Write a 3-5 page paper on the effects of social media on the developing mind. Younger generations are growing up with exposure to the Internet from their earliest moments.

Write a 3-5 page paper on the effects of social media on the developing mind. Younger generations are growing up with exposure to the Internet from their earliest moments. Children might be swiping on tablets before reading physical books, teenagers might engage with friends as much online as offline, and emerging adults may be exploring their identity in new ways given access to various social media platforms. How does this exposure influence human growth and development? Are effects positive, negative, or somewhere in between? The potential influences on our cognitive, academic, emotional, and physical growth are many. For example, have you ever felt overwhelmed by the amount of information available on the Internet? Do you have a hard time remembering where you saw or heard a specific fact? The Internet provides people with more information than the largest physical library can contain. This wealth of facts, figures, opinions, and even memes requires our brain to process information in new and different ways. Consider too how you learn differently when presented with online resources versus in-person or physical resources. The Internet has changed schooling as well. Some of those changes are huge—like this online course you are taking. Others are more subtle, like offering more communication tools. Many resources are now just a click away. In recent years, people have been paying more attention to the relationship between social media use and health, both physical and emotional. Like all aspects of the Internet, the effects are mixed. This assessment focuses on how the Internet and social media affect the developing mind. You'll review multiple of the areas above to explore these effects and highlight personal and professional applications. Topic Selection Choose one of the following topics: Internet use among elementary aged children (ages 5–11). Social media use among adolescents (ages 12–17). Social media use among emerging adults (ages 18–25). Research Using the Capella University Library, find two peer-reviewed journal articles on your topic. Some concepts to consider are: Information and higher-order processing. Memory. Google effect. Immediate gratification. Critical thinking. Reading, writing, and schooling. Critical analysis. Reading skills. Motor knowledge. Self-regulation. Metacognition. Emotions. Valence. Arousal. Nomophobia. Depression. Health. Rumination. Reappraisal. Stress. Exercise. Your assessment should also meet the following requirements: Written communication: Written communication is in professional style with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics. Resources: Use a minimum of three sources: your textbook and two peer-reviewed journal articles. APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting. Refer to Academic Writer for guidance in using proper APA style. Length: 3–5 typed, double-spaced pages. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point. By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria: Competency 1: Apply psychological principles to topics in the psychology of social media. Apply psychological principles related to information or higher-order processes to topics in the psychology of social media. Apply psychological principles related to reading, writing, or schooling to topics in the psychology of social media Competency 2: Describe scholarly research findings in the psychology of social media. Describe scholarly research findings about social media. Competency 3: Describe how psychological factors related to social media can influence a healthy lifestyle. Describe how psychological factors can influence a healthy lifestyle as it relates to emotions. Describe how psychological factors can influence a healthy lifestyle as it relates to health. Competency 4: Apply psychological content and skills to career goals. Apply psychological content to career goals. Competency 5: Communicate professionally with proper mechanics and effective organization. Cite sources using author and year, and provide some reference information required in APA style. Develop text using organization, structure, and transitions that demonstrate understanding of the relationship between the main topic and subtopics. I will include my paper feedback from the instructor so that you can see exactly what needs to be added: In-text citation note: Please remember to cite in APA-style anytime you include information from an outside source (including the textbook) to show where it is from. This is necessary for any concept not considered "common knowledge," or facts that everyone knows. If you are unsure if something is common knowledge or not, include a citation to be safe! Please cite every source that you use both in-text and in your References to receive full credit and properly credit the authors. Example In-text citation format: Author (Year) or (Author, Year) How to cite your textbook: Please also cite (Carrier, 2018) "From smartphones to social media: How technology affects our brains and behavior" in both your text and Reference list to receive full credit! This is your textbook for the course that contains your required readings and can be found in the Reading List in the Course Introduction tab on the sidebar in the Canvas courseroom! Example Reference format for citing books: Author, A. A. (Year of publication). Title of book: Capital letter after colon. Publisher Name. https://doi.org/xxxx OR http://xxxxx Criterion Apply psychological principles related to reading, writing, or schooling to topics in the psychology of social media Your Result: NON-PERFORMANCE Does not describe or apply psychological principles related to reading, writing, or schooling to topics in the psychology of social media. Criterion Describe how psychological factors can influence a healthy lifestyle as it relates to health. Your Result: NON-PERFORMANCE Does not identify how psychological factors can influence a healthy lifestyle as it relates to health. Criterion Cite sources using author and year, and provide some reference information required in APA style. Your Result: BASIC Cites sources but is missing either the author or the year, or includes minimal reference information. Faculty Comments: Good attempt at citations. In APA style, we use the author-date system. This means that all citations should include the author's last name(s) and the year published. We also create references on the reference page that give the rest of the information about the source such as article title, journal title, volume number, issue number, page numbers, and URL. All facts should have a citation. Learn more about citations here: https://campus.capella.edu/writing-center/undergraduate/evidence-and-apa/in-text-citation Please also cite (Carrier, 2018) "From smartphones to social media: How technology affects our brains and behavior" in both your text and Reference list to receive full credit! This is your textbook for the course that contains your required readings and can be found in the Reading List in the Course Introduction tab on the sidebar in the Canvas courseroom! Example Reference format for citing books: Author, A. A. (Year of publication). Title of book: Capital letter after colon. Publisher Name. https://doi.org/xxxx OR http://xxxxx