Assignment Details
Assignment Description:
Your first Assignment for History of Psychology will assess your understanding of the material you have learned in the first four units. You will be required to consider how philosophy and physiology have influenced early psychological thought and how that applies to psychology today.
Write a 2–3- page expository essay incorporating the following:
Discuss the major contributions of one philosopher and outline his or her major contributions to the field.
Discuss the major contributions of one physiologist and outline his or her major contributions to the field.
Discuss how philosophy and physiology have influenced psychology.
Provide examples of how the early theorists you selected would assess the case study example you created in this week’s discussion topic.
Requirements for this Assignment:
Your expository essay should include a title page, introduction with thesis statement, and conclusion. Below is a link to help you with your introduction and conclusion:
https://campus2.purdueglobal.edu/article/introductions-and-conclusions
Your paper should be 2–3 pages, not including the title page or reference page.
Your paper should include a reference to the textbook and at least one other academic source. APA formatting and in-text citations must be used for each source referenced. When referencing the readings, be sure to use APA guidelines. Information regarding APA formatting and citation can be found in the Writing Center and should be reviewed thoroughly. Below is a link to the document:
https://campus2.purdueglobal.edu/page/apa-common-citations
Your paper should use Standard English including correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and complete sentences and paragraphs. Your paper should be free of typographical errors.
Your paper should include a highly developed viewpoint and purpose.
Your paper should demonstrate superior organization. Communication should be highly ordered, logical, and unified.
Word Document Instructions:
Follow Assignment directions (review grading rubric for best results).
Use correct APA formatting per the APA Publication Manual, 6th Edition.
Title Page
Use proper headings for each question
Citations
Figures
Reference Page
Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English.
Be written in Standard English and be clear, specific, and error-free. If needed, be sure to use the University Writing Center for help.
