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According to George Kelly's Personal Construct Theory, how do we use newly learned constructs?
According to George Kelly's Personal Construct Theory, how do we use newly learned constructs?
What did George Kelly criticize psychology for?
What did George Kelly criticize psychology for?
According to Kelly's view of the person, what is the person constantly doing?
According to Kelly's view of the person, what is the person constantly doing?
What are the three elements required to form a construct according to George Kelly?
What are the three elements required to form a construct according to George Kelly?
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How do we use personal constructs according to George Kelly's theory?
How do we use personal constructs according to George Kelly's theory?
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In George Kelly's Construct Theory, which type of construct is described as not being available for verbalization?
In George Kelly's Construct Theory, which type of construct is described as not being available for verbalization?
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According to George Kelly, which type of construct contains many non-overlapping constructs and provides flexibility and predictive power?
According to George Kelly, which type of construct contains many non-overlapping constructs and provides flexibility and predictive power?
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In Construct Theory, which type of construct is described as basic to functioning and can only be changed with significant changes to a person's overall construct system?
In Construct Theory, which type of construct is described as basic to functioning and can only be changed with significant changes to a person's overall construct system?
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Which type of construct is learned before language is developed according to George Kelly's theory?
Which type of construct is learned before language is developed according to George Kelly's theory?
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In Construct Theory, which type of construct is described as higher on the hierarchy of inclusiveness?
In Construct Theory, which type of construct is described as higher on the hierarchy of inclusiveness?
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Study Notes
George Kelly's Personal Construct Theory
- We use newly learned constructs to anticipate and interpret events, and to guide our behavior and decisions.
- George Kelly criticized psychology for neglecting the role of the individual in understanding their own behavior and experiences.
The View of the Person
- According to Kelly, the person is constantly engaged in a process of construction, reconstruction, and revision of their personal constructs.
Forming a Construct
- Three elements are required to form a construct: contradictions, elaborations, and superordinations.
Using Personal Constructs
- According to Kelly's theory, we use personal constructs to:
- Interpret and make sense of the world
- Anticipate events and outcomes
- Guide our behavior and decision-making
- Evaluate and re-evaluate our experiences
Types of Constructs
- Preverbal constructs: not available for verbalization, learned before language development.
- Core constructs: basic to functioning, can only be changed with significant changes to a person's overall construct system.
- Superordinate constructs: higher on the hierarchy of inclusiveness, contain many non-overlapping constructs, and provide flexibility and predictive power.
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Test your knowledge of George Kelly's Personal Construct Theory and its key concepts with this quiz. Explore the principles of constructive alternativism and how individuals use learned constructs to adapt to the world around them. See how well you understand the idea that there are always alternative scientific constructions in the cognitive theory.
