Assignment: Thought Paper 2

PSYC100 #65090 M/W 11:30am (8/27/18 - 10/17/18)
2018-09-11T21:59:06Z

Due: Oct 17, 2018 by 11:30am

Thought Papers

In this course, you will be required to complete two thought papers. Each thought paper is worth 75 points. Thought papers must be turned in at the beginning of class, on the due date. Late thought papers will be deducted points. Thought papers should be 2 pages and include concepts from lecture and readings.

Thought Paper #2 Motivational Theory (October 17th @ 11:30 a.m.)

According to both lecture and your text, Maslow proposes a hierarchy of human needs serving to motivate human behavior. In a three page essay, using APA guidelines, explain the five levels of the hierarchy including a discussion of both physiological and psychological needs. Next, describe an example for each level of the hierarchy from both your own personal life and another example from something you have observed in a real world setting. This 2 page essay, using APA guidelines, will include ten examples of hierarchical needs.

These essay assignments should be written with paragraph structure. Your essay should contain an introduction, body, and conclusion. I expect that you will follow the guidelines below so that your essay conforms to APA (American Psychological Association) format.

Writing a Paper using general APA guidelines:

APA Format APA Writing Style

1 inch margins all around Use correct grammar

12 point Times New Roman font Use correct spelling

Double-space everything No contractions

Left alignment No informal language (slang, obscenities)

Use name as header

No bold

Black ink on white paper

Thought Papers

In this course, you will be required to complete two thought papers. Each thought paper is worth 75 points. Thought papers must be turned in at the beginning of class, on the due date. Late thought papers will be deducted points. Thought papers should be 2 pages and include concepts from lecture and readings.

Thought Paper #2 Motivational Theory (October 17th @ 11:30 a.m.)

According to both lecture and your text, Maslow proposes a hierarchy of human needs serving to motivate human behavior. In a three page essay, using APA guidelines, explain the five levels of the hierarchy including a discussion of both physiological and psychological needs. Next, describe an example for each level of the hierarchy from both your own personal life and another example from something you have observed in a real world setting. This 2 page essay, using APA guidelines, will include ten examples of hierarchical needs.

These essay assignments should be written with paragraph structure. Your essay should contain an introduction, body, and conclusion. I expect that you will follow the guidelines below so that your essay conforms to APA (American Psychological Association) format.

Writing a Paper using general APA guidelines:

APA Format APA Writing Style

1 inch margins all around Use correct grammar

12 point Times New Roman font Use correct spelling

Double-space everything No contractions

Left alignment No informal language (slang, obscenities)

Use name as header

No bold

Black ink on white paper