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The Empathic Responses: A Neglected Field for Research.

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    Harry Stack Sullivan

    Area of Science:

    • Social Psychology
    • Psychiatry

    Background:

    • Social psychology has shifted from static, attributive theories to dynamic, interactional ones over the past two decades.
    • Harry Stack Sullivan's work is fundamental to this theoretical and methodological evolution in social science.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight Harry Stack Sullivan's significant contributions to the field of social psychology.
    • To underscore the relevance of Sullivan's interactional theories for contemporary social psychology.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of theoretical and methodological shifts in social psychology.
    • Appraisal of Harry Stack Sullivan's formulations in psychiatry and their application to social psychology.

    Main Results:

    • Sullivan provided the most explicit formulation of interactional theory and practice in psychiatry.

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    • Conclusions:

    • Harry Stack Sullivan is recognized as a major contributor to a matured social psychology.
    • The shift towards interactional theories represents a significant advancement in understanding human behavior and personality.