Write a 3–5 page paper debunking a myth about the brain using evidence from scholarly sources. Myths about our brain abound. You've probably seen at least a few of them in movies, books, or TV shows.

Write a 3–5 page paper debunking a myth about the brain using evidence from scholarly sources.

Myths about our brain abound. You've probably seen at least a few of them in movies, books, or TV shows. For this assessment, you'll select one of the following myths to debunk.

• We only use 10% of our brain.
• Brain training will make you smart.
• The brain perceives the world as it is.
• Right-brained people are more creative.
• Adults can't grow new brain cells.
• The brain is a computer.

Find one flawed source of information on the Internet. To find a flawed source, look for one with a substantial number of errors.

• Read what the textbook says about the myth.
• Use the myth you chose and use it as your search word or phrase on the Internet.
• Look for sources that are not accurate based on the information in your textbook.
  • If you don't see a flawed source on the first page of results, skip to the third page of results or further.
• Tips for finding flawed sources:
  • Scroll through your social media feeds.
  • Scroll through your results and look for sources that are NOT:
    • .gov websites.
    • News or press websites.

Then find and read two peer-reviewed journal articles on the topic. You will use these articles to help debunk the myth through their research findings.

Write a 3–5 page paper that includes:

• A brief summary of the myth and evidence provided by the website (your flawed source).
• Challenge of the myth: provide evidence the myth is not correct.
  • Identify assumptions that underlie or support the myth.
  • Include the research findings from peer-reviewed journal articles.
    • For each source
      • Discuss the methods, participants, and results.
      • Explain the reliability, validity, and generalizability of the sources.
      • Discuss whether the research is ethical based on the 5 APA ethical principles of psychologists. Refer to the specific principles and cite the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct.
• A discussion of how the brain and body work in relation to your myth, using your textbook and other scholarly sources to support your statements.
  • We only use 10% of our brain: Focus on the cerebrum.
  • Brain training will make you smart: Focus on the chapter on intelligence.
  • The brain perceives the world as it is: Focus on the chapters about our senses.
  • Right-brained people are more creative: Focus on how the hemispheres work.
  • Adults can't grow new brain cells: Focus on Chapters 2 and 3.
  • The brain is a computer: Focus on the chapter on memory.
• Your own theory: Based on your research, what do you think is correct?

Use headers to organize your paper. You should have at least three headers.

• Written communication: Written communication is in professional style with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.
• Resources: Use a minimum of five sources: your flawed source, the textbook the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct, and two peer-reviewed journal articles
• APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting.
• Length: 3–5 double-spaced, typed pages.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

GRADING RUBRIC: By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

• Competency 1: Relate the actions of the mind and body to psychological and physical health.
  • Relate the actions of the mind and body to psychological and physical health.
• Competency 2: Construct alternative explanations based on perceived flaws in behavioral claims.
  • Construct an alternative explanation based on perceived flaws in behavioral claims.
• Competency 3: Examine psychological research from the standpoint of adherence to the APA Ethics Code in psychological research involving human or nonhuman research participants.
  • Explain psychological research from the standpoint of adherence to the APA Ethics Code in psychological research.
• Competency 4: Expose flawed sources of information.
  • Choose a flawed source of information related to a myth.
  • Explain peer-reviewed evidence.
• Competency 5: Write for purpose in a well organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.
  • Use headers to organize paper.
  • Use APA style formatting for citations and reference list with only minor errors.
  • Address assessment purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.