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[Constructivism: a characteristic of the psychic process]

R H Ruiz1

  • 1Cátedra de Psicología I, Facultad de Humanidades, Universidad de La Plata.

Acta Psiquiatrica Y Psicologica De America Latina
|May 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Constructivism is an inherent psychic process, distinct from its application in other fields. This psychological construction explains diverse mental productions, including art, science, madness, and crime.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Philosophy of Mind

Context:

  • The abstract explores constructivism as a fundamental aspect of the psychic process.
  • It differentiates psychological constructivism from its use in other disciplines.

Purpose:

  • To define constructivism as a specific, inherent feature of the psychic process.
  • To elucidate the unique characteristics of constructivism within psychology.
  • To examine how viewing psychism as a construction explains various mental phenomena.

Summary:

  • Constructivism is not merely a theoretical stance but a core characteristic of psychic functioning.
  • Its specific nature in psychology distinguishes it from constructivist concepts in fields like education or sociology.
  • This inherent psychic constructionism provides a framework for understanding the origins of art, science, madness, and crime.

Impact:

  • Offers a novel perspective on the nature of the human psyche.
  • Provides a unified framework for understanding diverse psychological and behavioral outcomes.
  • Highlights the creative and potentially destructive aspects of mental construction.

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