PSY-260: Introduction to Psychological Research and Ethics
Topic 1: Media Claims versus Empirical Facts
Instructions:
1. Complete the chart below by identifying five media claims and scientific facts that support and refute your media claim statements.
2. Cite the scholarly, peer reviewed sources from which the scientific facts were obtained using in-text citations formatted according to APA. Include a full reference page at the end of your document following proper APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
Media Claim |
Scientific Fact to Support Claim |
Scientific Fact to Oppose Claim |
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Greater exposure to social media is linked to lower levels of self-esteem (Vogel, 2014). |
For personal health, social media can provide patients with tools for empowerment and engagement with others. (Househ, Borycki, & Kushniruk, 2014). |
References
Househ, M., Borycki, E., & Kushniruk, A. (2014). Empowering patients through social
media: The benefits and challenges.
Health Informatics Journal,
20(1), 50–58. doi: 10.1177/1460458213476969
Vogel, E. A., Rose, J. P., Roberts, L. R., & Eckles, K. (2014). Social comparison, social media, and self-esteem.
Psychology of Popular Media Culture,
3(4), 206–222.
Research Methods in Psychology, 2e © W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.
By Beth Morling