Comte’s paradox

an articulation, attributed by William James to Auguste Comte, of the difficulty associated with any science of human beings in which the mind becomes both the instrument of study and the object of study. That is, objective study of the rational mind by the rational mind seems paradoxical.

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Psychology term of the day

May 10th 2024

parenting training

any program that instructs parents and other caregivers in techniques for effectively dealing with problem behavior in their children. Also called parent training. See also family intervention.