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Overview

Write a 3-4 page assessment in which you use research articles to examine how social connections and support can promote physical and mental health.

Social psychology can help us understand our relationships with others.

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

Competency 2: Apply social psychological research and theory to examine social perception, social interaction, and social influence.

Explain how research findings in the field of social psychology can help individuals understand relationships with others.

Competency 4: Examine the research methods frequently used in the study of social psychology.
Describe the data collection methods used in research studies in the field of social psychology. Describe the designs used in research studies in the field of social psychology.
Explain arguments made by researchers in the field of social psychology. Explain research findings in the field of social psychology.

Competency 7: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.

Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.
Use APA format and style.

Questions to Consider

As you prepare to complete this assessment, you may want to think about other related issues to deepen your understanding or broaden your viewpoint. You are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of your professional community. Note that these questions are for your own development and exploration and do not need to be completed or submitted as part of your assessment.

What causes people to be drawn to one another? What happens when one experiences rejection?

Assessment Instructions

To prepare for this assessment, search in the Capella library for research articles on how social connections and support can promote physical and mental health. Choose two research articles to use in this assessment.

Using the two articles you found, include the following in your assessment. Provide the APA citation for each article.

Describe the data collection methods used in the studies you selected. Describe the designs used in the studies.

Explain the arguments the authors make to support their positions. Explain the findings of the research.

How might you apply these findings to better understand your own relationships with others?

Your submitted assessment should be 3-4 pages in length excluding title page and reference page. Be sure to follow APA guidelines for format and style. You do not need to use resources other than the two articles you selected, but you may if you wish.

Attachment:- Assessment Section.rar