Descriptive Psychology and The Person Concept: Essential Attributes of Persons and Behavior

This book outlines a foundation to better understanding the language of psychology and the social sciences. It introduces people to Peter Ossorio's person concept, arming readers with the knowledge needed to engage in a pre-empirical analysis of the essential attributes of persons and behavior. Providing in-depth explications of complex issues such as empathy, emotional behavior, action, and more, the book aims to organize and connect the range of theoretical orientations and perspectives within all fields of psychology and the other social sciences. Real-world examples of these theories are provided throughout for more concrete understanding and clinical application. Defines common terms in psychology Allows the field to better articulate and measure empirical findings Clarifies how conflicting theories may both be true Explores concepts of personhood, behavior, action, intention, and learning Applies this shared lexicon to positive psychology, behavioral economics, and more Covers status dynamic concepts like therapeutic policies, negotiation, and degradation INDICE: The Person Concept; Distinguishing Concepts, Data, and Theory; Paradigm Case Formulation and Parametric Analysis; A Paradigm Case Formulation of Individual Persons; Dramaturgical Pattern; Behavior as Intentional Action; A Parametric Analysis of Behavior; Embodiment as a Personal Characteristic; Parametric Analysis of Language and Verbal Behavior; Parametric Analysis of Community, Culture, and Organization; The State of Affairs System of Reality Concepts; Implications for an Adequate Neuroscience; The Problem of Other Persons; Pathological Persons; Other Methodological Tools; Building Shared Lexicons and Common Technical Language; More Conceptual Tools; The Judgment Diagram and Its Variations; The Psychodynamic Judgment Diagram; Applications; Positive Psychology, Satisfaction, and Authenticity; Behavioral Economics; Spirituality;

• ISBN: 978-0-12-813985-1
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 275
• Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2019
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés