Course Project: “Artificial Intelligence in Psychological Re…

Instructions:

1. Topic Selection

Choose one specific application of AI in psychological research. Suggested topics include (but are not limited to):

• AI in diagnosing mental health disorders
• AI in analyzing large-scale psychological data
• Chatbot therapists and AI-driven therapy tools
• Machine learning in psychological experiments
• AI in personality assessment or behavior prediction

Your selected topic should allow you to examine AI not only as a technological innovation but as a methodological tool used by researchers.

2. Research Requirements

Conduct a literature review of at least five peer-reviewed journal articles related to your selected topic.

Your review should address:

• How AI is used in psychological research
• The research methodologies in which AI is applied
• Key outcomes or findings reported in the literature
• Ethical concerns raised by researchers

You will use this research to support both your poster and short essay. Notes should reflect synthesis across studies rather than isolated summaries.

3. Poster Presentation Requirements

Create a single-slide poster (digital or printable) that visually summarizes your research findings. The poster should communicate key ideas clearly and concisely, using visuals to support understanding.

Required Poster Sections:

• Title and Author Name
• Introduction to the selected AI application
• Key Findings from the literature (summarized visually where possible)
• Human-Led vs. AI-Assisted Research Comparison
• What humans traditionally did
• What AI now contributes
• What is gained and what may be lost
• Benefits and Challenges of the AI application
• Ethical Considerations (e.g., privacy, bias, consent, transparency)
• Conclusions and Recommendations for Future Research
• References in APA format (at the bottom or on a separate reference slide/page)

Design Guidelines:

• Use concise bullet points and clear headings
• Include at least one conceptual visual, such as:
• A workflow diagram (human AI outcome)
• A comparison chart (human vs. AI)
• An ethics or bias risk map
• Maintain strong contrast, readable fonts, and logical layout
• Recommended software: PowerPoint, Canva, or Google Slides

4. Short Essay Requirements

Write a 7501,000-word APA-formatted essay that expands on the content presented in your poster. The essay should demonstrate synthesis, critical thinking, and methodological awareness.

Required Essay Sections:

• Title Page (APA format)
• Introduction
• Introduce the selected AI application
• Clearly state your thesis regarding AIs role in psychological research
• Synthesis of Literature
• Integrate findings across studies
• Explain how AI is being used within specific research methodologies
• Analysis of AI as a Research Tool
• Discuss benefits and challenges
• Identify one threat to validity or reliability introduced by AI
• Explain one strategy researchers use to mitigate this threat
• Ethical Position Statement
• Based on the literature, argue whether this AI application should be expanded, restricted, or conditionally regulated in psychological research
• Support your position with scholarly evidence
• Conclusion
• Summarize the significance of your findings
• Propose directions for future research
• References Page (APA 7th edition)

APA Formatting Requirements:

• Times New Roman, 12-point font
• Double-spaced
• 1-inch margins
• Proper in-text citations and references in APA 7th edition format

Evaluation Criteria

Content Quality

Accuracy, relevance, and depth of analysis related to AI applications in psychological research.

Critical Thinking

Insightful evaluation of AIs strengths, limitations, ethical implications, and impact on research validity and reliability.

Poster Design

Clear, professional layout with effective visuals that enhance understanding rather than repeat text.

Writing Mechanics

Clarity, coherence, grammar, and adherence to APA formatting guidelines.

Use of Scholarly Sources

Effective integration of at least five peer-reviewed sources across both the poster and essay.

Structure and Organization

Logical organization of the essay and cohesive, visually intuitive design of the poster.