Write a 3–4 page paper discussing one area of applied psychology, including its social significance, history, precipitating societal and/or cultural needs, professional influences, and future directions.
Prepare a 3–4 page paper discussing one area of applied psychology.
Introduction to Field (suggested length: one paragraph).Name and describe the applied psychology area you have selected. What does it focus on? What is its purpose?
Evaluate the social significance of the topic.
History of Field (suggested length: 2–3 paragraphs).Explain the key ideas, theories, and historical milestones related to that applied psychology field.Recruit 2 scholarly sources; one may be your textbook; one must be a peer-reviewed journal article.
Societal and/or Cultural Needs (suggested length: 2–3 paragraphs).Explain the societal and/or cultural needs that led to the development of this area of psychology and include examples.Analyze the driving needs behind why the field was created; interpret their importance and consider implications and consequences for the identified needs.Recruit two scholarly sources; one may be your textbook; one must be a peer-reviewed journal article.At least one peer-reviewed journal article must be tied to topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Professional Influences (suggested length: two paragraphs).Analyze how this specific area of psychology may influence current professional behavior.Review how this area of psychology may impact our workplace behaviors and experiences; interpret its importance and consider implications and consequences within the workplace.Include examples to support your analysis.
Conclusion (suggested length: one paragraph).Describe potential future directions of this field on the individual, community, and global scales.u