Discuss how philosophy and physiology have influenced psychology.
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Question 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 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 paper should include a title page, introduction with thesis statement, and conclusion. Below is a link to help you with your introduction and conclusion:
