Applied learning
Assignment 3: Applied Learning
Psychology is an interesting field of study because the theories and concepts that you learn can often be observed in the world around you. This assignment allows you to consider material you have covered in the content of this module and apply those concepts to your own life.
In Section 1, you will identify and define ideas. In this module, as you reviewed your course materials, you likely discovered many interesting new ideas in psychology.
• Identify three different concepts, ideas, or research findings that were interesting or useful to you.
• Explain or describe each concept, theory or research finding in detail, in your own words.
• A good response here would be at least 150 words. Be sure to use proper spelling and grammar in your response. Write your response in the space below.
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In Section 2, you will make an application to your personal life.
• After identifying the interesting concepts, ideas, or research findings above, provide anoriginal example of how one of them is relevant in your personal or family life.
• A good response here would be at least 150 words. Be sure to use proper spelling and grammar in your response. Write your response in the space below.
Response:
In Section 3, make an application to your work life.
• From the interesting concepts, ideas or research findings identified in Section 1 provide anoriginal example of how one of them is relevant in your work life. Or, can you think of an example of how this issue plays out in your own current or future career?
• A good response here would be at least 150 words. Be sure to use proper spelling and grammar in your response. Write your response in the space below.
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Grading Rubric
| Assignment 3 Grading Criteria | Maximum Points |
| Described in at least 150 words three different concepts, ideas or research findings from the content covered in this module. | 50 |
| Described in at least 150 words how one concept, idea, or research from this module can be applied to personal life. | 25 |
| Described in at least 150 words how one concept, idea, or research from this module can be applied to work life. | 25 |
| Used correct spelling and grammar. | 10 |
| Total: | 110 |
Answer previewSection 1
Psychology is a fascinating subject especially because most of its concepts exist in the real world. People use psychology to live either consciously or unconsciously. Neuroplasticity is one intriguing concept associated with psychology. The condition explains how the human brain is capable of changing throughout a person’s life. Neuroplasticity explains that the brain activity that relates to a specific function is transferable to different locations. It demonstrates that the grey matter of the brain is changeable while the synapses can weaken or strengthen over time…
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