Christian Psychology as a concept

 

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Christian Psychology

Christian psychology is an approach to psychology that begins with a Christian understanding of the soul. Sizemore (2011) credited two philosophers, Stephen Evans and Robert Roberts, with the impetus for Christian psychology based on their challenge to develop a Christian psychology based on a Christian framework and not limited to the variables studied in secular psychology.

Sisemore referred to a journal as “the primary voice of the position, Edification: The Transdisciplinary Journal of the Society for Christian Psychology.”

Sisemore also referred to Eric Johnson’s work (e.g., see Johnson, 2020), including the Society for Christian Psychology (Johnson was the director when Sisemore's article was written).

Christian psychology is one of the views in Johnson's (2010)  Five Views book referenced below. The book includes a chapter on Christian psychology and perspectives on other views.

References

Johnson, E. L. (Ed). (2010). Psychology and Christianity: Five Views (2nd ed.). Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic.

Sisemore, T. A. (2011). An introduction to the Christian psychology special issue. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 30, (4), 271-273.

Sutton, G. W. (2024, January 26). Christian psychology. Psychology Concepts and Theories. Retrieved from https://suttonpsychology.blogspot.com/2024/01/christian-psychology-as-concept.html

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Dual-Process Theory of Cognition

 

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The dual-process theory of cognition posits that human minds process information about the world in two ways, which are called system 1 and system 2. 

System 1 quickly processes information, which is influenced by cognitive biases and heuristics. System one thinking has been described as automatic, intuitive, and associative. System 2 is a slower system that requires cognitive effort. System 2 has been described as rational and analytical.

For an excellent review of research on system 1 and system 2 thinking, see Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman.

 

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Sutton, G. W. (2024, January 8). dual-process theory of cognition. Psychology Concepts and Theories. Retrieved from https://suttonpsychology.blogspot.com/2024/01/dual-process-theory-of-cognition.html

Geoffrey W. Sutton, PhD is Emeritus Professor of Psychology. He retired from a clinical practice and was credentialed in clinical neuropsychology and psychopharmacology. His website is  www.suttong.com

 

See Geoffrey Sutton’s books on   AMAZON       or  GOOGLE STORE

Follow on    FACEBOOK   Geoff W. Sutton    

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Regression to the Mean

 

Regression to the mean is a statistical concept based on evidence that a sample of data representing extreme values from the population mean will likely be close to the mean the next time a sample is taken.

In psychological testing, people who obtain extreme scores on a test tend to obtain scores closer to the mean on a second testing. That is, high scorers tend to earn lower scores and low scorers tend to earn higher scores.

The term, Regression to the Mean is sometimes referred to as RTM. The concept appears in a paper by British scientist Sir Francis Galton (1886).

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Sutton, G. W. (2024, January 5). Regression to the mean. Psychology Concepts and Theories. Retrieved from https://suttonpsychology.blogspot.com/2024/01/regression-to-mean.html

References

Galton, F. (1886). Regression towards mediocrity in hereditary stature. The Journal of the Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland, 15, 246-263.

Sutton, G. W. (2024, January 5). Regression to the mean. Psychology Concepts and Theories. Retrieved from https://suttonpsychology.blogspot.com/2024/01/regression-to-mean.html

Geoffrey W. Sutton, PhD is Emeritus Professor of Psychology. He retired from a clinical practice and was credentialed in clinical neuropsychology and psychopharmacology. His website is  www.suttong.com

 

See Geoffrey Sutton’s books on   AMAZON       or  GOOGLE STORE

Follow on    FACEBOOK   Geoff W. Sutton    

   TWITTER  @Geoff.W.Sutton    

You can read many published articles at no charge:

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Dr. Sutton’s posts are for educational purposes only. See a licensed mental health provider for diagnoses, treatment, and consultation.