Psychology Through the Ages

Write an essay summarizing how the definition of Psychology has changed from the 1920s to today. Include in your answer: the timeline in which this change has taken place the people who influenced the changes along the way Your own thoughts about the changes that have taken place. Your response should be 800 words and include APA style reference to the book or other material. Rubric Week 1 Essay (1) Week 1 Essay (1) Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuality of Response Essay response addresses all key areas of the instructions. 15.0 pts Full Marks All questions (and all parts of questions) are fully and thoroughly addressed. 8.0 pts

No Description Adequate response to questions posted in the instructions. 4.0 pts No Description Minimal response to the questions posted in the instructions. Some aspects are missing or underdeveloped. 0.0 pts No Marks Questions not addressed. Response(s) inadequate to demonstrate understanding of the topic. 15.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Thinking Essay demonstrates critical thinking with evidence based from research and/or experience. Sources are included and are cited correctly. 15.0 pts Full Marks Critical thinking is evident in the essay, as the student utilizes evidence based from research and/or experience to discuss the concept. Sources are included and cited correctly. 8.0 pts No Description Adequate evidence of critical thinking. At least one source is cited correctly. 4.0 pts No Description Minimal evidence of critical thinking. Errors in citing sources. 0.0 pts No Marks No evidence of critical thinking. No sources cited. 15.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics Paper is written in paragraph form with an introduction, body and conclusion. Proper grammar, spelling and punctuation are used. 10.0 pts Full Marks No grammatical errors in essay. Essay is cohesive, understandable and in APA style format. 5.0 pts No Description Essay has 5 grammatical errors but it is otherwise cohesive, understandable, and in APA style format. 0.0 pts No Marks Essay has 10 or more grammatical errors and is difficult to follow. It is not written in APA style format. 10.0 pts Total Poin