In this fascinating volume, experts from varied subdisciplines critique assumptions peculiar to their specialty and then propose alternatives to replace the original assumptions. In analyzing what is taken for granted, this volume teaches critical thinking skills at the same time that it moves psychology in exciting new directions.
In this fascinating volume, experts from varied subdisciplines critique assumptions peculiar to their specialty and then propose alternatives to replace the original assumptions. In analyzing what is taken for granted, this volume teaches critical thinking skills at the same time that it moves psychology in exciting new directions.
Edited by Brent D. Slife, Jeffrey S. Reber, and Frank C. Richardson
Inhaltsangabe
Contributors Introduction: Thinking Critically About Critical Thinking —Brent D. Slife, Stephen C. Yanchar, and Jeffrey S. Reber I. Clinical and Counseling Psychology 1. Psychotherapy and Modern Dilemmas —Frank C. Richardson 2. Psychotherapy, Character, and the Good Life —Blaine J. Fowers II. Social Psychology 1. Social Psychology: Key Issues, Assumptions, and Implications —Jeffrey S. Reber and Lisa M. Osbeck 2. Social Psychology: Exploring Alternative Conceptual Foundations —Edwin E. Gantt III. Neuroscience and Experimental Psychology 1. The Assumptions and Implications of the Neurobiological Approach to Depression —Dawson Hedges and Colin Burchfield 2. Alternative Assumptions for Neuroscience: Formulating a True Monism —Brent D. Slife and Ramona O. Hopkins IV. Cognitive Psychology 1. Cognitive Psychology: Hidden Assumptions —Robert C. Bishop 2. A Contextualist Alternative to Cognitive Psychology —Stephen C. Yanchar V. Developmental Psychology 1. Developmental Psychology and the Death of God —Brian Vandenberg and Shawn P. O'Connor 2. Moral Visions of Developmental Psychology —John Chambers Christopher VI. Methodology in Psychology 1. The Language and Methods of Science: Common Assumptions and Uncommon Conclusions —Richard N. Williams 2. Toward An Alternative Psychology —Jeff Sugarman and Jack Martin Conclusion: Toward Critical Openness —Suzanne R. Kirschner Author Index Subject Index About the Editors
Contributors Introduction: Thinking Critically About Critical Thinking —Brent D. Slife, Stephen C. Yanchar, and Jeffrey S. Reber I. Clinical and Counseling Psychology 1. Psychotherapy and Modern Dilemmas —Frank C. Richardson 2. Psychotherapy, Character, and the Good Life —Blaine J. Fowers II. Social Psychology 1. Social Psychology: Key Issues, Assumptions, and Implications —Jeffrey S. Reber and Lisa M. Osbeck 2. Social Psychology: Exploring Alternative Conceptual Foundations —Edwin E. Gantt III. Neuroscience and Experimental Psychology 1. The Assumptions and Implications of the Neurobiological Approach to Depression —Dawson Hedges and Colin Burchfield 2. Alternative Assumptions for Neuroscience: Formulating a True Monism —Brent D. Slife and Ramona O. Hopkins IV. Cognitive Psychology 1. Cognitive Psychology: Hidden Assumptions —Robert C. Bishop 2. A Contextualist Alternative to Cognitive Psychology —Stephen C. Yanchar V. Developmental Psychology 1. Developmental Psychology and the Death of God —Brian Vandenberg and Shawn P. O'Connor 2. Moral Visions of Developmental Psychology —John Chambers Christopher VI. Methodology in Psychology 1. The Language and Methods of Science: Common Assumptions and Uncommon Conclusions —Richard N. Williams 2. Toward An Alternative Psychology —Jeff Sugarman and Jack Martin Conclusion: Toward Critical Openness —Suzanne R. Kirschner Author Index Subject Index About the Editors
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