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Explore the deep connection between language and psychological theory with Psychology as Metaphor from Sage Publications. This book examines how the study of rhetoric and metaphor is necessary for understanding psychological discourse. By looking at how language is used, the author provides a clear argument about the way theoretical accounts are built and communicated. The text scrutinizes many areas of traditional psychological theory. Readers will find analysis covering neuropsychology and memory, childhood development, and the IQ debate. The book also looks at accounts of emotion and various descriptions of the mind to show how rhetorical strategies and the use of metaphor help create convincing theoretical models. In addition to these topics, the work explores the distinction between philosophy and rhetoric. It provides an interdisciplinary analysis of theories of meta-psychology, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the linguistic foundations of psychological science. This book offers a clear way to view the relationship between how we speak about the mind and how we understand it.

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Analyzes how rhetorical strategies and metaphor are used to build convincing theoretical accounts in psychological science.

Examines a wide range of traditional topics including neuropsychology, memory, and childhood development.

Provides a detailed look at the IQ debate and various accounts of human emotion.

Explores the specific distinctions between philosophy and rhetoric within the field.

Offers an interdisciplinary analysis of theories of meta-psychology for a broader academic perspective.

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Brand: Sage Publications
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 0803989571
Category: Books > Subjects > Health, Family & Lifestyle > Psychology & Psychiatry
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 13 April 1994
Listed Since: 05 February 2007

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