PY 305 – History and Systems
Concept Check – Section 4
Directions: Answer each of these questions after reading the text and listening to the lecture. These
questions are to help you think critically about the material and will help to prepare you for the exams.
All answers must be in your own words. Do not copy definitions out of the book or from any other
source – explain your understanding of the terms. If any parts of your answers are copied from any
other source, you will receive a 0 and be reported to the Academic Integrity Committee for Academic
Misconduct. Proofread your work very carefully. Your writing is expected to be formal. Proper spelling
and grammar are imperative – if the reader cannot comprehend the writing, then the answer cannot be
understood. If the answers are not proofread carefully, you may receive a 0 for the assignment. Answer
each question thoroughly for full credit.
Write your answers using Word and attach it to the assignment link. Do not type your answers directly
into Blackboard.
1. Explain how Watson’s view was different from the psychologists in Germany. What do you think
about Watson’s views regarding what psychology should be? Explain your answer. Be specific.
2. In your opinion, can the philosophies of Behaviorism and Gestalt coexist in psychology, or is it
necessary to agree with one or the other? If they can coexist, explain how the two ideas can
inform each other. If not, explain why and which you believe is better than the other.
3. Discuss the theories and views of 2 of the neo-Freudians. Describe how their views were
different from Freud’s. Do you think their views are better or worse than Freud’s? Why?
