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Complete the following: Identify a common misconception that you have faced or are likely to face in your professional work. Construct a possible approach for addressing this misconception, drawing on the theories and principles pertaining to both cognitive and affective psychology that can inform your approach. Identify any ethical issues to consider. Draw on scholarly work and professional experience to support your approach. Additional Requirements Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message. APA formatting: Resources and citations should be formatted according to APA (6th edition) style and formatting. Length: 5–8 double-spaced, typed pages. Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point. Must have an abstract, original and the following: For this assessment, you will, in 5–8 pages, construct a possible approach for addressing a misconception in an identified population, drawing on the theories and principles pertaining to both cognitive and affective psychology that can inform your approach. By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria: 

Competency 2: Evaluate the theories and principles that pertain to the cognitive components of cognitive and affective psychology. Apply theories and principles of cognitive psychology to address a common misconception. 

Competency 3: Evaluate the theories and principles that pertain to the affective components of cognitive and affective psychology. Apply theories and principles of affective psychology to address a common misconception. 

Competency 4: Explain how the theories and principles of cognitive and affective psychology can be incorporated into professional practice. Construct an approach for addressing a common misconception in an identified population. 

Competency 5: Explain how ethical principles and practices influence the application of the theories and principles found within cognitive and affective psychology. Analyze ethical issues raised when addressing a common misconception in an identified population. Competency 7: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychology professions. Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychology professions.