• Question: What do you think has been the most significant change in psychology over time?

    Asked by Fahtima to Jack, Gem, Jermaine, Michelle, Steve on 21 Jun 2017.
    • Photo: Gemma Taylor

      Gemma Taylor answered on 21 Jun 2017:

      Oooh there are many. The first one that comes to mind is the understanding that feelings, thoughts and behaviours are all linked.

    • Photo: Michelle Jamieson

      Michelle Jamieson answered on 22 Jun 2017:

      Many, but I think a move towards seeing people as their own individual and not just a number or a box to be ticked is a big one!

    • Photo: Steven Brown

      Steven Brown answered on 22 Jun 2017:

      Interesting. One of the big ones for sure is the rise of qualitative methodologies, especially in health research. Psychology used to be dominated by quantitative methods (using numerical data to demonstrate relationships including predictions) but qualitative is now more recognised (use of words, text, and sound). Quantitative will always be boss, but there’s more acceptance of qualitative nowadays.

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