Descriptive Psychology And The Person Concept: Essential Attributes Of Persons And Behavior

Descriptive Psychology and The Person Concept: Essential Attributes of Persons and Behavior outlines a foundation to better understand the language of psychology and the social sciences. It introduces people to Peter Ossorio's "person concept", arming readers with the knowledge needed to engage in a pre-empirical analysis of the essential attributes of persons and behavior. Providing in-depth explications of complex issues, such as empathy, emotional behavior, action, and more, the book aims to organize and connect the range of theoretical orientations and perspectives within all fields of psychology and the social sciences. Real-world examples of these theories are provided throughout for more concrete understanding. Defines common terms in psychology Allows the field to better articulate and measure empirical findings Clarifies how conflicting theories may both be true Explores concepts of personhood, behavior, action, intention and learning Applies this shared lexicon to positive psychology, behavioral economics, and more Covers status dynamic concepts like therapeutic policies, negotiation and degradation

• | Author: Wynn Schwartz
• | Publisher: Academic Press
• | Publication Date: Jun 18, 2019
• | Number of Pages: 281 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/Psychology
• | ISBN-10: 0128139854
• | ISBN-13: 9780128139851