Reflective paper

As explained during module two, the essay should be 3-5 pages, double spaced. The topic may concern any psychological theory, finding, or method discussed in the Weiten text. You may select your topic from chapters in the book that interest you, but which

— because of time limitations — have not been assigned. Of course, it is also fine to select your topic from the assigned reading material. You may also choose a topic that you learned about in one of the videos or online assignments. The essay should

show how a study, theory, or principle learned in this course has shed some light on a personal experience in your life or world (broadly-defined). When you read the text, think about how the material might apply to your life or the lives of people you

know. Think also about how psychology might help us to better understand what we observe in current, events, the mass media, and the arts. Good essays will be well-written and well-organized. Part of the key to a good grade is choosing a topic where psychology

really helps explain some aspect of life. Try not to select a topic where psychology’s contribution to understanding is minimal or where you already understood what was going on by just applying common sense. Strong essays will also provide evidence that the

student clearly understands the psychological concept that they have chosen. Note that you may use outside sources, but that is not the key to a good grade on this assignment. You must cite any sources that you use; you may use any of the major citation styles.