On Changing the Framework of Psychology: Comparative Psychology Is What General Psychology Should Be.
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| Title: | On Changing the Framework of Psychology: Comparative Psychology Is What General Psychology Should Be. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Demarest, Jack |
| Source: | Teaching of Psychology. Oct 1987 14(3):147-151. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 5 |
| Publication Date: | 1987 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Guides - Classroom - Teacher Opinion Papers |
| Descriptors: | Behaviorism, Educational Methods, Higher Education, Psychology, Theories |
| Abstract: | Discusses the on-going debate between comparative and behaviorist frameworks in psychology. Advocates a comparative framework and suggests methods to avoid misconceptions about the field. A framework for reorganizing the focus of general psychology and integrating it into a neofunctionalist perspective is included. (DH) |
| Entry Date: | 1988 |
| Accession Number: | EJ360058 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Discusses the on-going debate between comparative and behaviorist frameworks in psychology. Advocates a comparative framework and suggests methods to avoid misconceptions about the field. A framework for reorganizing the focus of general psychology and integrating it into a neofunctionalist perspective is included. (DH) |
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