PSYC FPX 3500 Assessment 1 Popular Versus Scholarly Sources

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Capella University

PSYC FPX 3500 Learning and Cognition

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Popular Versus Scholarly Sources Worksheet

Directions:

Select a popular media source such as a video or a website on a cognitive psychology topic from your course text.
Provide the full reference for the source.
Summarize the content of the source in a 5–8 sentence paragraph or use bullet points with complete sentences.
Identify at least three peer-reviewed journal articles on the topic covered in the source and explain their relevance. Provide the full references of the articles in APA format.
Compare and contrast the information provided in the source with the three articles by answering the following questions:
- What information provided by the popular source is supported by research or information in the articles?
- Is there any information in the articles that conflicts with the popular source?
- Do you consider the media source you selected to be valid? Why or why not?
- What questions do you have about the topic based on your analysis?
Discuss how the topic you reviewed can be applied to real-world situations. Feel free to illustrate with examples.

Complete all sections of this worksheet, including the self-evaluation. Be sure to use full sentences, evidence from relevant sources, and APA-style citations.

Media Evaluation

Directions	Responses
Name your selected topic.	The relationship between trauma and Episodic Memory.
Provide the full reference for the source, and include the link to the video or website.	NICABM. (2019, May 19). How trauma hijacks a client’s memory, with Peter Levine. YouTube. Retrieved October 10, 2022, from https://youtu.be/3woCwkBcKwk

Directions

Responses

Summarize the content of the source using complete sentences in a paragraph of 5–8 sentences.

Peter Levine explains how memory can be profoundly affected by traumatic experiences, focusing on the impact of trauma on episodic memory. Episodic memories, which are long-term memories derived from experiences, can be deeply ingrained in an individual’s mind, especially if the experience is traumatic. Levine also discusses the mind’s protective mechanism, where it may block out these traumatic experiences, leading to gaps in memory. These gaps can result in confusion, misdirection, and various forms of mental dissociation.

Directions

Responses

List three peer-reviewed journal articles on the topic and explain the relevance of each to the topic. Provide the full references in APA format.

Brewin, C. R. (2014). Episodic memory, perceptual memory, and their interaction: Foundations for a theory of posttraumatic stress disorder. Psychological Bulletin, 140(1), 69-97. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0033722 – This article examines theories of PTSD, including enhanced perceptual priming and the interaction between memory systems and traumatic events. It is relevant as it explores the relationship between memory systems and trauma, which is central to the topic discussed in the media source.
Dolcos, F., Iordan, A. D., Kragel, J., Stokes, J., Campbell, R., McCarthy, G., & Cabeza, R. (2013). Neural correlates of opposing effects of emotional distraction on working memory and episodic memory: An event-related FMRI investigation. Frontiers in Psychology, 4, 293-293. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2013.00293 – This article investigates how emotional distractions impact episodic memory and working memory, providing insights into memory enhancement and impairment after traumatic events. It is relevant as it delves into the effects of trauma on episodic memory, aligning with the media source’s content.
Forest, M., & Blanchette, I. (2018). Memory for neutral, emotional and trauma-related information in sexual abuse survivors. European Journal of Psychotraumatology, 9(1), 1476439-10. https://doi.org/10.1080/20008198.2018.1476439 – This article discusses how trauma, particularly sexual abuse, impacts episodic memory. It is relevant as it provides empirical evidence on how trauma affects memory, supporting the themes presented in the media source.

PSYC FPX 3500 Assessment 1 Popular Versus Scholarly Sources

Directions

Responses

Compare and contrast information provided in the source with each of the three articles by answering these questions and citing the sources:

What information provided by the popular source is supported by research or information in the articles? The popular source’s claim that the mind can block out traumatic experiences to protect itself is supported by Brewin (2014), who notes that emotionally arousing events create stronger memories, yet traumatic events can lead to impaired memory.
What, if any, information in the articles conflicts with the popular source? The article by Dolcos et al. (2013) suggests that there is no direct link between specific types of trauma and episodic memory, but emotional distractions can impair episodic memory. This contrasts with the popular source, which implies a more straightforward connection between trauma and memory impairment.
Do you consider the media source you selected to be valid? Why or why not? The media source appears valid, as it features certified professionals who present data aligning with scholarly research on the relationship between trauma and episodic memory. The study by Forest and Blanchette (2018) also supports the media source by showing that trauma can lead to various memory effects, reinforcing its validity.
What questions do you have about the topic based on your analysis? Can memory of a specific traumatic event be restored even if it has been blocked out by the mind?

Directions

Responses

Explain how the topic can be used to help solve problems in the real world. Then illustrate with personal or professional examples.

Understanding the relationship between episodic memory and trauma can improve real-world interactions by fostering patience and empathy. People may recall events differently or not at all due to trauma, so recognizing this variability can enhance communication and support. For example, a cheerleader might struggle to remember the incident that led to a concussion, possibly forgetting the moment they were lifted before being dropped. This gap in memory could be permanent, or the cheerleader might remember the event differently than it actually occurred.

PSYC FPX 3500 Assessment 1 Popular Versus Scholarly Sources

Self-Evaluation

Criterion	Level (Nonperformance, Basic, Proficient, or Distinguished)	Rationale
Summarizes the content of a popular media source, conveying the implications of the topic.	Distinguished	Clearly summarized the content of the media source that relates to the topic.
Identifies three peer-reviewed journal articles on the topic covered in a popular media source and describes relevancy of the articles. Provides the full references of the articles in APA format.	Distinguished	Three peer-reviewed journal articles were identified, and their relevance to the topic was clearly explained. Full APA references were provided.
Compares and contrasts information provided in a popular media source with peer-reviewed journal articles, making a clear case for the validity or lack of validity of the media source.	Distinguished	The media source and peer-reviewed articles were thoroughly compared and contrasted, effectively demonstrating the validity of the media source.
Describes how the topic of a popular media source can be applied to the real world, providing examples.	Distinguished	The real-world application of the topic was clearly described, with relevant examples provided.
Conducts a self-evaluation using established scoring criteria and identifying the proficiency level for each criterion, including comments for each criterion.	Distinguished	Conducted a comprehensive self-evaluation, accurately identifying the proficiency level for each criterion and providing detailed comments.
Presents a focused purpose through strong organizational skills. Presents evidence through strong paraphrasing or summarizing and appropriate tone and sentence structure.	Distinguished	The purpose was clearly articulated, and the evidence was well-organized and effectively summarized with a suitable tone and sentence structure.
Applies current APA style, including in-text citations and full references for sources with few errors.	Distinguished	All sources were correctly cited in APA format, including in-text citations. The document was formatted in Times New Roman, 12-point font, with no errors.

References

Brewin, C. R. (2014). Episodic memory, perceptual memory, and their interaction: Foundations for a theory of posttraumatic stress disorder. Psychological Bulletin, 140(1), 69-97. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0033722

Dolcos, F., Iordan, A. D., Kragel, J., Stokes, J., Campbell, R., McCarthy, G., & Cabeza, R. (2013). Neural correlates of opposing effects of emotional distraction on working memory and episodic memory: An event-related FMRI investigation. Frontiers in Psychology, 4, 293-293. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2013.00293