Essence of Psychological Theories

Author: Ye Haosheng
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Publish Date: 2000-04-01
Features: "Essentials of Psychological Theories" is a medium-sized theoretical reference book in psychology, featuring 97 entries that cover figures, doctrines, schools, and theories in various branches of psychology, such as general psychology, social psychology, organizational psychology, and the history of psychology. It is designed for use by psychology departments, education departments, philosophy departments, sociology departments, and other academic fields in higher education institutions, as well as serving as a reference for psychological professionals and enthusiasts. In recent years, there has been a tendency within psychology to abandon theoretical construction in favor of empirical research. Neglecting theoretical development while focusing solely on empirical analysis has directly led to the fragmentation and trivialization of psychological research. Although modern psychology may appear prosperous on the surface, a deeper analysis reveals the theoretical impoverishment beneath this prosperity. An increasing number of psychologists recognize that empirical analysis without theoretical guidance can only exacerbate the fragmentation of psychological understanding and create more obstacles for the advancement of psychology. The purpose of compiling this "Essentials of Psychological Theories" is to focus on the theoretical development of psychology and promote the growth of theoretical psychology.