Hello, I have a psychology assignment which consists of answering questions on 2 topics with a total word count of 1600 words. The 2 topics I have chosen are reaction time and motivation and emotion. The questions have all been provided in the document I’m attaching with a template. For this assignment we need to use APA style guidelines (i.e., size 12 Times New Roman font, double-spaced) in a Word or PDF document and include a reference list using APA referencing style.
BESC1490 Introduction to Psychology
Assignment 2: Biological Bases
Task B: Written Assignment [~550 words]
1. Define and explain in your own words what is reaction time and test your own simple
RT (see the following URL).
http://getyourwebsitehere.com/jswb/rttest01.html
Complete one practice set and then complete the reaction time test [five attempts] and take a
screen shot of your results [you must post this image to gain marks in this task]. See
example below.
2. Explain why your scores vary from one test to another?
3. Relate reaction time to the everyday decisions made by car drivers or pedestrians
crossing a road. Provide at least two traffic related examples where reaction time is
involved.
4. After watching the following video, what implications does speeding have for
reaction times in emergencies (i.e., the stopping of a car to avoid a child running onto
a road)?
Video showing impact of difference speeds:
5. Describe one factor (e.g., alcohol or fatigue etc.) that influences reaction times and
discuss its impact on everyday traffic decisions
Task C. In approximately 250 words:
• Provide a brief and clear description [plus references] of the topic content
you wish to apply.
• Clearly apply some aspect of this topic’s material [Part A or Part B] to
your life [work or personal or future work life] – explaining how it is to
be applied and the positive consequences of the application.
Checklist
• Part A
1. Complete online quiz
• Part B
1. Define and explain in your own words what is reaction time
[provide a reference]
2. Using the URL site, test your reaction time and generate and
upload a screen shot of your results
3. Clearly explain why your reaction time scores vary from one trial
to another [provide a reference]
4. Relate reaction time to the decisions made by drivers or pedestrians
crossing a road and provide at least two traffic related examples
where reaction time is involved
5. Discuss the implications of speeding, reaction time, and stopping a
car in an emergency
6. Describe one factor (e.g., age, alcohol, fatigue) that influences
reaction times and discuss its impact on everyday traffic decisions
• Part C
1. Provide a clear description [plus references] of the topic content
you wish to apply
2. Clearly apply content to your work or personal life – explaining
how it is to be applied and the positive consequences of the
application
BESC1490 Introduction to Psychology
Assignment 6: Motivation and Emotion
Task B: Written Assignment (~550 words)
View video on Professor Paul Ekman’s research on universality of emotions. Briefly
answer the following:
1. Define and explain the concept of emotion:
a. Explain and briefly summarise the 11 criteria associated with basic emotions
(note: you do not need to define all 11 criteria separately)
b. How did Ekman demonstrate that emotional expression was universal?
c. What are the six (now seven) core emotions?
From your reading on emotions, answer the following:
2. Is what is considered funny or sad or makes one angry universal or culturally
determined (i.e., are the same things considered funny or saddening in different parts
of the world)?
3. Is whether someone will publicly display an emotion e.g., show disgust or sadness
universal or culturally determined (i.e., does emotional expression differ in various
cultures or parts of the world). In your response, describe a study to illustrate that
people from some cultures may suppress displays of some emotions.
Task C. In approximately 250 words:
• Provide a brief and clear description [plus references] of the topic content
you wish to apply.
• Clearly apply some aspect of this topic’s material [Part A or Part B] to
your life [work or personal or future work life] – explaining how it is to
be applied and the positive consequences of the application.
Checklist
• Part A
1. Complete online quiz
• Part B
1. Define and explain the concept of emotion [provide a reference]
2. Explain/summarise in your own words the 11 criteria associated
with basic emotions (note: you do not need to define all 11 criteria
separately) [provide a reference]
3. Describe Ekman’s original research that demonstrated that
expressing the different emotions was universal [that is, the same
all around the world] [provide a reference]
4. Define and briefly describe the six [now seven] basic emotions
[provide a reference]
5. Explain whether what is considered funny/sad etc. or the
expression of emotion universal or culturally determined (i.e., do
the same stimuli elicit the same emotional reactions in different
parts of the world, and do people express their emotions differently
in different parts of the world)?
6. Describe a study that illustrated that people from some cultures
suppress displays of some emotions [provide a reference]
• Part C
1. Provide a clear description [plus references] of the topic content
you wish to apply
2. Clearly apply the content to your work or personal life – explaining
how it is to be applied and the positive consequences of the
application
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The first topic I have selected is: ____________________
Part B
Delete this text and provide your written response to Part B here (you can include the
questions from the assignment guide).
Part C
1. Provide a clear description [plus references] of the topic content you wish to apply
2. Clearly apply the content to your work or personal life – explaining how it is to be
applied and the positive consequences of the application
Delete this text and provide your written response to Part C here.
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References
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referencing guidelines.
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The second topic I have selected is: ____________________
Part B
Delete this text and provide your written response to Part B here (you can include the
questions from the assignment guide).
Part C
1. Provide a clear description [plus references] of the topic content you wish to apply
2. Clearly apply the content to your work or personal life – explaining how it is to be
applied and the positive consequences of the application
Delete this text and provide your written response to Part C here.
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References
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referencing guidelines.
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BESC1490: Introduction to Psychology
Written Assessment (20%)
Marking Rubric
Knowledge of topic content ~550 (10 Marks)
Criteria
Addressed key
requirements from
checklist
Marks
HD
10
Excellent response to key
requirements. Information presented
was relevant, accurate, and
described using objective evidence,
rather than subjective interpretation.
An articulate and comprehensive
evidence-based response to key
requirements was provided which
demonstrated excellent knowledge.
The responses were proportionate in
size and detail and supported by
high quality in-text referencing.
D
CR
A good response to key requirements.
Sufficient detail was given with a
possible imbalance in focus,
insufficient/excessive detail in parts,
some irrelevant or missing
information, or the response included
some subjective interpretations not
supported by evidence (i.e., limited
intext referencing or lower quality
references were used to support
claims). Response demonstrated sound
knowledge of the topic content.
P
NP
The response was inaccurate or
unclear. Important aspects were
omitted or covered insufficiently.
Responses may have been irrelevant
or evidence-based information was not
consulted (i.e., no in-text
referencing or poor selection of
reference material). Response
demonstrated poor or insufficient
knowledge of the topic content.
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Application of topic content ~250 words (4 Marks)
Criteria
Marks
HD
D
CR
P
NP
Explanation of the topic
content applied to your
(work, personal, or
future work) life
2
Insightful and comprehensive
understanding of applied topic
content. Explanation integrated
relevant evidence (including
references) and theoretical
constructs. Demonstrated
sophisticated understanding of the
topic content.
Described the basic concepts of the
applied topic content. Included most
relevant evidence (including
references) and theoretical constructs
but they may not have been clearly or
comprehensively described.
Demonstrated sound understanding of
the topic content.
Has explained some basic topic
concepts, but descriptions were
incorrect, inappropriate, or
incomplete. Minimal or absent
reference to important evidence and
theoretical constructs. Demonstrated
superficial understanding of the topic
content.
Description of how the
topic content can be
applied to your life and
the positive
consequences of the
application
2
Application to life was relevant to
the topic content. The application
was thoroughly and clearly
described, with reasoning for its
application clearly related to the
evidence-base. The positive
consequences and potential outcome
of the application were also clearly
described and critically analysed.
Application to life was relevant to the
topic content; but the evidence-base
used to support the application may
have been limited or out-dated. The
positive consequences and potential
outcome of the application were
described and justified but description
or critical analysis may have been
lacking detail or specificity.
No application provided, or
application was not relevant to the
topic content. Alternatively, where
application was provided it was not
credible or evidence-based for the
context. The application was not
described, or descriptions were
inadequate. There was no or limited
discussion of positive consequences
of application.
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Referencing and Sourcing (3 Marks)
Criteria
Marks
HD
D
CR
P
NP
Use of reputable and
reliable sources
1
References were highly reputable
and relevant peer-reviewed
academic sources (i.e., journal
articles or textbooks).
Appropriate academic references were
included.
There were no academic sources
included. Sources may have included
non-refereed websites or blogs.
Included a reference list
and formatted according
to APA guidelines
2
The reference list comprehensively
contained all cited references, and
formatting complied accurately with
APA guidelines. At least 3-5 high
quality sources were used.
The reference list contained all cited
sources. The references and formatting
conformed to APA style for the most
part. Some non-compliance with APA
guidelines may have occurred. Fewer
than 3 high quality sources were used.
The reference list was not included.
There were serious and obvious
diversions from APA style. Less than
2 sources, or no sources, were used.
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Written Expression (3 Marks)
Criteria
Correct spelling
grammar was used
Used clear language,
vocabulary and
sentence structure
and
Marks
HD
1
Spelling, grammar and punctuation
were flawless.
Spelling, grammar and punctuation
were good with only one or two
insignificant errors which did not affect
meaning or flow.
There were more than 10 errors.
There were several significant errors
which confused meaning or
interrupted fluent reading.
2
The language used was clear and
easy to understand. Sentence
structure was logical and of
moderate length. Complex sentences
structures were limited and
moderate. Each sentence/paragraph
had a clear meaning and aim, which
was expertly conveyed.
The language used was generally
appropriate but may have been too
complex, convoluted or too simplistic.
Meaning of sentences/paragraphs was
generally understood.
Terminology was used without
clarification and many sentences were
too long or complex. Alternatively,
language may have been too basic,
inaccurate or incomplete. The
meaning of sentences/paragraphs was
difficult to understand.
HD: High Distinction; D: Distinction; CR: Credit; P: Pass; NP: Fail
D
CR
P
NP
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