Psychology on Film or TV Show from Popular Culture

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This is a 750-word essay (close to 3 double-spaced pages if you use Times New Roman 12 points) In this essay you will be analyzing how a biological model can be used to understand Chandler Bing’s (the character from the popular sitcom “Friends”) addiction to smoking. In order to understand addictions and the biological model, you will need to refer to chapter 15 pages 560-570 in the Pearson Psychology 11th edition textbook by Wade, Tavris, & Garry (2010). Once you have a clear understanding of those concepts, you need to explain how Chandler bing’s addiction to smoking and smoking habbits exemplify them in a real life situation. The following episodes will help you detect and analyze Chandler’s smoking habits:
“The One with the Thumb” Season 1, Episode 3
“The One Without the Ski Trip” Season 3, Episode 17
“The One With the Hypnosis Tape” Season 3, Episode 18
“The One With Phoebe’s Birthday Dinner” Season 9, Episode 5
“The One Where Chandler gets Caught” Season 10, Episode 10

*Note that you need to identify two research sources that you will cite on the essay using APA format.
An example, for the topic of anxiety/phobias, a student chose to write about the episode of the show Monk called “Monk defeats claustrophobia.” Her thesis was whether this concept was presented correctly in the show. Another student used the concept of addictions to explain the behavior of one of the characters in South Park who plays a video game called Heroin Hero.
These examples show that you could use the psychological concept of addiction and the biological model to explain Chandler’s addiction to smoking in the TV show friends, or you could use the concept to evaluate whether it is portrayed accurately in the show.

21 EXPECTATIONS FOR THE ESSAY
(Perfect score if you meet all the expectations below)
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1. Establish a clear thesis that ties the psychological concept to the media piece (film or TV show).

2. Clearly show that the essay is either (a)applying ONE psychological concept to explain a scenario on a media piece or (b) critically evaluating the accuracy of how ONE psychological concept was explicitly used in a media piece.
3. Craft an argument that logically derives from, or leads to, the thesis.
4. Build the argument cohesively and clearly to the reader without going into tangential points.
5. Avoid repetition.
6. Organizetheessaywiththeuseofheadingstoguidethereaderthroughitscontent.
7. The essay should only have a*brief*summary or narration of the media piece.
8. Write a closing statement or conclusion.
9. Chooseamediapiecethatisclearlyrelevantforthepsychologicalconcept.
10. Use the psychological concept correctly (in the way it is used in the discipline).
11.Cite material from the textbook (Wade & Tavris) or assigned reading that pinpoints the chosen psychological concept.
12. Find an appropriate original empirical research source from a psychology journal or book that sheds light on or explains the psychological concept you are applying in your essay.
13. Cite appropriate, relevant, and substantive information from your other source.
14. Avoid long quotes to demonstrate the ability to synthesize information from sources.
15.Use correct spelling and grammar. (Ask for help at the Academic Support and Access Center if you experience difficulties with your writing )
16. Keep the length of the essay close to 750 words (acceptable if range from 701 to 799 excluding cover page content, title, and references).
17. Create a *clever* title for the essay that encapsulates the concept, media piece, and thesis.
18. Create a cover page with your name, title, and class term (PSYC 105 Fall 2014).
19. Include artwork of the media piece on the cover page (e.g., poster of the film).
20. Include a reference list at the end of the document.
21. Format references in parenthesis and on the reference list using the American Psychological Association style (like the style used on the textbook).