We just recently finished discussions on structuralism and functionalism as early schools of thought in psychology.
For this writing assignment, compare and contrast them, and here are some suggestions for your content...
- Introduction to the theories.
- Their historical context and significance in the field of psychology.
- Definitions and key concepts
- Methodologies, focus, and criticisms
- Examples (i.e. breakdown of mental elements, consciousness, etc.)
- Similarities and differences
- Conclusion (summary of key points, strengths and limitations, etc.)