Introduction – Context of the Study The psychology of religion has undergone significant transformations as researchers delve deeper into understanding the multifaceted nature of religious belief, behavior, and experience. The journal article, “Methodological Issues in the Psychology of Religion: Toward Another Paradigm?“, addresses a critical turning point in this field—highlighting observed methodological uncertainties and advocating […]
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Understanding the Looping Effects: The Dynamic Relationship Between Psychological Categories and Human Behavior
Introduction – Context of the Study The journal article ‘Human Kinds and Looping Effects in Psychology’ delves into the evolving understanding of how psychology not only studies but constitutes its own subject matter. This transformation is grounded in the discipline’s recognition of the reciprocity between psychological categorizations and human behavior. Historically, psychology has been perceived […]
Rethinking Psychology’s Identity Crisis: A Journey Through Self-Referential Depths
Introduction – Context of the Study The journey of psychology as a discipline is filled with paradoxes, particularly when viewed through the lens of traditional scientific standards. The study titled “Why Psychology is/is Not Traditional Science: The Self-Referential Bases of Psychological Research and Theory” delves deep into these inherent contradictions. It explores the notion that […]