1. You have a friend who knows that you are studying Psychology in university. In a conversation you mention that you are doing a course on the History and Philosophy of Psychology. The friend tells you that such a course that includes philosophy is not necessary as he/she knows many people who have majored in psychology and have never done anything is philosophy, and philosophy has no bearing on psychology. Write an essay to explain to your friend and other skeptics how philosophy is related to psychology and how an understanding of philosophy in the context of psychology is beneficial to anyone studying and practicing in the field of psychology. In this essay ensure that you:
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3. Outline the major philosophical elements that have shaped the development of psychology and show how various factors contributed to the evolution of psychology from its philosophical roots
4. Give information about the contribution of various scholars and researchers to the development of psychology from its philosophical roots.
5. Show how an understanding of the history and philosophy of psychology is useful studying and practicing psychology is contemporary times.
6. Introduction. This will provide the reader with an overview of the content of the paper and the main philosophical ideas to be discussed.
7. Body of the essay. This is the main part of the essay.
8. o Provide responses to address the main issues raised by your friend using headings as appropriate.Your review should be supported by appropriate literature.
9. o  Ensure that all of your sources are cited in text according to APA 7.
10. References. Every source which appears in your essay must appear in your reference list using the APA 7 style of referencing.
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13.   Outline the philosophical roots and historical events that have shaped the development of psychology.2. 
14. 2.  Explain the basic assumptions and principles of various schools of thought in psychology.
15.  3.  Explain the contributions of various scholars and researchers to the development of psychology.
16.  4.  Show how various factors contributed to the evolution of psychology from its philosophical roots.
17.  5. Integrate areas and issues in contemporary psychology based on an understanding of the history of the development of psychology
18. 6. Acclaim the benefits to be derived from an understanding of the history and philosophy of psychology.

 

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