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Reading & Influences

Orientation

Purpose of This Collection

The readings recorded here are not presented as a comprehensive bibliography, but as a working record of intellectual engagement. Some texts inform specific papers or research notes, while others contribute more broadly to conceptual framing.

Collected works

Reading Index

The following works have been particularly influential in shaping current inquiry and approach.

Positive Psychology
Positive psychology focuses on the strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive.
Psychology in Education
Psychology in education applies psychological principles to enhance teaching and learning processes.
Psychology of Learning
The psychology of learning investigates how people acquire, process, and retain knowledge.
Abnormal Psychology
Abnormal psychology focuses on the study of unusual patterns of behavior, emotion, and thought.
Psychological Research Methods
Psychological research methods are essential for conducting studies that yield valid and reliable results.
Neuroscience and Behavior
Neuroscience studies the brain's structure and function to understand behavior and cognitive processes.
Social Psychology
Social psychology explores how individuals influence and are influenced by others in social contexts.
Developmental Psychology
Developmental psychology examines the psychological changes that occur throughout a person's lifespan.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely used therapeutic approach that helps individuals change negative thought patterns.
Understanding Psychology
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
Patterns

Recurring Themes

Across readings, several themes recur, including attention to theoretical precision, the role of context in psychological phenomena, and the limits of empirical methods.

These patterns shape how research questions are formed and pursued.

Application

From Reading to Inquiry

Reading informs both research notes and formal writing. Ideas encountered here often surface as questions, conceptual clarification, or points of comparison within other sections of the site.

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Intellectual grounding

Closing Context

Reading and influence provide the intellectual grounding that supports all other work presented here.

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