For this week’s learning activity, you will learn about the major historical developments that have impacted cognitive psychology. This will help prepare you for the assignment; therefore, it is strongly recommended that you complete this activity.
This assignment assesses the following Course Outcome:
PS530-1: Discuss the major historical, theoretical, and empirical perspectives in cognitive psychology.
For this assignment, you will write a 750 words expository paper discussing the major historical perspectives of cognitive psychology and how advancements in technology have led to a greater understanding of brain processes involved in cognition.
Include the following in your paper:
● Compare the early perspectives in cognitive psychology of empiricism and nativism.
○ Explain the key features of each perspective.
● Describe the contributions to cognitive psychology of the following historical movements and developments:
○ Ancient Greek philosophers (Plato, Aristotle, Descartes)
○ Research in Germany using introspection
○ Behaviorism in America
○ Human research during World War II
○ The cognitive revolution and the information processing approach
○ Linguistics
● Discuss contributions from the field of neuroscience to the understanding of cognitive psychology by addressing how at least two of the following have increased the understanding of the role of the brain in cognition:
○ Electroencephalogram
○ Magnetoencephalogram
○ Positron emission tomography
○ Functional magnetic resonance imaging
Please review and follow the assignment requirements in the next tab titled Assignment Details.
Your assignment should should include the following elements:
● Title page: Provide your name, title of assignment, course and section number, and date.
● Body: Answer all the questions in complete sentences and paragraphs.
○ Your responses should reflect professional writing standards, using proper tone and language. The writing and writing style should be correct and accurate, and reflect knowledge of skills and practice of the profession.
● Reference page:Sources listed in current APA format.
○ Include a minimum of two scholarly or academic sources to support your responses and conclusions.
● Use Arial or Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced and left-aligned.
● Use standard 1″ margins on all sides.
● Use current APA formatting and citation style. ○ If you need assistance with APA style, please visit Academic Writer.
