This assignment involves writing an essay focusing on attention and memory. Essay structure: : Introduction 1. Start with a hook sentence to get your reader’s attention 2. Provide background and context for the topic

Attention and memory

Instructions: Students must write an essay choosing one of the following topics: § Attention and memory; § Thinking and language; or § Intelligence The essay must outline the following: § The development of the topic, by identifying the key theorists that have contributed to the topic and describing the key theories on the topic; § Identify and define the key concepts and/or characteristics of the topic; § Identify an example of an issue in the South African context that is related to the topic (e.g. learning difficulties such as ADHD/Dyslexia, the political significance of language, linguistic limitations in multicultural settings, the history of intelligence testing and its issues in South Africa, etc.).

Attention and memory

Discuss the implications of the identified issue and what it means within the South African context. Use your prescribed textbook as a starting point in gaining a broad understanding of your topic. There should not be an over-reliance on your textbook. You should use it as a foundation for further reading. The assessment should include: § A cover page § A table of contents § An introduction § The body (which may include sub-sections as per the points above) § A conclusion § A reference list comprising a minimum of five (5) credible, academic sources. Please ensure that reference both in text and in the reference list, according to APA standards.

Attention and memory

Structure of the essay: Your essay must use the following structure: Introduction 1. Start with a hook sentence to get your reader’s attention 2. Provide background and context for the topic 3. State what your essay will be about Body of Paragraph 1 1. Topic sentence a. indicate the facts Body of Paragraph 2 1. Topic sentence a. indicate the facts Conclusion 1. Summarize the topic 2. Highlight the core questions of the topic and the social issues in the South African context 3. Reveal any unanswered questions that require further research *Each paragraph should focus on a theorist and their contribution to the topic. https://youtu.be/FRVrvpJOztw

Attention and memory

Hence, the number of paragraphs will depend on the number of key theorists that have contributed to the topic. some key aspects to help guide you § Racial and cultural issues involved in psychological testing; § Extremes of intelligence; and § Nature vs. nurture debate of intelligence. Here are some links that you can use to write the essay as well as 5 other sources need to be referenced excluding these ones below Mpofu, E., Ntinda, K., & Oakland, T. (2012). Understanding human abilities in sub-Saharan African settings. Online Readings in Psychology and Culture, 4(3). Tlali, T. (2016).

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