Benchmark PSY 402 Memory and Brain Mechanisms Paper

For this assignment, select a peer-reviewed journal article reaboutroblem-solving, decision-making, or an intelligence theory discussed in class (e.g., fluid or crystalline intelligence, primary/secondary reinforcers, biases, or effective problem-solving strategies).

The article must meet the following criteria:

1. The article must be from a peer-reviewed journal.
2. The article must be obtained from the GCU Library.
3. The article must be a research study rather than a literature review (i.e., the article has to have methods, results, and discussion sections).
4. The article must utilize a cognitive or behavioral theory, model, or effect.
5. This article review aims to get you to think critically about an area of cognition or learning. After reading your chosen article, address the following questions. Use subheadings to differentiate between the various aspects of your review. Remember, APA guidelines can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

Benchmark PSY 402 Memory and Brain Mechanisms Paper Major Findings/Conclusions:

1. Be sure to include the major findings of the study.
2. What conclusions did the researchers draw from the data?

Implications for the Field of Psychology (how the findings could be used/applied in the field):

1. Include how the study results can be applied (e.g., why are the study findings important?). These may be the implications the authors put forth or your ideas (be sure to cite if they are not).
2. How would psychology/education/counseling professionals benefit (learn) from the findings?
3. How might the results improve knowledge or application in the field? What should psychology professionals “take away” from the findings?

Method/Participants:

1. Describe the basics of how the study was conducted. What procedures were used?
2. Who were the participants?

Strengths/Limitations of the Study:

1. Include at least one strength AND one limitation you saw in the study.
2. Explain why you believe each is a strength or limitation. Hint: study findings are not “strengths” in and of themselves.

The article review should be 1,000-1,250 words. Include a minimum of three scholarly articles.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines in the APA Style Guide in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric before beginning the assignment to familiarize yourself with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competency: 4.4: Explain the importance of maintaining knowledge of current trends in psychology.