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Psychology in Our Times 27
Critical Terms
Psychology
Orderliness in nature
Limited causality
Multiple basis of behavior
Hypothesis
Verification
Empiricism
Naturalistic method
Experimental method
Structuralism
Functionalism
Model
Behaviorism
Psychoanalysis
Humanistic psychology
Cognitive psychology
Pluralistic science
Basic ethical question
Cross References
Model of Behaviorism (17). The behavioristic view appears most prominently
in the context of conditioning. It is also described as an approach to
personality and in behavior therapy (177, 411, 465).
Model of Psychoanalysis (18). Several topics include the psychoanalytic view,
especially repressive forgetting, motivation, personality, and therapy (249,
337, 398, 457).
Model of Humanistic Psychology (19). The humanistic model has received less
emphasis than'the others. It is considered in this text in connection with
personality and less directly in existential therapy (414, 464).
Model of Cognitive Psychology (20). The cognitive model is closely tied to the
concept of information processing. It is most applicable in the areas of
perception, thinking, and memory (153, 212, 238).
Suggested Readings
Corsini, R. J. (Ed.). (1984). Encyclopedia of psychology. New York: Wiley.
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Publication manual (3rd ed.). (1983). Washington, DC: American
Psychological Association. Identifies publication practices and policies in
American psychology.
Fretz, B. R., & Stang, D. J. (1980). Preparing for graduate study in
psychology: Not for seniors only! Washington, DC: American
Psychological Association. Includes timetables for prospective students.
Robinson, D. N. (1981). An intellectual history of psychology (2nd ed.).
New York: Macmillan. Emphasis upon cultural influences.
Schultz, D. (1981). Л history of modern psychology (3rd ed.). New York:
Academic Press. The influence and decline of systematic positions.