Psychology through Podcasts

Podcast Review Assignment: 50 points: 10% of overall Grade Assignment Title: Exploring Psychology Through Podcasts Objective: To deepen your understanding of psychological concepts by critically engaging with a psychology-themed podcast, connecting the content of the episode to the major concepts and student learning outcomes covered in this course. Choose a Podcast Episode: Select one episode from a psychology-related podcast from . The podcast should be a minimum of 25 minutes. Choose any topic of your interest relevant to our course themes and objectives. Listen Actively: Take notes on the main ideas, key psychological concepts, examples, and anything that stands out to you. Pay attention to how the content connects to what we’ve learned in class. Write a Podcast Review (Minimum 750 words/ 3 pages in the Body of the paper): Your review should include the following components: Podcast Summary: Briefly summarize the episode. Who hosted it? What was the topic? What were the key points or arguments? What early schools of thought such as structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, or psychoanalysis are mentioned? (Refer to Ch.1) Are any major historical figures (e.g., Wundt, James, Freud, Pavlov, Skinner) mentioned or implied? (Refer to Ch.1) Research, Assessment & Evaluation: (Refer to Ch.2) What research methods are referenced (experiments, case studies, surveys, correlational studies, naturalistic observation)? Explain how the research was conducted. What limitations, biases, or ethical issues were acknowledged? Explain What types of assessments or diagnostic tools are mentioned? Are concepts like reliability, validity, or standardization explained? Biological & Psychological Processes:(Refer to Ch.3 and any other chapters) Identify and describe at least two psychological, physiological, or cognitive processes discussed and how they relate to human behavior. Define them and explain how they were used or illustrated in the episode. Connection to Course Material:(Refer to any chapters) Link the podcast content to textbook topics, class discussions, or psychological theories. Make sure to cite the textbook and/or class materials. Provide specific examples from both the podcast and class materials. Critical Evaluation: How clearly does the episode communicate psychological concepts? Explain Did it change your perspective and what are 2 follow-up questions you would ask to further your knowledge of the information presented? What did you find most interesting, surprising, or problematic? Would you recommend the episode? Cite Sources: Include an APA-style citation for the podcast and any other references that were used. Formatting Requirements: Template available: Include the following in your essay using APA Format: You do not need an abstract. (Title Page): Include a title, your name, and date. (Body): Should be a minimum of 3 pages. Typed, double-spaced, 12 pt Times New Roman or Calibri, 1-inch margins (References). A template is available in the APA Getting Started link below. To cite a Podcast: General Format. Host, H. H. (Host). (Dates of podcast). Title of podcast [Type of podcast]