Structuralism, Functionalism, And Introspection: Contributions To Modern Psychology

Use the outlined below and contrast the concepts as you go. Each theme and subtheme should be supported by at least 3 empirical sources. In addition to using the appropriate required readings, this assignment requires that at least four additional scholarly research sources related to this topic. You can use the sources listed in the weekly lecture notes or find relevant empirical sources yourself. DO NOT USE WEBSITES, popular books, encyclopedia entries, or other non-empirical sources in your paper. 

The concept and theories of introspection, structuralism, and functionalism are important components in the history of psychology. Several key theorists have contributed to these concepts and have left an indelible mark in the history of psychology.

Introduction (heading will be the title of the paper)

In the introduction, provide context for the topic. Be sure that you use a purpose statement and a thesis statement.

Introspection (1st level headings should be centered and bold)

Use a topic sentence that connects the theme to the paper topic. Define introspection, provide context for what introspection is and why it is important to psychology. This section needs support from 3 empirical sources. You will have two subthemes:

·        Antecedents and Major Contributors – Discuss the antecedents and major contributors to introspection. This section needs support from 3 empirical sources.

·        Application in Psychology Today—Discuss what introspection contributed to modern psychology and how it is applied in psychology today. This section needs support from 3 empirical sources. At the end of the theme, be sure to use a transition sentence that connects Introspection to Structuralism.

Structuralism

Use a topic sentence that connects the theme to the paper topic. Define structuralism, provide context for what it is and why it is important to psychology. This section needs support from 3 empirical sources. You will have two subthemes:

·        Antecedents and Major Contributors—Discuss the antecedents and major contributors to structuralism. Be sure to contrast Structuralism with Introspection. This section needs support from 3 empirical sources.

·        Application in Psychology Today-- Discuss what structuralism contributed to modern psychology and how it is applied in psychology today This section needs support from 3 empirical sources. At the end of the theme, be sure to use a transition sentence that connects Structuralism to Functionalism.

Functionalism

Use a topic sentence that connects the theme to the paper topic. Define functionalism, provide context for what it is and why it is important to psychology. This section needs support from 3 empirical sources. You will have two subthemes:

·        Antecedents and Major Contributors-- Discuss the antecedents and major contributors to functionalism. This section needs support from 3 empirical sources. Be sure to contrast Functionalism with Structuralism and Introspection.

·        Application in Psychology Today-- Discuss what functionalism contributed to modern psychology and how it is applied in psychology today This section needs support from 3 empirical sources.

Conclusion

The statement of conclusion should reflect your thesis statement. Summarize the three key points from your three themes. Discuss the most relevant attributes of these concepts as they relate to modern psychology. Finish with any conclusions that can be drawn from your discussion.