Notes: Psychology Epistemology Definition
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EPISTEMOLOGY
Definition: Epistemology is the study of knowledge, especially regarding its validity, methods, scope and distinguishing between justified belief and opinion.
Example: The investigation of memory, conception and reasoning in cognitive Psychology.
THEORY
Definition: A set of ideas or statements that attempt to explain facts or phenomena. Speculation or abstract thought.
Example: Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development, Freud’s theory of psychosexual development and Classical conditioning.
MODEL
Definition: Theoretical representations that simulate psychological and/or social processes.
Example: Biological model – that views human behaviour in biological concepts.
Psychodynamic model – behaviour is brought about by unconscious inner forces.
Cognitive model – how people understand and think.
Humanistic model – Free will.
TECHNIQUE
Definition: a Practical method, skill, or art applied to a particular task.
In Psychology: Active technique and defensive technique.
Example: Obsessional technique, hysterical technique, paranoid technique, phobic technique.
Bibliography
Becvar, Dorothy Stroh., and Raphael J. Becvar. Family Therapy: A Systemic Integration. Boston: Allyn & Bacon/Pearson, 2009. Print.
Boeree, C. George, Dr. "Epistemology." Epistemology. N.p., 1999. Web. 10 Mar. 2013.
Buss, David M., Prof, and Daniel J. Kruger. "Evolutionary Theory and Psychology." Evolutionary Theory and Psychology. N.p., May 2009. Web. 14 Mar. 2013.
Cherry, Kendra. "What Is a Theory?" About.com Psychology. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Mar. 2013.
Cliffshill. "Category Archive." Consistent Caterpillars. N.p., 03 Oct. 2007. Web. 10 Mar. 2013.
Colman, Andrew M. A Dictionary of Psychology. Oxford: Oxford UP, 2009. Print.
"Defensive Technique N." Defensive Technique : A Dictionary of Psychology Oxford Reference. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Mar. 2013.
"Models Of Psychology." Models Of Psychology. N.p., n.d. Web. 10
EPISTEMOLOGY
Definition: Epistemology is the study of knowledge, especially regarding its validity, methods, scope and distinguishing between justified belief and opinion.
Example: The investigation of memory, conception and reasoning in cognitive Psychology.
THEORY
Definition: A set of ideas or statements that attempt to explain facts or phenomena. Speculation or abstract thought.
Example: Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development, Freud’s theory of psychosexual development and Classical conditioning.
MODEL
Definition: Theoretical representations that simulate psychological and/or social processes.
Example: Biological model – that views human behaviour in biological concepts.
Psychodynamic model – behaviour is brought about by unconscious inner forces.
Cognitive model – how people understand and think.
Humanistic model – Free will.
TECHNIQUE
Definition: a Practical method, skill, or art applied to a particular task.
In Psychology: Active technique and defensive technique.
Example: Obsessional technique, hysterical technique, paranoid technique, phobic technique.
Bibliography
Becvar, Dorothy Stroh., and Raphael J. Becvar. Family Therapy: A Systemic Integration. Boston: Allyn & Bacon/Pearson, 2009. Print.
Boeree, C. George, Dr. "Epistemology." Epistemology. N.p., 1999. Web. 10 Mar. 2013.
Buss, David M., Prof, and Daniel J. Kruger. "Evolutionary Theory and Psychology." Evolutionary Theory and Psychology. N.p., May 2009. Web. 14 Mar. 2013.
Cherry, Kendra. "What Is a Theory?" About.com Psychology. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Mar. 2013.
Cliffshill. "Category Archive." Consistent Caterpillars. N.p., 03 Oct. 2007. Web. 10 Mar. 2013.
Colman, Andrew M. A Dictionary of Psychology. Oxford: Oxford UP, 2009. Print.
"Defensive Technique N." Defensive Technique : A Dictionary of Psychology Oxford Reference. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Mar. 2013.
"Models Of Psychology." Models Of Psychology. N.p., n.d. Web. 10