Health psychology research in the media. Select a health-related research study
that was reported in a large, respectable news source. Then, look up the actual study in the
scientific journal it was published. Read both and summarize and critique the journal and media
articles and compare/contrast the findings discussed in each. Write up to 3 pages (Arial 11 font;
1 inch margins) comparing the two reports. Cover the following:
- Summarize the media report
- Summarize the research article and provide reference in APA format
- Discuss areas of agreement/disagreement and consistency/inconsistency between them
- Highlight any aspects of misreporting or misinterpretation in either source
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