To demonstrate knowledge of the evolution of psychology students will explore their assigned psychologist, detail the theories and/or theoretical concepts their psychologist is accredited with, and discuss the major school of thought/theoretical perspective associated with their historic figure by identifying/including the following information. Although this is not necessarily a research paper with a specific length required, you must write each component in essay format using Times New Roman, single spaced, 12 point font, and 1 inch margins. This assignment will be submitted as a word document in canvas. To earn maximum points you must cover each component in depth, that means some components may need a full page or two and some just a detailed paragraph.
Present detailed background information on your historical figure (where did they grow up/attend college, what did they study, hardships they faced, etc.) _____ (15 points)
Explain, in detail, why your historical figure was/is important to Psychology. Here is where you MUST detail the specific concepts, theories, accomplishments, awards, etc. they are accredited with. You MUST explain this fully, in great detail, to earn maximum credit. _____ (20 points)
Explain, in detail, at least 2 research/experiments and/or novels associated with your historical figure. Do not simply list them, you must provide a complete synopsis of both to earn maximum credit _____ (20 points)
Students will describe the school of thought/theoretical perspective associated with their historical figure. Do they come from a Functionalism, Psychoanalytic, Behaviorist, Humanism, etc. background?_____ (15 points).
Grammar and Punctuation: 10 pts
Sources cited: 10 pts
Appropriately formatted: 10pts
