In the 1960s, a Group of Psychologists Argued That It

question 81

Essay

In the 1960s, a group of psychologists argued that it was time for a "third force" in psychology. What were the first two forces that were perceived as inadequate in explaining human behavior? What alternate perspective would be taken by the "third force" in describing human personality?

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Definitions:

Paradox of Voting

A situation where the rational choice for an individual is not to vote, due to the negligible impact of a single vote on the outcome, yet if everyone behaves likewise, it undermines the electoral process.

Majority Voting

A decision-making process where the choice that receives more than half of the votes is adopted or enacted.

Median-Voter Model

A theoretical model in political science and economics predicting that the outcome of majority rule voting will reflect the preferences of the median voter.

Socially Efficient Outcome

An economic situation where resources are allocated in a way that maximizes the aggregate welfare of society.