PSY-35 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Ovarian Cyst, Thomas Kuhn, Mania
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Thomas kuhn suggested that subjective factors as well as limitations in our perspective on the universe enter into the conduct of scienti c inquiry. In kuhn"s view, paradigms are central to any application of scienti c principles. Paradigm: the conceptual framework or approach within which the scientist works. A paradigm is a set of basic assumptions that outline the particular universe of scienti c inquiry. Paradigms specify what problems scientists will investigate and how they will go about the investigation. They are an intrinsic part of science, serving vital function of indicating the rules to be followed. A paradigm injects inevitable biases into the de nition and collection of data and may also affect the interpretation of facts. Psychodynamic and humanistic paradigms have become less in uential over the years but have some modern applications and themes that continue to have a signi cant impact. Holds that mental disorders are caused by aberrant biological processes.
