Use the APA Paper Template (linked above) to complete the following:
- Write a 3–5 page paper (in addition to a title page and references page) that describes a possible solution for a clinical scenario with support from both theory and research.
- Use one of the following scenarios and supporting resources from Week 6’s Prepare: Choose Your Scenario activity as the basis for this assignment:
- Scenario 1: Mars Mission.
- Scenario 2: Office Decor.
- Scenario 3: Youth Sports.
- Scenario 4: Anti-Marijuana Campaign.
- Use in-text citations in the paper and create title and reference pages.Use the following headings to organize your paper:Title page:
- Follow the template instructions.
Overview:
- Apply a foundation psychological theory to address the problem in the selected scenario.
- Summarize the identified problem in the selected scenario.
- Propose a solution to the identified problem.
- Describe your solution.
Foundational Theory:
- Describe the theory or theories that apply to your scenario.
- Explain how theory shaped the proposed solution to the problem.
Research Method and Findings:
- Apply findings from scholarly research to develop a proposed solution to the problem in your scenario.
- Explain how the research findings shape your proposed solution.
- Describe the research methods outlined in your scholarly research articles.
Mental Health and Well-Being:
- Speculate how your proposed solution could impact mental health and well-being through behavior changes.
References:
- Follow the template instructions.
Assignment Requirements
- Written communication: Writing should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
- APA formatting: References and citations should be formatted according to current APA style and formatting.
- Paper length: 3–5 typed, double-spaced pages, not including the title page and references page.
- Resources: A minimum of three professional and scholarly sources. At least two sources should be scholarly (peer-reviewed journal articles). One source can be a textbook or other professional source. Please avoid popular media sources.
- Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
( My Chosen) Scenario 3: Youth Sports
You are coaching your child’s soccer team and want psychologically proven ways to motivate your players. Consider what research says about motivation and sports. What are some specific coaching strategies that can increase enthusiasm and motivation?
- Possible theories:
- Self-determination theory.
- Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
- Possible sources:
- Stenling, A., Lindwall, M., & Hassmén, P. (2015). Changes in perceived autonomy support, need satisfaction, motivation, and well-being in young elite athletes. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 4(1), 50‒61.
- Amorose, A. J., & Anderson-Butcher, D. (2015). Exploring the independent and interactive effects of autonomy-supportive and controlling coaching behaviors on adolescent athletes’ motivation for sport. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 4(3), 206‒218.
- Possible search terms:
- Coaching effectiveness, motivation, sport psychology (use in combinations in Summon or Psychology Databases).
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