Psychology

  • The grand theory. This preentation illustrates a monist constructivist theory. This theory is behind the thinking of my approach to chaos psychology. Chaotic phenomena need looped-discrete underlying building blocks to be applicable. Thus, a construction of cognition is necessary that builds this foundation.

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  • What are Epistemological Assumptions?
    A way of thinking … yes, but not only that.
    A mindset … yes, but not only that.
    An attitude … a complete set, but not only that.
    A worldview … yes, but not only that …

    Read more about my funny journey towards discrete-looped phenomena.

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  • A connection between the gut microbiome and psychological phenomena has long been suggested. In their landmark studies, Thaiss et al. displayed the role of gut microbiome changes on post-dieting weight gain as well as diurnal rhythmicity. Probiotic supplements ar a new trend, but the composition of the gut microbiome is complex, as is the composition of the products. …

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  • The first theory to dismantle with the help of patterns of chaos science is E. Tory Higgins’ theory of self-discrepancy and regulatory fit. The theory is described in detail in Higgins (1987, 1997, 2000). The following figure shows a simplified, systematic overview over the theory. Both dynamics of Higgins’ preventive and preventive behaviour can be modelled as attractors or repulsors. They are extremes on a discrete-looped spectrum of phase transitions …

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  • Psychological phenomena, to great certainty, emerge from the underlying biology of the brain. The brain is a vastly complex, looped network with many levels of internal closure and external open and closed loops. Therefore, any psychological phenomenon is likely to show the properties of emergent phenomena. It is thus necessary to examine psychological theories regarding their epistemological assumptions, whether they base on category/hierarchy (linear-discrete), probabilistic (linear-continuous), homeostatic (looped-continuous), and morphogenetic (looped-discrete). The following slide illustrates the concept:

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