purposive psychology

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• Psychology of Interest —     Psychology of Interest     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Psychology of Interest     (Lat. interest; Fr. intérêt; Germ. interesse). The mental state called interest has received much attention in recent psychological literature. This is largely… …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Applied psychology — The basic premise of applied psychology is the use of psychological principles and theories to overcome problems in other areas, such as mental health, business management, education, health, product design, ergonomics, and law. Applied… …   Wikipedia

• hormic psychology — noun : psychology concerned with the purposive factor or force in behavior …   Useful english dictionary

• Volition (psychology) — Volition or will is the cognitive process by which an individual decides on and commits to a particular course of action. It is defined as purposive striving, and is one of the primary human psychological functions (the others being affection… …   Wikipedia

• Толмен (Tolman) Эдвард Чейс — (14.04.1886 19.11.1959, Беркли) американский психолог, создатель когнитивного направления необихевиоризма. Биография. Окончил Массачусетский технологический институт, затем аспирантуру по психологии и философии при Гарвардском университете. С… …   Большая психологическая энциклопедия

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• Instinct — • The term usually includes the idea of a purposive adaptation of an action or series of actions in an organized being, not governed by consciousness of the end to be attained Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Instinct     Instinc …   Catholic encyclopedia

• pragmatism — pragmatistic, adj. /prag meuh tiz euhm/, n. 1. character or conduct that emphasizes practicality. 2. a philosophical movement or system having various forms, but generally stressing practical consequences as constituting the essential criterion… …   Universalium

• Conation — is a term that stems from the Latin conatus, meaning any natural tendency, impulse, striving, or directed effort.[1] It is one of three parts of the mind, along with the affective and cognitive. In short, the cognitive part of the brain measures… …   Wikipedia

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