The Journal of Philosophy, Psychology and Scientific Methods, 1915, Vol. 12 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Woodbridge, Frederick J. E.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1333808577 ISBN 13 : 9781333808570

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Rethinking behavior: from bead states to functional actions
This excerpt argues that psychology has misread behavior by fixating on small, connected brain states. It invites readers to adopt a functional view, where behavior is defined by what an organism is doing as a whole—rather than by the immediate stimulus or hidden neural processes. The piece traces lessons from physics, explaining how laws describe constant functions between processes, not a chain of unseen states.

- Shows why the traditional “bead theory” of causation falls short for living beings
- Defines behavior as a release of stored energy, triggered but not created by the stimulus
- Compares plant, animal, and human examples to illustrate how entire activities, not micro-terms, reveal action
- Outlines how a true definition of behavior leads to new questions and clearer study

Ideal for readers curious about the foundations of psychology, research methodology, and how to study action without stripping it to neural parts.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1333808577
• ISBN 13: 9781333808570
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 732
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