Assessment Description The purpose of this assignment is to critically analyze and evaluate the scholarly articles related to your chosen topic of controversy, assessing the evidence and arguments presented on both sides without bias, in order to determine which side offers more compelling support based on scholarly research. Using the topic you chose for your Topic 1 assignment, read the two related articles below. Video Games and Violent Behavior For the Video Games and Violet Behavior topic, you will need the following content found in the Topic 3 Resources to complete this assignment: Read Violent Media in Childhood and Seriously Violent Behavior in Adolescence and Young Adulthood by Ybarra, Mitchell, & Oppenheim, from Journal of Adolescent Health (2022). Read Why Do Habitual Violent Video Game Players Believe in the Cathartic Effects of Violent Video Games? A Misinterpretation of Mood Improvement as a Reduction in Aggressive Feelings by Kersten & Greitemeyer, from Aggressive Behavior (2022). The articles provided for each topic provide information regarding both sides of the controversy. In 1,250-1,500 words: Briefly describe both sides of the controversy, including citations from the articles provided. Evaluate the evidence provided for each side of the controversy. Identify any logical fallacies, research limitations or overgeneralizations. (Important: You are not choosing a side; you are analyzing each argument without bias.) Describe what side of the argument you believe has the strongest evidence. Incorporate at least four scholarly articles in your decision. (Your two assigned articles count toward this total.) Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance. Benchmark Information This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies: MS Psychology 1.1: Describe key historical perspectives and theories in psychology. 1.2: Differentiate among current perspectives and theories in psychology. 1.3: Describe applications of psychology.
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