology.
https://dictionary.apa.org/internet-addiction
YouTube Video
Above the Noise. (2017, October 18). Can procrastination be a good thing? [Video]. YouTube.
Web Page
Chandler, N. (2020, April 9). What’s the difference between Sasquatch and Bigfoot?
HowStuffWorks. https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/strangecreatures/sasquatch-bigfoot-difference.htm
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