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Assignment: Biology- Physiology

I. Stress hinders a college student's academic performance. II. The experience of food or housing insecurity negatively impacts a college student's academic performance. III. College athletes experience increased stress which negatively impacts their academic performance. IV. Adult learners returning to college face additional challenges that negatively impact their academic achievements. V. Starting college early hinders the emotional and social development of teenagers. VI. Increased use of alcohol and prescribed medications has negatively impacted college students' academic performance.

King (2023) explained there are four key attitudes of scientific research including critical thinking, skepticism, objectivity, and curiosity. This informed opinion paper will utilize all four of these attitudes. This first assignment will focus on the last attitude of curiosity. What are you curious about related to human behavior? Have you ever wondered, "Why did they do that?" when looking at someone else's behavior. The first step in writing is to choose a topic that interests you.

Second, scholarly writing is fundamentally about answering questions. In Psychology, those questions are about human behavior and mental processes. Sometimes we think we know the answers because it is what common sense tells us, what we've experienced or witnessed in our own lives, or what we have been told by someone else. However, as King (2023) stated, two of the core attitudes of psychologists are skepticism and critical thinking. Psychologists utilize critical thinking and skepticism to question, examine, and challenge what everyone thinks to be true.

Psychology is a discipline based on science, in particular, the use of the scientific method. The scientific method guides psychologists in their study of human behavior and mental processes to minimize personal bias and remain objective. Objectivity, another core attitude, simply means you are open to what the evidence tells you (King, 2023). As you select your topic from those provided or choose something to be approved, take a moment to consider what your own biases may be.

Instructions:

From the list of topics provided select one  as the focus of your paper. You may choose your own topic, but that topic must be presented as a statement and must be pre-approved by the professor. Once you have chosen or have your topic approved, complete the Student Response Assignment, and submit your work in Moodle.

Task

A. Identify the topic chosen for your paper:

1. What do you find interesting about this topic?

B. Identify and define the keywords in the topic statement. Use your text (include page numbers) and other sources (include URL links) if needed.

C. Explain the topic in your own words.

1. Explaining means you are demonstrating your understanding of the concept in your own words.
2. How is this topic personally relevant? That is, how does it relate to you or someone you know?

D. Assessing your bias:

1. What do you already "know" about this topic?
2. Where or from whom did you learn about the topic?
3. Do you have a strong opinion about this topic?

E. Inquiry:

1. Do you agree with or oppose the statement?