Define the term psychology and discuss its origins.

In a few sentences, please respond to each of the following questions. Up to 10 points can be earned for a completed assignment, with partial credit available for incomplete responses.

• Define the term psychology and discuss its origins
• Discuss the influence of Aristotle on our understanding of the psyche
• Describe each of the following schools/perspectives in psychology and include at least one key founder for each school of thought: Structuralism, Functionalism, Gestalt Psychology, Psychoanalysis, Behaviorism, Cognitive Psychology and Humanistic Psychology
• Discuss the areas that dominate the discipline of psychology today and identify the career choices that psychology students can make today