PSY

What to Do

1. Choose a Source
2. Select a popular source that offers advice related to positive psychology. This could be:

• A self-help book
• A website
• A magazine article
• A television program
• Or any other mainstream source that offers tips on happiness, mindfulness, flourishing, resilience, etc.

1. Analyze the Content
2. In your paper, address the following:

• What advice or strategies does the source offer?
• Are these recommendations consistent with the research and theories weve covered in this course?
• Support your analysis by referring to specific concepts or studies from class materials.
• Explain why or why not the advice aligns with psychological research.

Formatting Requirements

• Length: Minimum 2 full pages, double-spaced
• Font: Times New Roman, size 12
• Margins: 1-inch on all sides
• Citation Style: APA format
• Tone: Academic and analytical

This assignment allows you to apply what youve learned in class to real-world content and think critically about how psychology is portrayed in popular media.