Experimental Psychology and Human Agency
This book offers an analysis of experimental psychology that is embedded in a general understanding of human behavior. It provides methodological self-awareness for researchers who study and use the experimental method in psychology. The book critica
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Experimental Psychology and Human Agency
Experimental Psychology and Human Agency
Davood Gozli
Experimental Psychology and Human Agency
Davood Gozli Department of Psychology University of Macau Taipa, Macao
ISBN 978-3-030-20421-1 ISBN 978-3-030-20422-8 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-20422-8 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Cover Image © The Print Collector / Alamy Stock Photo This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Preface
Critique of an activity is a form of engagement with the activity, which stimulates new ways of thinking about it. Good critique does not come from a will to dismiss. Neither does it come from pessimism or despair. That is not to say that critics should find no trace of pessimism in their minds but that pessimism does not have to be the only, or the primary, force behind their work. Critique can be grounded in hope and commitment. It can be the expression of one’s attachment to one’s tradition. Critics might be less certain and less engrossed in the assumptions of their tradition, but they are not necessarily less attached or less engaged. The present book, despite its critical approach, is written in a spirit of hopeful engagement. It reflects my effort to become aware of, and to make explicit, the assumptions and practices of my tradition of research. To claim that critique of an activity is possible, or useful, is to claim that the activity can be done unreflectively, without regard for its significance within the larger context or its direction in the long run. Such a sentiment applies to experimental psychology, in which most of us begin our careers as research assistants. A research assistant begins contributing to a field of resea
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