The catalyzing mind book pdf

How do we understand and explain phenomena in psychology What does the concept of causality mean when we discuss higher psychological functions and behavior Is it possible to generate laws in a psychological and behavioral science laws that go beyond statistical regularities frequencies and probabilities An international group of authors compare and contrast the use of a causal model in psychology with a newer model the catalytic model The Catalyzing Mind Beyond Models of Causality proposes an approach to the qualitative nature of psychological phenomena that focuses on the psychological significance and meaning of conditions contexts and situations as well as their sign mediating processes Contributors develop apply and criticize the notion of a catalyzing mind in hopes of achieving conceptual clarity and rigor Disciplines such as philosophy psychology semiotics and biosemiotics are used for an interdisciplinary approach to the book Research topics such as history and national identity immigration and transitions to adulthood are all brought into a dialogue with the concept of the catalyzing mind With a variety of disciplines theoretical concepts and research topics this book is a collective effort at an approach to move beyond models of causality for explaining and understanding psychological phenomena The Catalyzing Mind Beyond Models of Causality