Reflective Paper

This assignment requires you to explore and integrate the concepts learned throughout this course. Submit a 10 – 12 page paper (excluding the title page and

reference pages) in which you address the historical, philosophical, and empirical foundations of the field of psychology, including the major tenets and theories

included in the periods of pre-modernism, modernism, and postmodernism and how they have helped to shape important contemporary psychological theories and issues.

Incorporate explanations regarding the foundational philosophical assumptions and principles of the different psychological paradigms (cognitive-behavioral,

psychoanalytic, and humanistic-existential).
Analyze the relevance of issues of diversity as they are related to the history of psychology. Particular emphasis should be placed on how diversity issues have

been handled historically and how people from diverse backgrounds have struggled in gaining influence in the field of psychology.
Illustrate the influence of at least one of the major theories addressed in this course (Gestalt, Behaviorist, Cognitive, Psychoanalytic, Existential, or

Humanistic theory) on your chosen academic and career paths.

12 Point Times New Roman, double spaced, 1-inch margins.

Reason: Driving without ever being licensed.
1. Reflect upon the situation that led to your being assigned this sanction. What is the level of responsibility for the situation? why did you make the choices you did?
2. if faced with the similar situations again, would you do anything differently? what issues will you consider in making your decision?
3. what did you learn based in your behavior. How have you grown or changed as a result of reflecting on your original decisions? how did the decisions made in this situation impact you and others who may have been directly or indirectly with this situation?
4. what changes have you made in your decision making pattern as it relates to this incident and others that you have been involved with?