On the Role of Theory in the Postmodern Integration of Science and Practice

On the Role of Theory in the Postmodern Integration of Science and Practice

A reaction to an article claiming that a rift exists between science and practice in psychology is offered. Questionable philosophical assumptions did little more than denigrate the role of theory in scientific inquiry.

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Published in:The American psychologist Vol. 48; no. 1; pp. 56 - 57
Main Author: Steenbarger, Brett N
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Arlington, Va American Psychological Association 01-01-1993
Subjects:
Clinical Psychology
Human
Philosophy
Postmodernism
Psychology
Psychology Education
Science
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Summary:A reaction to an article claiming that a rift exists between science and practice in psychology is offered. Questionable philosophical assumptions did little more than denigrate the role of theory in scientific inquiry.
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ISSN:0003-066X
1935-990X
DOI:10.1037/0003-066X.48.1.56