Newby-Clark, I. / Published 2022 / Presentation
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| Presenter | Ian Newby-Clark, Ph.D.  |
| Date | September 29, 2022 |
| Abstract | Of late, there have been significant changes in the practices of 'mainstream' psychology, including a greater emphasis on: a) using better statistical tools correctly; b) openness and transparency; and c) coherent theoretical approaches. Accordingly, although one can never know with certainty when a discipline is ripe for change, there are indications that this is an opportune time for Descriptive Psychology to push into the mainstream. I will describe, and invite input on, my three-pronged strategy for facilitating DP's move into the mainstream. At every opportunity: 1) Demonstrate the benefits of conceptual investigation; 2) Teach the basics to university students; 3) Use the maxims publicly.d |
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