Applied Psychology Topics Assignments
Signature Assignment Instruction
Read the Instructions Carefully
In this course, we reviewed the Foundation of Applied Psychology,
which included looking at Clinical and Counseling Psychology,
Educational Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology,
Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Social Psychology, and Career
Choices in Psychology.
In your Signature Assignment, you will select one of the following
applied psychology topics and write an 6-8 page research paper that
includes at least 6-8 resources from the Touro Library. You may select
one of these topics to research or suggest another topic of your
choice as long as it relates to applied psychology.
- Intelligence Testing
- Group Testing
- Drug Rehabilitation
- Work Effectiveness
- Worker Motivation
- Emotion Training
- Vocational Testing
- Morale Boosting
- Performance Under Stress
- Psychological Warfare
- Emotional Intelligence
- Forgiveness
- Conflict Resolution
Your Signature assignment must discuss the following topics:
(1) Why is your topic of interest related to the field of applied
psychology?
(2) Identify at least 2 psychology theories that helps explain your
research topic
(3) How is your topic being measured or evaluated in the field of
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psychology?
(4) What does the current research results suggest with respect to
your topic?, and (5) Share your specific personal experiences or case
examples of your topic in everyday life.
Writing Guidelines for Signature Assignment:
You must use proper psychology terminology in this essay. Do not
exceed 8 pages in this assignment, excluding title and references
pages.
The Signature Assignment must be written in APA style format (ex.
double-spaced with 1-inch margins and typed in 12-point Times New
Roman).
Essays should be proofread for spelling and grammar mistakes.
Writing Resources (Use as Needed):
APA Style. Retrieved from http://apastyle.apa.org/.
APA Style Guides, Retrieved from
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
If you do not turn in your Signature Assignment before the deadline,
points may be deducted from your score for tardiness. If you
anticipate a problem turning in your assignment on time, please
contact your instructor immediately to avoid a failing grade for nonsubmission.