Various perspectives of psychology

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To better understand psychology today, it is helpful to understand how psychology has evolved since its origin. To do this, you will explore the various perspectives (theories) of psychology. Using your text and the Internet, research and choose three early perspectives (or theories) of psychology. These perspectives include:

a) Behaviorism
b) Cognitive
c) Culture and Diversity
d) Evolutionary
e) Functionalism
f) Gestalt
g) Humanistic
h) Physiological
i) Psychodynamic
j) Structuralism

In a 2 to 3 page paper, provide the following information about those perspectives.

• A short description of each perspective.
• An example representing each perspective
• A comparison of the three perspectives – outline their similarities and differences
• How each perspective influences psychology today?
• Be sure to document your references using APA format.

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