Integrative Literature Review
The primary goal of this literature review is to integrate concepts from four different content domains within the larger field of psychology. The four content domains should be chosen from previous coursework in this program. (attached) In this paper, students will review the findings in the individual empirical articles, organize the research in a meaningful way, evaluate the reliability, validity, and generalizability of the research findings, and present an integrated synthesis of the research that sheds new light on the topics within and across the four domains.
The result of a successful integrative literature review may be a significant contribution to a particular body of knowledge and, consequently, to research and practice. Therefore, before writing this literature review, substantive new research must be conducted via the Internet and within the Ashford University Library for each of the four chosen domains. A minimum of six sources must be included for each of the four domains. Although content from literature reviews completed in prior courses within this program may be included, it may not constitute the total research for the individual domains addressed within this assignment. No more than four sources from previous literature reviews completed in this program may be utilized for this integrative review.
The headings listed below must be used within the paper to delineate the sections of content. These sections include the following: a clear introduction that provides a general review and organizes the research in a meaningful way; a discussion in which the evidence is presented through analysis, critique, and synthesis; and a conclusion in which the discussion is drawn together in a meaningful way, the claims of the introduction are brought to a logical closure, and new research is proposed.
Introduction
Provide a conceptual framework for the review.
Describe how the review will be organized. The questions below may be used to guide this section.
What are the guiding theories within the domains?
How are the domains connected?
Are there competing points of view across the domains?
Why is the integration of these domains important?
What is the history of these domains?
What are the related theories or findings?
Describe how the literature was identified, analyzed, and synthesized.
How and why was the literature chosen?
What is your claim or thesis statement?
Discussion
Provide the analysis, critique, and synthesis for the review.
Analysis
Examine the main ideas and relationships presented in the literature across the four domains.
Integrate concepts from the four different content domains within the larger field of psychology.
What claim(s) can be made in the introduction?
What evidence supports the claim(s) made in the introduction?
Critique
Evaluate the reliability, validity, and generalizability of the chosen research findings.
How well does the literature represent the issues across the four domains?
Identify the strengths and the key contributions of the literature.
What, if any, deficiencies exist within the literature?
Have the authors omitted any key points and/or arguments?
What, if any, inaccuracies have been identified in the literature?
What evidence runs contrary to the claims proposed in the introduction, and how might these be reconciled with the claims presented?
Explain how the APA’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct might influence the reliability and/or generalizability of the chosen findings.
Did the ethical issues influence the outcomes of the research?
Were ethical considerations different across the domains?
Synthesis
Integrate existing ideas with new ideas to create new knowledge and new perspectives.
Describe the research that has previously been done across these domains, as well as any controversies or alternate opinions that currently exist.
Relate the evidence presented to the major conclusions being made.
Construct clear and concise arguments using evidence-based psychological concepts and theories to posit new relationships and perspectives on the topics within the domains.
Conclusion
Provide a conclusion and present potential future considerations.
State your final conclusion(s).
Synthesize the findings described in the discussion into a succinct summary.
What questions remain?
What are the possible implications of your argument for existing theories and for everyday life?
Are there novel theories and/or testable hypothesizes for future research?
What do the overarching implications of the studies show?
Where should the research go from this point to further the understanding of these domains and the greater study of psychology?
The Integrative Literature Review
Must be 20 to 30 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. (Links to an external site.)
Must include a separate title page with the following:
Title of paper
Student’s name
Course name and number
Instructor’s name
Date submitted
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
Must use at least 24 peer-reviewed sources, including a minimum of 20 from the Ashford University Library.
Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a separate reference list that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
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PSY 699
March 31,2020
Introduction
Scientists in the recent past have been marveled at the human brain and how it is shaping so many spheres in the human life. Further proper understanding of how the human brains influences our behavior under any context or experience has made psychology one of the most fascinating field of study. According to Jean Piaget a renowned psychologist he argued that the person we are today is basically a compilation of various small habits, beliefs and even thoughts that go through in our mind. This analogy has further been expounded by Sigmund Freud who argued that the four major domains of psychology which are cognitive domain, biological domain, developmental domain and social and personality domain are all interlinked in one way or the other. Some of the theories in the four domains of psychology include a rational motive behavior therapy theory developed by Albert Elli, also Aron Beck’s theory on cognitive therapy. Other theories which have gained recognition in this field of psychology include the trait or perspective theory, evolutionary theory, psychodynamic theory and lastly social identity theory. In addition, there exist a connection between some of the domains for instance the biological domain which basically analyses how human biology influences virtually all the mental process and even our own behaviors.
This domain of psychology closely relates to cognitive domain of psychology which focuses majorly on the study of emotions, behavior, cognitions and even our relationship with the society and other people in general. Further the connection between the two domains is that cognitive domain relies on the biological domain to understand how our biology in terms of neuroscience influences our emotions, relationships, thoughts and behavior.
The same connection is true for developmental domain which relies on cognitive domain to understand what could be the factors that influences human being development. It is also worth noting that not all points from the four domains agree with each other since there are some points with competing views across the four domains. Some of these competing points include biological domain arguing that neuroscience controls largely all the other domain of psychology a point which is disputed by social and personality domain. It therefore means that integration of these domains is pertinent in providing a holistic understanding in the field of psychology. Also, the four domains have a long history spanning to even ten centuries since the field of psychology began immediately with the creation of human beings and its curiosity of trying to understand how its brain or mind works and further its relationship with the environment in which man exist in (Prada, Garrison, Camilo, & Rodrigues, 2018).
Findings have indicated that providing a conclusive line of thought or reasons as to how the human brain or mind works cannot be easy since it requires integration of so many fields to try providing any connection that might exist. Also choosing this literature was very crucial in trying to enumerate that there is a tangible existence or relationship that exist among the four domains which can help in arriving at a body of knowledge that can lead the field of psychology into a consensus in its substantive diverging theories. Consequently, integration of the four domains of psychology and critically evaluating research findings from all the four domains can offer the much-needed insight into how the various domains are interlinked and contribute to a pool of knowledge which can guide rising scholars in this field.
Biological Domain
This psychological domain argues that human behavior, emotions and even how the stricture of human nervous systems influences other domains of psychology. For instance, it is argued that biological domain have various sub-fields such as cognitive neuroscience, behavioral neuroscience and further explains that human being manifestation is as a result of neuron-networks that control virtually everything that goes around the human brain (Erickson, Kiel, & Lockhart, 2010). Also, evolutionary psychology argues that the human mind and brain is under constant change due to the evolution in the environment in which man…
