Prior to beginning this assignment, review the components of an annotated bibliographyLinks to an external site..

For this this Annotated Bibliography, you will research at least five peer-reviewed articles published within the last ten years to support your analysis of one of the following topics:

• Behavior Analysis (previously known as behaviorism)
• Cognitivism
• Information processing

The topic you choose should be based on the area in which you would most like to develop your knowledge. Your choice should also consider your current interests in psychology and support your future career or personal goals.

There are 4 components to this assignment:

1. Introduction: Include your chosen focus area and your motivation for choosing this area to study further
2. The Annotated Bibliography itself
3. A Conclusion
4. A list of APA formatted references.

The Choosing Your Focus paper

• Must be a minimum of 1250 words, no more than 1500 words, and formatted according to APA styleLinks to an external site. (7th edition) as outlined in the Writing Center.
• Must include a 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 clearly states the chosen construct and your motivation for choosing this topic.
• Must clearly discuss each article in your own words using critical thought.
• Must end with a conclusion that synthesizes the findings within the articles as they relate to your chosen content.
• Must include a Reference section.
  • The Formatting Your References ListLinks to an external site. guide offers additional guidance on correctly formatting references for the annotated
• Must use at least five peer-reviewed sources.
  • The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources Links to an external site.

Requirements: 1250-1500 words