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    1) The document contains summaries of two research articles on psychology topics. The first summary discusses a study that examined how media use influences political discussions between those with similar or differing views. The second summary outlines calls for more replication studies in psychology to address issues of unreliable findings. 2) Additional sections provide background on psychology as a field, some limitations of psychological research, and challenges facing the future of psychology such as ensuring open access to research and using larger sample sizes. 3) Key problems discussed are that much psychological research is not openly accessible due to publishing in subscription-only journals, and that studies often have samples too small to reliably detect real phenomena.

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    1) The document contains summaries of two research articles on psychology topics. The first summary discusses a study that examined how media use influences political discussions between those with similar or differing views. The second summary outlines calls for more replication studies in psychology to address issues of unreliable findings. 2) Additional sections provide background on psychology as a field, some limitations of psychological research, and challenges facing the future of psychology such as ensuring open access to research and using larger sample sizes. 3) Key problems discussed are that much psychological research is not openly accessible due to publishing in subscription-only journals, and that studies often have samples too small to reliably detect real phenomena.

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    Competency 1 Assessment

    Alyssa Cremer

    Rasmussen College

    General Psychology

    Jennifer Green

    September 24, 2020


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    Competency 1 Assessment

    Summaries of the two selected works:

    Selectively Social Politics: The Differing Roles of Media Use on Political Discussion:

    The general purpose of this research article was to examine how using particular media

    sources foster debate between similar and varying political beliefs. The study explores the debate

    of same party-political beliefs (in-group), and those of different political party beliefs (out-

    group). This study highlights how specific character background (uses and gratifications

    perspective) (e.g., age, sex, political opinion leadership, political social identity, political content

    affinity), motives for using traditional and social media for political information. The study also

    highlights how the use of different media sources work together to influence discussion with

    political in-group and out-group members. The study’s results allowed the authors to highlight

    various distinct differences between people who talk to political in-group and out-group

    members. This particular study is very relevant in today’s 45th president election world. We have

    seen the use of the word “fake news”, major retractions in the media, and even censorship of

    certain viewpoints on social media in regards to politics. This study can be used as a stepping

    stone to further study political debate, and hopefully foster further political discussion amongst

    in, and out groups.

    Let's Do It Again: A Call for Replications in Psi Chi Journal of Psychological Research:

    The writer John Edlund clarifies the crisis with studies and articles not furnished proof-

    based research with vast information to demonstrate their announcements, replication and

    fabrication of research, and what journals and editors are doing to battle this emergency. The

    issue with replication and creation is a two-fold, determined by the writer's very own
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    imperfections and aspiration, just as a system failure pushes the academics to deliver vast

    quantities of distributions to accomplish advancement or residency. The creator points out that

    even though academics are forced to distribute early and regularly, most academics do not

    fabricate research. However, it utilizes single-study short reports, using specific examinations

    and controls, and self-references can prompt incorrect data. The research journals have

    performed a couple of steps to guarantee that the articles they distribute do have the much-

    needed information like requiring the academics to preregistered, considering where the

    examination has been freely evaluated, utilizing joint efforts, and long-haul research

    contemplates. The writer noticed that it is significant for the journals to use a mix of all the

    above strategies to guarantee that they are distributing proof-based research in their distributions.

    The future of psychology practice requires that psychologists expand the scope of their

    traditional practice; adapt, and become health care providers, not just mental health providers.

    Using evidence-based practices, assessment, and outcome measures; incorporate the advancing

    technology into psychological practices, including electronic health records; and change training

    and focus to meet the needs of society. The future of psychological science requires that

    psychologists train and work in multidisciplinary teams, employ different methods and

    approaches, and shift focus to translational science. The future of the profession requires

    substantial changes in education to prepare students for science and practice in the 21st century.

    To begin, let us address some background information on psychology. Psychology is the

    scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. The effects of psychological studies are

    more relevant and respected than any period in the past, and top researchers are always

    uncovering discoveries and applications for psychology. With psychology, we can help people

    tremendously because it addresses why an individual may act the way they do. With professional
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    insight, psychologists may help individuals improve their future behaviors, decision making, and

    stress management skills. This information gives people a chance for self-confidence, healthier

    communication and relationships, and a successful career.

    The study of psychology is exceedingly complicated because not one-two people are the

    same. However, like in any study or pattern, there are instances in which somethings vary in

    continuity. For example, a survey said that any two people would both choose the same activity

    if given the option days in advance. Human beings are the most difficult "animal" to analyze, and

    so to answer your question, the limitations of psychology include consciousness and free

    thought; no two people will think the same unless some psychological trick is present.

    Problems facing the future of psychology:


    Open access
    A lot, if not most of psychology research isn’t really “published” – it is printed within journals

    that openly deny access to the public (unless you are willing to pay for a hefty subscription fee).

    Some might say this is not any different than traditional book publishing, so what's the problem?

    But the public being denied access to science is the very same public that already funds most

    psychology research, including the subscription fees for universities. So why, you might ask, is

    taxpayer-funded research invisible to the taxpayers that funded it? The answer is complicated

    enough to fill a 140-page government report, but the short version is that the government places

    the business interests of corporate publishers ahead of the public interest in accessing science.

    Bigger data
    Psychology research is statistically undermined. What this means is that even when genuine

    phenomena exist, most experiments don’t have large enough samples to detect them.
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    References

    Edlund, J. E. (2016). Invited editorial: Let's do it again: A call for replications in Psi Chi Journal

    of Psychological Research. Psi Chi Journal of Psychological Research, 21(1), 59-61.

    Importance of Psychology Today | What's happening at UDC! (2018, March 7). Retrieved from

    https://www.udc.edu/social-udc/2018/03/07/importance_psychology_todays_world/

    Ponder, J. D., & Haridakis, P. (2015). Selectively social politics: The differing roles of media use

    on political discussion. Mass Communication & Society, 18(3), 281-302.

    doi:10.1080/15205436.2014.940977

    McLeoud, S. (2011). Simply psychology. What is psychology? Retrieved from:

    https://www.simplypsychology.org/whatispsychology.html

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