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In this assignment, you will put into effect the lessons you have learned in writing a graduate-level research paper.

Resources: "Writing Process" video and Research Topic ListResearch Topic List

Choose one of the following topics to complete your Psychology Research Paper, due in Week 4.

Topic 1: The use of psychological principles in the workplace

Include the following:

• Which psychological principles are often used?

• How are these psychological principles used?

• Which psychological principles used are the most effective?

Topic 2: The benefits of understanding developmental psychology

Include the following:

• What is developmental psychology?

• How is developmental psychology applicable in life?

• Why can understanding developmental psychology be beneficial?

Topic 3: Considerations when conducting psychological research

Include the following:

• What are the main, important considerations when conducting psychological research?

• Why are these considerations important?

• What could potentially happen if these considerations were ignored?

Topic 4: The different methods of intelligence testing

Include the following:

• What are three methods of intelligence testing?

• How are these methods used?

• How do these methods differ?

Topic 5: Methods for modifying behavior in children

Include the following:

• What are three methods for modifying behavior in children?

• How are these methods used?

• Which method is most effective?

Using your chosen topic from the Research Topic List and the outline created in Week 3, conduct research via the University Library by locating 2 to 4 scholarly articles on your chosen topic.

Follow the steps in the "Writing Process" video.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word research paper on your chosen topic by including evidence from the 2 to 4 scholarly articles located in the University Library. Refer to the outline created in Week 3 for main points and subpoints to include in the paper.

Format your paper according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines located on the APA Templates page in the Center for Writing Excellence.