The media source I chose is the TV, "Friends".

Three specific concepts: group behavior and the social dilemma, sexual strategy theory, and the biosocial theory of gender differences.

The 2 empirical articles:

Impett, E. A., & Peplau, L. A. (2003). Sexual compliance: Gender, motivational, and

Relationship Perspectives. Journal of Sex Research, 40(1), 87-100. https://doi.org/10.1080/00224490309552169 Smith, J., Johnson, A., & Brown, K. (2020). Group Behavior and the Social Dilemma: Exploring the Role of Norms and Social Identity. Journal of Social Psychology, 45(3), 123-137.

• Introduction (about a page):
  • Introduce the media source (i.e., give background information) & social psychological concepts.
  • Provide a clear thesis statement.
• Main Section (very lengthy):
  • Thoroughly discuss the psychological concepts (all 2-3 concepts) within the context of the media source. Use specific examples.
  • Thoroughly discuss the empirical articles (both 2 approved empirical articles) in relation to the psychological concepts. Remember to connect this analysis back to the context of the media source.
  • Focus on how the social psychological concepts and empirical articles give insight into the media source (i.e., don't spend too much time on summary)
    • Concentrate the summary of the media source in the introduction section (therefore, it must be brief).
  • Focus on the central, relevant points of the articles (e.g., specific findings) that sufficiently uphold the point you are trying to make.
  • Accurately support your arguments
    • Ensure the evidence you use does support what you are trying to say.
  • Each part of your analysis in this section of the paper should be tied back to the popular media as that should be the focal point within your paper.
  • This section of the paper can include subsections so long as proper APA7th edition headings are used.
• Conclusion (about a page):
  • Discuss:
    • Why is it important to consider the social psychological concepts occurring in the media source?
    • What is the big picture importance of your paper? What does it say about real-world interactions?
    • Consider the lingering questions that remain to be explored further in the future.