Understanding the theoretical foundations, influential theorists, and timeline

Understanding the theoretical foundations, influential theorists, and timeline of the three major movements of psychology is essential to having a fundamental knowledge of the discipline. Psychoanalysis; behaviorism; and humanistic, transpersonal, and existential psychology (HTE) are recognized as the three primary movements of psychology. As such, they provide a rich history of human science and form the basis for understanding human experience and the human condition as a whole. In this assignment, you will address this history, synthesize the theories, and consider applications of the theories.
Directions
Write a paper (1,500-1,750 words) where you build a timeline of the primary movements in psychology – psychoanalysis; behaviorism; and humanistic, transpersonal, and existential psychology (HTE). Your paper should provide a brief historical perspective for each of the movements, showcase your understanding of the key components of each, and suggest a synthesis and application of the theories that is written in timeline order – from the earliest to the latest. Be sure to include a minimum of ten scholarly research sources related to this topic. Include the following in your paper:
An introduction that provides an overall historical context of all three movements, including a thesis statement. (Benchmarks C.2.1: Discuss the history and development of the theories of psychoanalysis, behaviorism, and humanistic/transpersonal/existential (HTE) psychology.)
A brief discussion of psychoanalysis/psychodynamic theory. What were the primary tenets and perspectives of the theories? Who were the key theorists? How did their work lead them to new ideas?
A brief discussion of behaviorism. What were the theoretical underpinnings of the movement? What were the primary tenets and concepts of the movement? Why were these tenets and concepts important? Who were the key theorists?
A brief discussion of humanistic, transpersonal, and existential psychology (HTE). What were the primary tenets and concepts of the movement? Why were these tenets and concepts important? How do these tenets and concepts differ across the movement? Who were the key theorists?
A synthesized analysis of these movements in a thorough timeline discussion. Be sure to include how one movement led to another or supported the development of another movement. (Benchmarks C.2.2: Synthesize the theories of psychoanalysis, behaviorism, and HTE psychology.)
A concluding statement that describes the future of psychological approaches to understanding human behavior, life experiences, psychological perspectives, and spiritual discoveries.