A5- Psychology and Society

Write a letter to the editor in which you identify a specific and current issue (possibly within the field of education, criminal justice, or government) through which to explore the relationship between psychology and society.

Assessment Instructions

After extensive reading of various psychology journal articles, you decide to write a letter to the editor of an article that has captured your interest and attention. Identify a specific and current issue (possibly within the field of education, criminal justice, or government) through which to explore the relationship between psychology and society.

Prepare a well-constructed letter to the editor that considers the following questions:

• Identify a specific, current issue (possibly within the field of education, criminal justice, or government) through which to explore these questions.
• How might knowledge, practices, and acceptance (or nonacceptance) of psychological research, concepts, and trends be helpful or harmful to society?
• How does psychology influence social, cultural, and political issues?

Additional Requirements

• Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA formatting: Ensure that resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting guidelines.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
• Length of assessment: 3–4 pages (excluding title and reference pages, abstract not required).