Throughout this course we have been discussing the interactive process of the emotional, cognitive

Throughout
this course we have been discussing the interactive process of the
emotional, cognitive and motivational aspects of human nature. The final
paper provides the opportunity for you to demonstrate your ability to
research the concepts covered throughout the course. Please make sure
your paper is submitted by the due date to ensure ample time for mentor
feedback, and possible integration of feedback and revision if
necessary. 

For the final paper you are to research a
specific aspect of cognition, emotion and motivation that most interests
you. Integrate a discussion of how you see your research findings as
significant to your clinical work or the field of psychology in
general. 

Select a minimum of eight (8) current (published in the last 5 years) peer-reviewed research articles* taken from scholarly journals (online or hard copy) on your selected topic.

In
context to “Cognition, Emotion and Motivation” some research topics
might include the following, however when researching and writing your
paper, you are expected to include related components of cognition,
emotion, and/or motivation. 

Your paper must integrate personal factors, environmental influences and sociocultural components relevant to your topic

Vision
Consciousness
Memory
Learning
Language
Happiness
Personality
Stress
Psychopathology
Culture
Gender

The paper should be 10-12 pages plus a title and reference page, and must be written in graduate level English, in APA style.

* Do not use the course text or other course texts for this assignment.
  This is a research-based paper

Activity Outcomes

Examine current research in neuropsychology

Discuss how sociocultural and personal factors influence cognition, emotion and motivation