Evaluate Theoretical Perspectives

Theoretical perspectives are often noted in scholarly literature in psychology, but in some cases, they are not clearly identified or don’t appear to support the lens through which a study is conducted. Evaluating these perspectives is important so that you can provide a clear rationale for the perspective (or perspectives) that will provide the structure for your study.

Instructions 

Review the theoretical perspectives from the 10 articles selected in the Lesson 1 Assignment and critically analyze the lens through which they are presented. Prepare an outline (with appropriate citations) that includes the following information:

a. Identify the theoretical perspectives that were used as the basis for each of these studies.

1. How are they similar?
2. How do they differ?
3. How do they support these studies?
4. How does the theoretical perspective support the study?

b. Select the theoretical framework that aligns most closely with your proposed topic from these articles and substantiate why it is the best fit. If no theoretical frameworks were identified, suggest a suitable psychological framework from the literature.

1. How does this theoretical framework align with this topic?
2. Why was it selected?
3. Why were the others not selected?
4. Why is it the best fit for your topic?

c. Propose a minimum of two additional theoretical perspectives that might also be appropriate for this topic and substantiate why they might also be appropriate.

• Theoretical Perspective 1

1. 1. Why selected
   2. Why appropriate for topic
   3. How aligns with topic

• Theoretical Perspective 2

1. 1. Why selected
   2. Why appropriate for topic
   3. How aligns with topic

Length: This assignment must be 5-7 pages (excluding the title and reference pages).

References: Include a minimum of 10 scholarly resources.

The completed assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course by providing new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. The content should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.