Current Issues in Theoretical Psychology
Author | : W.J. Baker |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Total Pages | : 439 |
Release | : 1986-12-01 |
Genre | : Psychology |
ISBN | : 0080866948 |
Current Issues in Theoretical Psychology
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Author | : W.J. Baker |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Total Pages | : 439 |
Release | : 1986-12-01 |
Genre | : Psychology |
ISBN | : 0080866948 |
Current Issues in Theoretical Psychology
Author | : Thomas Teo |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 317 |
Release | : 2018-05-08 |
Genre | : Psychology |
ISBN | : 1137596511 |
Outline of Theoretical Psychology discusses basic philosophical problems in the discipline and profession of psychology. The author addresses such topics as what it means to be human in psychology; how psychological knowledge is possible and what it consists of; the role of social justice in psychology; and how aesthetic experience could help us to understand the human condition. Proposing possible solutions to a range of such issues, Thomas Teo situates theoretical questions within traditional branches of philosophical inquiry: ontology, epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics. This book argues that in order to improve psychology as a discipline and in practice, psychologists must reconceive the unit of psychological analysis, looking beyond individual capacity and even experience. By engaging with these basic philosophical problems, Teo demonstrates how psychology can avoid its common pitfalls and continue as a force for resistance and the good.
Author | : Sacha Bem |
Publisher | : SAGE |
Total Pages | : 418 |
Release | : 2013-05-22 |
Genre | : Psychology |
ISBN | : 1446281434 |
An essential overview of theoretical issues in psychology with pedagogical features to help students identify key terms and concepts.
Author | : Andre Kukla |
Publisher | : MIT Press |
Total Pages | : 274 |
Release | : 2001-05-11 |
Genre | : Psychology |
ISBN | : 9780262263337 |
The aim of this book is not to impart a substantive knowledge of core psychological theories, or even to analyze critically selected theories. Instead, it is to prepare the reader to analyze and advance the theoretical literature in any tradition. Theoretical psychology stands in the same relation to psychology as theoretical physics does to physics. The traditional way to study theoretical psychology is to take up one approach after another—behavioral, psychoanalytic, cognitive, and so on. The aim of this book is not to impart a substantive knowledge of core psychological theories, or even to analyze critically selected theories. Instead, it is to prepare the reader to analyze and advance the theoretical literature in any tradition. A good theoretician should be able to contribute to the study of psychoanalytic theory as readily as to behavioral theory. The skills required are the same. Instead of covering a sequence of theories, therefore, the book is organized around types of theoretical activities. It is not a work in theoretical psychology; it is a book about theoretical psychology. It also confronts psychologists' underestimation of the variety and the significance of theoretical work. Many theoretical issues do not call for empirical research—they require nothing but thinking.
Author | : International Society for Theoretical Psychology. Conference |
Publisher | : Captus Press |
Total Pages | : 516 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Psychology |
ISBN | : 9781896691756 |
Author | : International Society for Theoretical Psychology. Conference |
Publisher | : Captus Press |
Total Pages | : 406 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Psychology |
ISBN | : 9781896691176 |
Author | : Sacha Bem |
Publisher | : SAGE |
Total Pages | : 332 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Psychology |
ISBN | : 9780761942016 |
This thoroughly revised edition of the classic textbook explores a wide range of problems in psychology, philosophy, cognitive and brains sciences, identifying the major topics, debates, and controversies and presenting them in a balanced and accessible manner for students.
Author | : Rowan Bayne |
Publisher | : SAGE |
Total Pages | : 294 |
Release | : 2003-05-27 |
Genre | : Psychology |
ISBN | : 9780761941507 |
`This is a competently edited, reader-friendly publication which fills a previously empty niche in the market. Every applied psychologist should have a copy well within arm's length' - British Journal of Educational Psychology Applied Psychology: Current Issues and New Directions is an exciting new textbook and a perfect resource for students taking either a focussed degree in applied psychology or a module as part of a wider psychology degree program. Given its breadth of coverage it should also be essential background reading on courses looking in depth at one of the many areas of professional psychological practice. The book is divided into two parts. In Part One, the book reviews the traditional branches of applied psychology (i.e. clinical, educational and occupational psychology); some relative newcomers (counselling psychology, forensic and health psychology); and some less obvious areas (careers guidance, counselling, academia) addressing such issues as training, future trends and developments within each field. Part Two offers discussion of more generic issues facing professional psychologists including the role of research and evidence-based practice in everyday work; trends in higher education; and continuing professional development. The book concludes with a `Round-Table' discussion involving leading psychologists commenting on trends and new directions in their respective fields. Key features of this book: - Consistently pedagogical throughout - chapter summaries, questions for reflection and discussion and annotated further reading in every chapter - Comprehensive coverage - all areas of applied psychology included - Related to the `real world' - by reviewing the issues and offering practical advice, this text should help prospective applied psychologists make informed decisions about their careers.
Author | : Bertram Gawronski |
Publisher | : Guilford Publications |
Total Pages | : 449 |
Release | : 2015-01-07 |
Genre | : Psychology |
ISBN | : 1462518486 |
This volume provides the first authoritative explication of metatheoretical principles in the construction and evaluation of social-psychological theories. Leading international authorities review the conceptual foundations of the field's most influential approaches, scrutinizing the range and limits of theories in various areas of inquiry. The chapters describe basic principles of logical inference, illustrate common fallacies in theoretical interpretations of empirical findings, and outline the unique contributions of different levels of analysis. An in-depth look at the philosophical foundations of theorizing in social psychology, the book will be of interest to any scholar or student interested in scientific explanations of social behavior.