Rutgers University Newark Psychology Paper

Part 1 of paper should be about 1-2 double spaced pages. 

• Describe the science of Psychology

• Describe the origins and history of psychology and identify people who made significant contributions to the field

• Explain how psychologists study behavior and mental processes, focusing on methods of research, thinking critically, and using ethical considerations

Part 2 of paper should be 2 pages double spaced. Research Sigmund Freud 

and answer the following prompts below:

• Identify the life span and place of birth

• Describe the cultural environment (what was going on in society during your psychologist’s early life? Was this is a time of political upheaval? Were there any significant movements going on during this time?)

• Describe his/her upbringing (family life)

• Describe the education he/she obtained

• Identify and summarize this person’s most famous research

• Explain how this psychologist’s contributions to the field of psychology benefited psychology