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he Final Paper is based off of the attachment. It is an annotated bibliography.
Fact or Fiction?
The final assignment for this course is a paper. The purpose of the Final Paper is for you to explore a topical area and apply critical insight to discern fact from fiction. You will review the available evidence for a commonly held belief and provide a conclusion regarding the merit of this claim by describing concepts in core psychological domains and examining variations in psychological functioning.
You have already selected your topic from the list below in Week Three of the course to complete an annotated bibliography (attached). These sources should inform your thinking and assist you in making a conclusion regarding the “truth” (i.e., scientific validity) of a commonly held belief.
- Review the sources you gathered for the Week 3 Annotated Bibliography (attached). You will need to obtain additional scholarly articles as necessary to fully inform your thinking and address gaps in your knowledge of the topic.
- Write a paper in which you summarize psychological theory and research that is pertinent to this topic (5-7 double spaced pages). Click here for additional information on how to successfully summarize information from an article. The paper should appraise the evidence contained within your articles, supporting and/or contradicting the statement you have chosen to examine. Your task is to distinguish whether or not this commonly held belief accurately represents psychological knowledge of the topic and discuss your conclusions.
- If theory and research in psychology suggest that the statement is false (i.e., it is instead bubba or pop psychology), infer an alternative truth based on the literature.
- If the theory and research in psychology suggest that the statement is true, point out how the research supports the statement.
Note: Using headings within your writing can assist you in organizing your thoughts more successfully. For more information about using heading, please click here.
Writing the Final Paper
The paper
- Must be five to seven double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style
- Must include a separate title page with the following:
- A header
- Title of paper
- Student’s name
- Course name and number
- Instructor’s name
- Date submitted
- Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
- Must utilize academic voice.
- Must paraphrase material, avoiding direct quotes.
- Minimal quotes are used within the writing. (No more than 2-3 sentences.). Synthesize your wording.
- Must address the topic with critical thought.
- Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms the thesis.
- Additional scholarly sources are encouraged. Be sure to integrate your research smoothly rather than simply inserting it.
- The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
- Must document all sources in APA style as outlined here and here.
- Must include a separate reference page that is formatted according to APA style.
- Must be submitted to Grammarly for review and correction prior to submitting.
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Topic: Case Study on Death and Dying
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Running Head: CASE STUDY ON DEATH AND DYING
Case Study on Death and Dying
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Abstract
Different religions have different worldviews and understanding of the components that
make life and also the concept of death. The rule changes depending on the religion and cultural
beliefs. In this essay two religions have been explored and their differences on different aspects
revealed. Christianity and Buddhism are two parallel religions that differ greatly in their
understanding of life and death. However, these differences have been discussed and laid side by
side for effective comparison. It is important to note that the study was done with healthcare in
mind such that health professionals are encouraged to acknowledge the religions their patients
ascribe to.
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Introduction
In a world where people possess the freedom to choose their preferred religion and form
of worship, there exists a myriad of worldviews and belief systems. These difference in culture,
religion, and belief has led to a different in the way human beings understand the world and also
the concept of death. Moreover, there is a connection between healthcare and the various
religions since in healthcare human are exposed to different aspects of life such as the threat of
death. However, it is both crucial and necessary for health professionals to understand the
different beliefs and religions held by their patients and their family members so that they are
better versed to help them in their time of recovery or some instances the death of a loved one.
By doing so, a holistic view that includes mental, emotional and spiritual health is administered
to individuals according to their religion. In the comparison between two religions, Christianity
and Buddhism, this paper will explore the differences and similarities of the two and attempt to
explain various influences the beliefs have on individuals.
Brief Overview of Christianity and Buddhism
Christianity is a monotheistic religion that is a product of Judaism since the central
feature, Jesus Christ, was a Jew (Holy Bible, 1611). The religion focuses a lot on the birth, death
and resurrection of Jesus Christ and Christians believe that he will come back for them and take
them to heaven (Holy Bible, 1611). To this end, the followers are the people who follow the laws
in the Bible as taught by Jesus while still on earth. Moreover, the faithful followers are entitled to
rewards by residing in heaven and the gift of eternal life. On the other hand, the unfaithful
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followers will face eternal persecution in a place referred to as hell where a lake of fire will
continuously burn the sinful.
Conversely, Buddhism is a religion that is adopted from the word Buddha which means
to awaken. To many this belief system is considered more than a religion and perceived more as
a way of life, a philosophy to live by. It is also concerned a lot with the gaining of peace from a
personal and general point of view, inequality and injustice in the world (Buddhist Bible, 1956).
Similarly, the religion can be traced back to a human being who was called Siddhartha Gotama
who was unsatisfied by trying to find happiness and material things and thus searched for the
truth in the teachings available. This search led him to compile the truth concerning life and the
purpose of life.
CHRISTIANITY
What is a prime reality?
Prime reality can be referred to like the foundation on which the beliefs of an individual
are anchored. In the case of Christianity, the prime reality is God. God is the prime reason for
existence and Christians continually strive to bring him glory and honor (Kanitz, 2005).
What is the nature of the world around us?
According to the Christian worldview, nature can be described as the material world
around us which was created by a God who is unseen. Both the seen and unseen elements of the
universe are a product of work by God and thus are all intertwined. Christianity is concerned
with the whole person as well as the world around them.
What is a human being?
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A human being a person made in the image of God (Kanitz, 2005). According to the
Bible, God made man and woman, and he made them in his likeness such that they have his traits
and characteristics such as the capacity to love and such like qualities. He also gave them
dominion over the creation and placed them under their care.
What happens to a person at death?
Several passages in the Bible answer this question by pointing out that the...