contentual objectivism versus contentual subjectivism

the question of whether the proper subject matter (content) of psychology is objective behavior or the subjective realm of the mind or consciousness. This question is often seen as the principal issue at stake in the conceptual confrontation between structuralism and behaviorism in the early history of psychology. See also methodological objectivism versus methodological subjectivism.

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Psychology term of the day

May 9th 2024

binocular summation

the phenomenon of increased sensation or increased magnitude of perceptual response that results from stimulation through both eyes, as compared to stimulation through one eye.