PSY 510 Topic 3 Benchmark Assignment, Critical Thinking Essay

PSY 510 Topic 3 Benchmark Assignment, Critical Thinking Essay

Choose one of the two provided topics.

Right to Die

1. Goligher, E.C., Cigolini, M., Cormier, A., Donnelly, S., Ferrier, C., Gorshkov-Cantacuzene, VA., ... Quinlan, J., (2019). Euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide are unethical acts. World Medical Journal, 65(1), 34-37. Retrieved from

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2. Calabro, R.S., Naro, A., De Luca, R., Russo, M., Caccamo, L., Manuli, A., ... Bramanti, P. (2016). The right to die in chronic disorders of consciousness: Can we avoid the slippery slope argument? Inovations in clinical neuroscience, 13(11-12), 12-24. Retrieved from.

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Video Games and Violent Behaviour

3. Cunningham, S., Engelstatter, B., & Ward, M.R. (2016). Violent video games and violent crime. Southern Economic Journal, 82(4), 1247-1265. Retrieved from

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4. Gentile, D. A., Bender, P.K., & Anderson, C.A. (2017). Violent video game effects on salivary cortisol, arousal, and aggressive thoughts in children. Computers in human behaviour, 70, 39-43. Retrieved from

https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1016/j.chb.2016.12.045

The articles provide argue opposite sides of the controversy. In 1,250 - 1,500 words:

1. Briefly analyze and compare the claims of both articles as well as the background of the controversy and how it became controversial. Include how historical perspectives and theories add to the controversy.
2. Examine the evidence given in the articles and explain which article creates a stronger argument. You are not choosing a side that supports your beliefs. Describe why one article's argument is stronger than the other. Give examples from both. Include how current perspectives and theories support your rationale.
3. Identify any logic fallacies that exist in both and explain what makes them logic fallacies (For a list of logical fallacies, follow this link).

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/academic_writing/logic_in_argumentative_writing/fallacies.html

4. Describe how the controversy you chose is applicable and significant to the world.

Use at least four scholarly references to support your claims. Be sure to carefully review the rubric for specifics on selecting and integrating sources to effectively support your rationale.