Prior to the establishment of psychology as a recognized social science, many thinkers and scholars examined the very questions and ideas that would serve as the foundation of the field. For this assessment, select three individuals whose work contributed to the foundation of psychology. Research the relationship between each of your selected individual’s scholarly work and the modern field of psychology.
Then, complete the following:
Explain the theories of three individuals who contributed to the field of psychology as we know it. Be sure to paraphrase (put into your own words) each theory or idea and cite your sources.
Then, explain how each of the theories and ideas you noted contributed to and shaped the field of modern psychology.
Finally, choose one of your individuals to identify a fundamental problem with his or her particular theory. Employ critical thinking to evaluate how this theory or idea created an unresolved issue that needed to be addressed by modern psychology.
Additional Requirements
Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: Ensure that resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting guidelines.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Length of assessment: 3–4 pages (excluding title and reference pages, abstract not required).