Analyzing “Loneliness: The Silent Killer and How to Beat it “,Course: PSYC 103, Due Date: May 4th, 2025

Objective: -examine the psychological and developmental effects of loneliness. -apply psychological theories to understand the cause and consequences of loneliness. -analyze solutions presented in the video and support them with academic research. -identify practical strategies for reducing loneliness and improving well-being. Instructions: 1. Watch the video: Loneliness: The Silent Killer and How to Beat it by Richard Reeves and more a. psychological and biological effects of loneliness b. developmental and social factors contributing to loneliness. c. strategies for combating loneliness. 2. Write a 5 page APA-formatted Paper (excluding title and reference pages) a. Title Page: follow APA 7th edition guidelines b. Introduce the topic of loneliness and its significance in human development. c. Provide a brief summary of the Big Think video. d. State the purpose of your analysis. e. Analysis ( 4 pages) Assignment: Analyzing “Loneliness: The Silent Killer and How to Beat it ” a. discuss the psychological and physiological effects of loneliness as described in the video. b. apply at least two psychological theories (e.g., Erikson’s Psychosocial development, attachment theory) to explain loneliness and its impact. c. Compare insights from the video with peer-reviewed research on loneliness Conclusion ( 1 page) a. summarize key takeaways from your analysis b. Reflect on how understanding loneliness can improve personal and societal well being. Reference page (1) a. include at least 3 scholarly sources in addition to the video