PSY 520 Short Paper Two Guidelines and Rubric
Describe a potential mediator and moderator that could apply to each research finding below.
Before you describe a potential mediator and moderator in each research situation, you should clearly explain the concept of mediators and moderators. Defining mediators and moderators is a separate grading criterion on the grading rubric.
In each research scenario here, define the mediator and moderator. Supply evidence in your narrative to support your definitions of the mediator and moderator for each research situation.
High satisfaction with one’s direct supervisor leads to lower levels of employee turnover. In other words, employees who are highly satisfied with their direct supervisor are less likely to leave an organization than employees who are dissatisfied with their direct supervisor (DeConinck, 2009).
High levels of parental reading are associated with faster cognitive development in young children. In other words, children whose parents read to them more show faster cognitive development than children whose parents read to them less often (National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, 2007).
The experience of being socially excluded leads to increases in aggressive behavior. Research has found that when people are excluded by others, they are more likely to behave aggressively, even to people who did not initially exclude them (Twenge et al., 2001).
Defendants who wear glasses are less likely to be convicted by juries as being guilty of committing violent crimes (Brown et al., 2008).
Specifically, be sure to address the following critical elements:
Provide an explanation of mediators.
Provide an explanation of moderators.
Include an accurate application of mediators to research situations. Identify potential mediators and correctly explain why they are applicable.
Include an accurate application of moderators to research situations. Identify potential moderators and correctly explain why they are applicable.
What to Submit
Submit a 2- to 3-page document with double spacing, 12-point font, and one-inch margins, using APA format for any sources cited.
