Understanding the theoretical foundations, influential theorists, and timeline of the three major movements of psychology is essential to having a fundamental knowledge of the discipline. Psychoanalysis; behaviorism; and humanistic, transpersonal, and existential psychology (HTE) are recognized as the three primary movements of psychology. As such, they provide a rich history of human science and form the basis for understanding human experience and the human condition as a whole. In this assignment, you will address this history, synthesize the theories, and consider applications of the theories.
General Requirements
- To foster retention of foundational theories in psychology, this assignment requires the incorporation of information from this course and previous courses regarding psychological theories and their applications. Refer to PSY-802 (Psychoanalysis and Psychodynamic Theory) and PSY-803 (Behaviorism) to assist with this assignment.
- This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
- Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
- Refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association for specific guidelines related to doctoral level writing. The manual contains essential information on manuscript structure and content, clear and concise writing, and academic grammar and usage.
- This assignment requires that at least ten scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included. Scholarly works encountered in prior doctoral courses may be used in this assignment.
Directions
Write a paper (1,500-1,750 words) where you build a timeline of the primary movements in psychology psychoanalysis; behaviorism; and humanistic, transpersonal, and existential psychology (HTE). Your paper should provide a brief historical perspective for each of the movements, showcase your understanding of the key components of each, and suggest a synthesis and application of the theories that is written in timeline order from the earliest to the latest. Be sure to include a minimum of ten scholarly research sources related to this topic. Include the following in your paper:
- An introduction that provides an overall historical context of all three movements, including a thesis statement. (Benchmarks C.2.1: Discuss the history and development of the theories of psychoanalysis, behaviorism, and humanistic/transpersonal/existential (HTE) psychology.)
- A brief discussion of psychoanalysis/psychodynamic theory. What were the primary tenets and perspectives of the theories? Who were the key theorists? How did their work lead them to new ideas?
- A brief discussion of behaviorism. What were the theoretical underpinnings of the movement? What were the primary tenets and concepts of the movement? Why were these tenets and concepts important? Who were the key theorists?
- A brief discussion of humanistic, transpersonal, and existential psychology (HTE). What were the primary tenets and concepts of the movement? Why were these tenets and concepts important? How do these tenets and concepts differ across the movement? Who were the key theorists?
- A synthesized analysis of these movements in a thorough timeline discussion. Be sure to include how one movement led to another or supported the development of another movement. (Benchmarks C.2.2: Synthesize the theories of psychoanalysis, behaviorism, and HTE psychology.)
- A concluding statement that describes the future of psychological approaches to understanding human behavior, life experiences, psychological perspectives, and spiritual discoveries.
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