UMES Emergence of Psychology in The Late 1800s and Early 1900s Essay

1) Read chapters 1 and 2 in the
required course textbook and view the chapter Power Points (attached). Also,
read/view the online information related to the history of psychology
titled: 1)”A History of Psychology” 2)”Brief History of Psychology” 3)
“History of Psychology (video)” located below by clicking the links.

A History of Psychology: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_psychology

Brief History of Psychology:http://psychology.about.com/od/historyofpsychology/a/psychistory.htm

History of Psychology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Skslntkg_Cc

2) Psychology’s
emergence as a separate scientific field follows the “zeitgeist” of
other scientific discoveries of the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. In an
essay of 2 to 3 pages in length, discuss how other major scientific
theories and discoveries of the late 1800’s and early 1900’s influenced
psychology’s major focus on individual and racial differences. Make sure
to use a least 1 non-textbook resource in your essay. Make sure to
review the essay assignment grading rubric before you submit the essay.
Instructions: The essay should be word processed using a 12-point font with double spaced lines only.