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A221 SSYA 1013 Individual Assignment

This document provides instructions for a 5-page individual assignment on perspectives in psychology. Students must discuss the introduction, main contributions, and implications of three perspectives: Structuralism, Functionalism, and Gestalt. The report should follow APA style guidelines and be submitted by the due date of November 17th. It will be graded based on the quality of the overview, discussion of the perspective's contributions, discussion of implications, and writing format, with a maximum total of 30 marks.

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A221 SSYA 1013 Individual Assignment

This document provides instructions for a 5-page individual assignment on perspectives in psychology. Students must discuss the introduction, main contributions, and implications of three perspectives: Structuralism, Functionalism, and Gestalt. The report should follow APA style guidelines and be submitted by the due date of November 17th. It will be graded based on the quality of the overview, discussion of the perspective's contributions, discussion of implications, and writing format, with a maximum total of 30 marks.

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INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY (SSYA1103-A221)

SESSION 2022/2023
INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT (10 %)
WRITING FORMAT
(Font: Times New Roman, font size: 12, spacing: 1.5)

INSTRUCTION:
Student is required to write a FIVE-page long report on Perspectives/ Approach of
Psychology.
1. Structrualism
2. Functionalism
3. Gestalt
4. Behaviorism
5. Psychoanalysis
6. Biological
7. Cognitive
8. Psychodynamic
9. Evolutionary
The content of the report includes:
1) Introduction
The overview of the perspective (i.e. background, prominent
figures/psychologists in that field, career growth in the perpective etc.)
(5 marks)

2) Main Content
The contributions of this perspective to the field of psychology (i.e. theories,
famous experiments, therapy, how it relates to other perspective etc.)
(10 marks)

3) Discussion and Conclusion


The importance and the implications of this perspective in our daily life.
(10 marks)
4) Writing-up Format
Use APA style of referencing and the report should comply with the following
format: (5 marks)
Use A4 size paper with portrait orientation
Font type of New Times Roman (size 12) or Arial (size 11)
Margin of 2.54 cm (1 inch) for all sides
Use 1.5-line spacing option

### The submission due for this individual assignment is ON or BEFORE 17TH
NOVEMBER 2022 (THURSDAY) - WEEK 5). Late submission will cause the assigment
marks to be deducted.
INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT RUBRIC
SSYA1013 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY SEMESTER A221

Excellent Good Moderate Fair Poor MARKS


5 4 3 2 1
The overview of The overview of The overview of The overview of The overview of
INTRODUCTION
the discipline is the discipline is the discipline is the discipline is the discipline is
exceptional good adequate less adequate inadequate /5
9-10 7-8 5-6 3-4 1-2
The contributions The contributions The contributions The contributions The contributions
MAIN CONTENT
of the discipline of the discipline of the discipline of the discipline of the discipline
are exceptional are good are adequate are less adequate are inadequate /10
9-10 7-8 5-6 3-4 1-2
Show moderate
DISCUSSION Show high level of Show good level of Show low level of Show poor level of
level of
AND comprehension in comprehension in comprehension in comprehension in
comprehension in
CONCLUSION discussing the discussing the discussing the discussing the
discussing the /10
subject matter subject matter subject matter subject matter
subject matter
5 4 3 2 1

WRITING-UP The work is in The work is in great The work is in The work is in The work is
FORMAT
exceptional manner manner reasonable manner acceptable manner unsatisfactory /5
TOTAL MARKS /30 × 5 = _______%
Student Name: ___________________________________________
Matric Number: __________________________________________

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