Write a 4-page assessment in which you describe the current understanding of motivation related to an identified behavior and discuss applications of research to social policies associated with that behavior.

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Assessment Instructions

For this assessment, identify a topic focused on one aspect of a behavior. Then research and write a paper that describes the current understanding of motivation related to the behavior you identified and discusses applications of research to social policies associated with that behavior.

Assessment Preparation

Select one of the following three broad areas of behavior:

Then identify a research topic associated with behavioral area you selected. An important skill in conducting research is to narrow the focus of your topic to keep the content manageable and to facilitate finding supportive evidence. To identify a properly narrow topic:

Examples of Topics

Instructions

To complete this assessment, research your topic and write a paper in which you complete the following:

Additional Requirements

Your paper should meet the following requirements:

Perspectives on Drive and Motivation Scoring Guide

CRITERIA NON-PERFORMANCE BASIC PROFICIENT DISTINGUISHED Produce a well-defined research topic focused on a selected behavior.Does not identify a research topic. Identifies a research topic focused on a selected behavior, but the topic is broad or poorly defined. Produces a well-defined research topic focused on a selected behavior. Produces a well-defined research topic focused on a selected behavior and integrates relevant demographic or topical factors into the topic. Describe the tools and technologies used in a selected study.Does not identify the tools and technologies used in a selected study. Identifies but does not describe the tools and technologies used in a selected study. Describes the tools and technologies used in a selected study. Evaluates the appropriateness of the specific tools and technologies used in a selected study. Explain the key motivational factors associated with a selected behavior.Does not identify motivational factors associated with a selected behavior. Identifies but does not explain the key motivational factors associated with a selected behavior. Explains the key motivational factors associated with a selected behavior. Analyzes the key motivational factors associated with a selected behavior. Identify a social issue associated with a selected behavior.Does not identify a social issue. Identifies a social issue, but it is not clear how that issue is associated with a selected behavior. Identifies a social issue associated with a selected behavior. Identifies a social issue associated with a selected behavior and explains the societal costs and benefits associated with the issue. Describe how public policy has addressed a social issue related to a selected behavior.Does not identify how public policy has addressed a social issue related to a selected behavior. Identifies but does not describe how public policy has addressed a social issue related to a selected behavior. Describes how public policy has addressed a social issue related to a selected behavior. Describes how public policy has addressed a social issue related to a selected behavior and makes recommendations for improving future policy. Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of professional communities.Does not communicate in a manner that is scholarly and professional. Communicates in a manner that is scholarly and professional but is not consistent with expectations for members of professional communities. Communicates in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of professional communities. Communicates in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of professional communities, with written communication that is free of errors that detract from the overall message. Apply proper APA formatting and style.Does not apply proper APA formatting and style. Uses adequate written communication but includes some APA errors and inconsistencies. Applies proper APA formatting and style. Applies scholarly writing skills and uses proper APA formatting and style throughout the assessment. 

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