Theoretical foundations
Theoretical foundations guide practice. With many theories and a large array of environments in the performance psychology field, it is helpful to consider the theoretical foundations that could be applied in a specific performance psychology environment. Therefore, in this assignment you will identify a psychological theory that could serve as a theoretical foundation to guide practice in a specific performance psychology environment.
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:
- This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
- Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. Refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association for specific guidelines related to doctoral-level writing. The manual contains essential information on manuscript structure and content, clear and concise writing, and academic grammar and usage.
- This assignment requires the inclusion of at least two scholarly research sources related to this topic and at least one in-text citation from each source.
- You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Directions:
Write a paper (1,250-1,500 words) in which you identify a psychological theory that could serve as a theoretical foundation to guide practice in a specific performance psychology environment. Include the following in your paper:
- A research-supported description of the primary components of the identified theory.
- A research-supported discussion of common applications of the theory across the various environments in performance psychology.
- A description of a specific performance psychology environment in which you could apply the theory.
- A research-supported discussion of why the theory is beneficial in that specific environment.
- A research-supported discussion of the limitations of applying the theory as a foundation for a performance psychologist in that specific environment.
Requirements: 1250-1500 words
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