Assignment 1.1: Perspectives in Psychology

Assignment 1.1: Perspectives in Psychology

The field of psychology includes five major perspectives. These broad perspectives emphasize different aspects of behavior and mental processes.

List and discuss each of the five psychological perspectives used today.

• Include which perspective you feel is most closely aligned with your views on behavior. Explain your answer.
• Include which perspective you feel is most contrasting to your views on behavior.  Explain your answer.