Journal Article Review Assignment for PSY 320Due Week 4 (June 18th)

Select one of the topics listed below and research an article from a scholarly journal. Wikipedia is not acceptable because it is not a scholarly journal. Write a paper that consists of 2-3 pages, not including title and reference pages in APA 6th edition format. The review will involve analysis of readings, comparing and contrasting research in psychology. The paper will be graded for accuracy of interpretation, rigor of argument, and clarity of expression.

Select one of the following topics:

Building Self Confidence in ChildrenPrejudiceHow Children LearnStereotypingDiscriminationWhen and Why Do Attitudes Influence BehaviorInterpersonal Attraction and Close RelationshipsFalling in LoveWhy Relationships FailEye-witness Account: Can You Believe or Trust ItWhy Bystanders HelpWhy Bystanders Do Not HelpAggression and ChildrenSpousal AbuseTeen ParentsGroup ConflictsPeer PressureBullying

List of Acceptable Journals (this is a few journals that can be used, but there are 100s more). You can contact the school’s library/media center, the Internet, and other educational resources).

Developmental PsychologyChild DevelopmentPediatrics\Pediatric NursingThe Journals of GerontologyInfant Behavior and DevelopmentJournal of Research on AdolescenceJournal of Adult DevelopmentJournal of Gerontological NursingPsychology and Aging

Human DevelopmentJournal of Educational PsychologySex RolesJournal of Cross-Cultural ResearchJournal of Marriage and the FamilyJournal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology

You must answer the following questions in your review:

What was the purpose of the study? Who were the participants? How were they selected? What data collection methods were used by the researcher? What statistical applications were used to analyze the data? What were the results of the study? Do you feel the study was significant? Explain your response