For this assessment, you will create a PowerPoint presentation focused on the following topics: Perception. Consciousness. Attention. Presentation Template Use the Presentation Template, linked in the Resources under Required Resources heading to complete this assessment. Important: Do not submit a paper for this assignment. Papers will not be graded. You will complete this assignment by replacing all language that is enclosed within brackets [. . .] in the PowerPoint Presentation Template with your own words. Guidelines for the Presentation For guidance on the basics of using PowerPoint, you may see the Microsoft guides Basic Tasks for Creating a PowerPoint Presentation and Basic tasks in PowerPoint 2010, linked in the Resources under Suggested Resources heading. If after reviewing this material, you need more help using PowerPoint, contact your faculty—seek help early. Number of words: The number of words on each slide should be cut to the bare minimum without losing meaning. Instead of crowding slides with words, it is better to use more slides. Think of the entries on the slide as headings. In an actual presentation, the presenter would deliver details and supporting information verbally. All details and supporting information should be entered in the Notes area below the slides. Design: You may wish to enhance the design of the presentation to make it more effective. For guidance on PowerPoint design, you may review the documents PowerPoint Presentation Design Suggestions and Guidelines for Effective PowerPoint Presentations, linked in the Resources under Suggested Resources heading. If you feel that any aspect of the Presentation Template can be improved, you are encouraged to design your presentation as you see fit, as long as the required information is complete, clear, and well organized. Language: Remember that your presentation is for an interdisciplinary team, so it will be important to communicate in a manner that can be understood by those not trained in psychology. Be sure to include plain language definitions of psychological terms used in the presentation in the notes section. References: Remember to cite references, just as you would in a written assignment. Contents of the Presentation Title Slide On the first slide of the PowerPoint, enter the following:
A descriptive title of approximately 5–15 words. It should stir interest while maintaining professional decorum. Professional development for [enter the type of institutional context your presentation is designed for]. Your name. Your specialization. Course number and title. Capella University. Faculty name. Note: If this presentation was made in an actual professional context, the entries under your name would be replaced by your job title, the name of your organization, and perhaps your contact information. Topic Introduction Slides Present each of the three topics in a separate section that begins with a slide naming the topic and concisely introducing it. Theoretical Background Slides Use one or more slides to briefly analyze the origins and evolution of each theory that you will reference in relation to each topic. Application Slides Use slides as needed to explain how theories, principles, and evidencebased best practices related to each topic can be used to explain behavior and help people. Remember, these factors should be relevant to the context your presentation is designed for. For each of these: Analyze how, and to what extent, brain physiology and/or neuroscience can provide explanation of relevant phenomena. Analyze how affect may impact cognitive performance in this area. Evaluate how cultural diversity should be taken into account in relation to at least one of the topics in your presentation. Conclusion Slide Conclude your presentation with a succinct statement that sums up the utility of what you have presented. References Slide Cite references using current APA style and formatting guidelines.