Theories & Theorizing in Psychology

In this course, we will explore the topic of scientific theory. More specifically, we will ask questions about theory that are central to understanding and conducting research in psychology: - What is a theory? - What criteria must a good theory meet? - Do some well-known examples of psychological theories meet these criteria? - What makes them successful? - How can we improve our own theorizing? - What is the relationship between empirical evidence, theories, and applications? - Is (fruitful) research possible without theory? unknown unknown

本课程将围绕科学理论（scientific theory）这一主题展开深入探讨。更具体而言，我们将聚焦于理解与开展心理学研究的核心理论相关问题，具体如下：
- 何为科学理论？
- 优秀的理论应满足哪些评判标准？
- 部分广为人知的心理学理论是否符合上述标准？
- 这些理论取得成功的核心要素是什么？
- 我们应如何提升自身的理论建构能力？
- 实证证据（empirical evidence）、理论与应用三者之间存在何种关联？
- 脱离理论是否能够开展富有成效的研究工作？
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