PSYC3125 Lecture Notes: Human Science Psychology and Quantification

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Hermeneutics

An interpretive discipline focusing on the understanding of meaning within psychology and psychiatry.

Phenomenology

A branch of philosophy that studies the structures of experience and consciousness.

Existentialism

A philosophical movement that emphasizes individual existence, freedom, and choice.

Humanistic Psychology

An approach that emphasizes personal growth and the concept of self-actualization.

Transpersonal Psychology

A subfield of psychology that integrates the spiritual and transcendent aspects of the human experience.

Quantification of Psychology

The process of measuring psychological phenomena through statistical methods to generate empirical data.

Statistical Validity

The extent to which a study's results are based on sound statistical analysis, free from biases.

Psychophysics

The study of the relationship between physical stimuli and the sensations and perceptions they produce.

Mental Testing

An assessment method that measures intelligence, personality traits, and other psychological characteristics.

Spirituality

A broad concept related to the search for meaning and connection, which can involve religious beliefs but is not limited to them.

Value-Laden Concepts

Psychological categories that carry inherent cultural and ethical implications affecting their interpretation.

Looping Effect

The phenomenon wherein categorized psychological traits influence individual self-concept and behavior.

Objectivity vs. Subjectivity in Psychology

The ongoing debate around the desire for psychology to be seen as a hard science while acknowledging the interpretive nature of human experience.

Secularizing the Soul

The process through which psychology has shifted from spiritual and soul-based explanations to more empirical, scientific approaches.

Critical History of APA

An analysis of how the American Psychological Association's standards and practices have evolved over time.

Reflection Question

An inquiry prompt used to encourage critical thinking and personal interpretation in relation to key psychological concepts.

Six Personality Types

A categorization of individuals based on their motivations and values in life as proposed by Eduard Spranger.

Advocacy for Quantitative Methods

The strong support for using statistical methods in psychology to ensure empirical validity and address societal needs.