Unit 1 Individual Project
2 -3 Pages
Details:
To better understand psychology today, it is helpful to understand how psychology has evolved since its origin. To do this, you will explore the various perspectives (theories) of psychology. Using your text and the Internet, research and choose three early perspectives (or theories) of psychology. These perspectives include:
Behaviorism
Cognitive
Culture and Diversity
Evolutionary
Functionalism
Gestalt
Humanistic
Physiological
Psychodynamic
Structuralism
In a 2 – 3 page paper, provide the following information about those perspectives.
A short description of each perspective.
An example representing each perspective
A comparison of the three perspectives – outline their similarities and differences
How each perspective influences psychology today
Be sure to document your references using APA format.
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials. Please refer to the following multimedia course material(s):
Week 1 – Fundamentals of Psychology
Week 1 – Behaviors in Psychology
Week 1 – Intro to Psychology
Suggested Library Resources To Support this Assignment:
AIU Library Citation Center
AIU Library Find Article and Books Databases
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ITEM
GRADE %
Content – covers all points described in the assignment description
80
Use of Research Sources
10
Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and format are correct and professional
All sources cited using APA