{"id":49,"date":"2024-03-21T19:08:59","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T23:08:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/psychologymtdi\/chapter\/conclusion-remember-our-two-questions\/"},"modified":"2024-08-22T16:26:03","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T20:26:03","slug":"conclusion-remember-our-two-questions","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/psychologymtdi\/chapter\/conclusion-remember-our-two-questions\/","title":{"raw":"Conclusion: Remember Our Two Questions","rendered":"Conclusion: Remember Our Two Questions"},"content":{"raw":"<p style=\"text-align: right;\">[pb_glossary id=\"595\"]Approximate reading time:[\/pb_glossary] 2 minutes<\/p>\nAs we close this chapter, remember the hammer, Singing Daisy, and our guiding questions: \"What am I trying to do?\" and \"Who is not in the picture?\" These questions are vital as you continue in your study of psychology.\n\nFrom the detailed analysis of structuralism to the broad perspective of functionalism, and from the internal focus of the cognitive revolution to the external emphasis of indigenous, racial and feminist theories, each approach offers unique insights into the human mind and behaviour.\n\nThe creative tensions among these theories \u2014 the struggle between the internal and the external, nature and nurture \u2014 enrich our understanding of psychology. They remind us that no single theory can capture the entire complexity of human experience. As a student of psychology, you will need to embrace these tensions. They are not just academic concepts; they are tools that will help you understand human thoughts, emotions, behaviours, relationships, and spiritual experiences.\n\nRemember, psychology is not just about theories; it's about people. As you study these theories, always ask yourself, \"what are they trying to do?\" and \"Who \u2014 or what \u2014 is not in the picture?\". These questions will guide you to consider perspectives that, historically, have been overlooked, ensuring that your understanding of psychology is inclusive and representative of all human experiences.\n\nIn summary, this chapter is not just a collection of theories; it is a story of our growing knowledge about human psychologies and the errors and omissions we made along the way. I invite you to humbly embrace this imperfect process, celebrate the certainties and mysteries of being human, and always stay curious. This is just the beginning of your journey in psychology.","rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a class=\"glossary-term\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-describedby=\"definition\" href=\"#term_49_595\">Approximate reading time:<\/a> 2 minutes<\/p>\n<p>As we close this chapter, remember the hammer, Singing Daisy, and our guiding questions: &#8220;What am I trying to do?&#8221; and &#8220;Who is not in the picture?&#8221; These questions are vital as you continue in your study of psychology.<\/p>\n<p>From the detailed analysis of structuralism to the broad perspective of functionalism, and from the internal focus of the cognitive revolution to the external emphasis of indigenous, racial and feminist theories, each approach offers unique insights into the human mind and behaviour.<\/p>\n<p>The creative tensions among these theories \u2014 the struggle between the internal and the external, nature and nurture \u2014 enrich our understanding of psychology. 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