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Learn about the theory of personality and cognition developed by George Kelly in the 1950s. Find out how Kelly's theory explains human behavior, anticipation, and constructs, and how it is applied in therapy and organizations.
Nov 11, 2023 · Learn about the life and work of George Kelly, the American psychologist who developed personal construct theory (PCT), a cognitive approach to psychology. PCT suggests that people interpret their world based on their personal constructs, or schemas, that they use to predict and evaluate events.
Sep 20, 2023 · According to psychologist George Kelly, it is our individualized cognitive frameworks that shape who we are, how we perceive the world, and how we relate to one another. Kelly's personal construct theory was the first example of an approach that is today referred to as constructivism.
Sep 9, 2020 · Learn about Kelly's constructivist perspective of learning and his method of triads and repertory grid for exploring and changing personal constructs. This chapter also compares Kelly's theory with other constructivist approaches in education.
- Keith S. Taber
- kst24@cam.ac.uk
- 2020
Learn about the life and work of George Kelly, the founder of personal construct theory, a cognitive approach to personality and behavior. Explore his unique perspective, his influence on other therapists, and his biography.
An introduction to George Kelly's personal construct theory, based on the philosophical assumption of constructive alternativism. The appendix outlines the fundamental postulate, the 11 corollaries, the professional constructs and the dimensions of transition.
Sep 11, 2012 · This paper considers personal construct theory and its philosophy; personal construct assessment techniques; the personal construct view of psychological disorder and its treatment; and the wide range of other applications of personal construct theory.
