Concern about psychology’s fragmentation is not new, but there has for the past decade been increasing calls for psychologists to acknowledge to the costs associated with fragmentation and to search for ways to unify the discipline..'A New Unified Theory of Psychology' introduces a new system that addresses psychology’s current theoretical and philosophical difficulties. The new theoryconsists of four interlocking pieces that together provide—for the first time—a macro-level view that clarifies the nature of psychology’s problems and offers a clear way to unify the various elements of the field. The unified theoryprovides the field of psychology with a well-defined subject matter, allowingboth academic and professional psychologists will be able to develop a sharedlanguage and conceptual foundation. Provides a workplace theory of integration. Defines the science of psychology. Offers insights relevant to both academic and clinical psychologists. INDICE: I.-Introduction and Background.-From Racing Horses to Seeing the Elephant.-The Problem of Psychology.-The Tree of Knowledge System.-Behavioral Investment Theory.-The Influence Matrix.-The Justification Hypothesis.-II.Applying the Unified Theory to Psychotherapy and Psychological Phenomena.-Unifying Psychotherapy.-Depression as a State of Behavioral Shutdown.-A Conceptual Map of Well-Being.-Integrating Perspectives on Intimate Partner Violence.-III.Conclusion.-Toward the 5th Joint Point.
- ISBN: 978-1-4614-0057-8
- Editorial: Springer New York
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 318
- Fecha Publicación: 29/08/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés