This document is a completed assignment for Grand Canyon University’s PSY 260: Introduction to Psychological Research and Ethics course. It addresses the topic of comparing claims made in media outlets with supporting and opposing empirical facts, as determined through scholarly research. It was submitted by Kayle Conover to Professor Nielsen on September 14, 2020.
This assignment is valuable for students enrolled in the course, serving as an example of how to critically evaluate popular psychological claims against scientific evidence. It’s likely used to demonstrate understanding of research methods and APA formatting.
This completed assignment serves as a model, but does not provide instruction on *how* to complete the assignment. It showcases a student’s analysis of several media claims – including those related to social media, media violence, body image, and relationships – alongside supporting and opposing scientific findings. The document includes in-text citations and a reference page formatted according to APA guidelines. This preview does *not* include the full research or the complete APA reference list; it only presents the claims and a snippet of the supporting/opposing facts.