write a 1,500 word laboratory report that investigates the effectiveness of the Mind, Brain and Behaviour 2/B clinical psychology modules and practical classes in reducing public stigma about mental ill-health. This effectively means that the aim of your lab report is to address the research question:
“Is the MBB-B/2 clinical psychology program effective in reducing public stigma about mental illness?”
Throughout the semester, you will be given plenty of support as you commence on your lab report writing journey. Some general starting information is provided below. The detailed assignment brief, marking criteria, starting readings and other resources can be found in the.This assessment task requires you to demonstrate the following intended learning outcomes:
Describe, utilise and illustrate psychological research methods and data analysis
Discuss and critically evaluate psychological literature
Use, evaluate and analyse scientific methodology and enquiry
Critically discuss and debate competing and complementary perspectives of wellbeing
Write reports in an appropriate format and style for psychological science
Critically evaluate psychological literature and utilise research design and data analysis skills to communicate the outcomes of a psychological investigation
Discuss and justify the importance of individual differences within and between different cultural groups in designing appropriate psychological research.
Proposed Laboratory Report Structure
Introduction
- Background on mental illness stigma: Discuss the prevalence and impact of public stigma on individuals with mental illness.
- Theoretical framework: Explain the theoretical underpinnings of stigma reduction interventions, such as the social-cognitive model or the contact theory.
- Research question: Clearly state the research question: “Is the MBB-B/2 clinical psychology program effective in reducing public stigma about mental illness?”
- Hypothesis: Formulate a testable hypothesis based on the research question and theoretical framework.
Proposed Laboratory Report Structure
Introduction
- Background on mental illness stigma: Discuss the prevalence and impact of public stigma on individuals with mental illness.
- Theoretical framework: Explain the theoretical underpinnings of stigma reduction interventions, such as the social-cognitive model or the contact theory.
- Research question: Clearly state the research question: “Is the MBB-B/2 clinical psychology program effective in reducing public stigma about mental illness?”
- Hypothesis: Formulate a testable hypothesis based on the research question and theoretical framework.
