PSYC 2030U Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Reality Principle, Cultural Diversity, Giovanni Battista Bassani
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Lecture two, current paradigms and integrative perspectives, pscy2030u. Thomas kun suggested subjective factors as well as limitations in our perspective on the universe enter into the conduct of scientific injury; brought. Paradigms specify what problems scientist will investigate and how they will go about the investigation. They are an intrinsic part of science, serving the vital function of indicating the rules to be followed. Paradigm injects inevitable biases into the definition and collection of data and also affect the interpretation of actions: the meaning or import given to data may depend to a considerable extent on a paradigm. A set of basic assumptions, a general perspective. Guides the definition, examination, and treatment of mental disorders. Meaning or importance given to data may depend to a considerable extent on a paradigm. Biological paradigm: of abnormal behaviour is a continuation of the somatogenic hypothesis. This paradigm is referred to as the medical model or the disease model.
