It is important to understand how the major psychological movements of psychoanalysis; behaviorism; and humanistic, transpersonal, and existential psychology (HTE) apply to a real-world perspective
Assessment Description
It is important to understand how the major psychological movements of psychoanalysis; behaviorism; and humanistic, transpersonal, and existential psychology (HTE) apply to a real-world
perspective, a Christian worldview.
Understanding the theoretical foundations, influential theorists, and differences of the three major movements of psychology is essential to having a fundamental knowledge of the
discipline. They provide a rich history of human science and form the basis for understanding human experience and the human condition. For this assignment, you will explore the major
psychology movements through the lens of a Christian worldview.
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.
* You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Directions
Write a paper (1,500-1,750 words) where you discuss each of the primary movements in psychology - psychoanalysis, behaviorism, and humanistic, transpersonal, and existential
psychology (HTE) using perspectives from a Christian worldview. This assignment requires that at least ten scholarly research sources related to this topic. Your paper should provide a brief
description of each of the movements, showcasing your understanding of the key components of each, while creatively synthesizing the elements, constructs, or principles of a Christian
worldview into each movement (C.2.3: Evaluate the common applications of psychoanalysis, behaviorism, and HTE psychology):
1. An introduction that provides an overview of the paper that includes a thesis statement.
2. A description of the psychoanalysis/psychodynamic movement, including a synthesized discussion of how the elements, constructs, or principles of a Christian worldview are reflected
in the movement.
3. A description of behaviorism movement, including a synthesized discussion of how the elements, constructs, or principles of a Christian worldview are reflected in the movement.
4. A description of humanistic, transpersonal, and existential psychology (HTE) movement, including a synthesized discussion of how the elements, constructs, or principles of a Christian
worldview are reflected in the movement.
5. A concluding statement that synthesizes the common applications of these psychological movements and a Christian worldview to inform the future of psychological approaches to
understanding human behavior, life experiences, and spiritual discoveries in the future. (Benchmarks C.2.3: Evaluate the common applications of psychoanalysis, behaviorism, and HTE
psychology)