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A General Theory of Behaviour David F. Marks

A General Theory of Behaviour By David F. Marks

A General Theory of Behaviour by David F. Marks


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Putting forth the argument for reframing psychology as a natural science, this book employs as a model the principle of Homeostasis, exploring how the theory is applicable to major areas of human behaviour across psychology including perception, learning, stress, addiction, well-being and consciousness.

A General Theory of Behaviour Summary

A General Theory of Behaviour by David F. Marks

Psychologists like to claim that Psychology is a science, yet, until now, the discipline has lacked any real scientific laws, has had no overarching scientific paradigm and has been blighted by poor replicability of research, all of which have dogged the discipline. Attempts to place Psychology under a single scientific umbrella, e.g. Behaviourism, Cognitivism, Biological Science, Social Science or Human Science, have all failed for a host of reasons.

This unique book presents a single paradigm for all of Psychology within a framework of Natural Science. For example, it employs as a model an organising principle known in another scientific discipline for over a century, the principle of Homeostasis. Findings across the entire discipline including perception, learning, emotion, stress, addiction, well-being and consciousness are all shown to be consistent with a new paradigm based on this, and other principles drawn from natural science.

A General Theory of Behaviour Reviews

The field of psychology has many theories, but no General Theory. The unifying theory David Marks presents, along with the 20 principles, provide rich soil for further testing and opens up exciting avenues for psychology.

-- Scott Barry

This inspiring book applies the seemingly simple biological concept of homeostasis to human behaviour. There is beautiful historic detail about key researchers, whilst considering modern issues such as stress, lack of sleep and addiction. A compelling read, which feels like an engaging lecture, by a passionate and considered speaker.

-- Janine Crosbie

In 'A General Theory of Behaviour, David Marks has applied scientifically established theory to conceptualize disparate areas of Psychology in a manner that both unifies and brings greater insight, establishing this book as a milestone text of the 21st century.

-- Dr David A Holmes, Senior Lecturer in Psychology

In A General Theory of Behaviour, David Marks embarks on the rare journey of creating a central theory of human behaviour, the things that underpin how we think, what we do, how we affiliate with others, and who we become... Marks brings exceptional insights and a driving logic to bear to navigate through many fragmented theories of behaviour that are by their nature partial and limited. It is not that these more fragmented theories are not often important, but that we need the grander theory to hold disparate ideas together. Marks does so convincingly and in a way that is testable, refutable, and often even entertaining... He demands that the reader think, question, and grasp a broad framework, and doing so will require the kind of thought that our Internet-based, 140 character thinking has been reversing. His ideas are truly worth the effort to sit back with a cup of coffee, and if necessary even a scotch, and think through, ponder, go back over, and incorporate into our appreciation of the eternal question of what drives human behaviour. In A General Theory of Behaviour Marks has made a true contribution to psychology that comes from his careful listening, watching, and thinking over a decades-long career. It is his major contribution and one everyone interested in grasping the essence of human behaviour should tackle.

-- Dr Stevan Hobfoll

A General Theory of Behavior is an innovative and promising new theory that integrates the long tradition of investigations on homeostasis with contemporary research in such diverse areas as emotion, addiction and sleep. A truly original and wide-ranging study of human nature, this book will be foundational for anyone who considers the importance of theory for modern psychology.

-- Henderikus J. Stam

About David F. Marks

DAVID F. MARKS was born in Hampshire, England and lives in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France. With his mother, Mary D Marks, David was a founding member of the Campaign of Nuclear Disarmament and attended Aldermaston Marches in the 1960s. After school in Portsmouth, David studied at the University of Reading to graduate for a BSc Honours degree in Psychology and at the University of Sheffield for a PhD. In 1970 David went to New Zealand to work at the University of Otago. He also was invited to carry out research as Visiting Professor at the Department of Neurosurgery at Hamamatsu School of Medicine, at Kyushu University in Japan and at the Universities of Oregon and Washington in the US. In 1986 David returned to the UK as Head of the School of Psychology at Middlesex Polytechnic and, from 1990 as Head of the Department of Psychology at City, University of London, UK. In addition to six previous editions of this book, David Marks has published 25 other books including: The Psychology of the Psychic (1980, 2000), Theories of Image Formation (1986), Imagery: Current Developments (1990), The Quit For Life Programme: An Easier Way to Stop Smoking and Not Start Again (1993), Improving the Health of the Nation (1996), Dealing with Dementia: Recent European Research (2000), The Health Psychology Reader (2002), Research Methods for Clinical and Health Psychology (2004), Overcoming Your Smoking Habit (2005), Obesity: Comfort vs. Discontent (2016), Stop Smoking Now (2017), A General Theory of Behaviour (2018) and Psychology and the Paranormal: Exploring Anomalous Experience (2020). David is a founding member of the International Society of Critical Health Psychology and Founder Editor of the Journal of Health Psychology and Health Psychology Open. Retired from teaching and journal editing, he writes, does bird watching, cat watching and photography, and follows the exploits of four grandchildren.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Reset Equilibrium Function Chapter 2: Homeostasis, Balance, Stability Chapter 3: Entrainment, Rhythm, Synchrony Chapter 4: Learning, Striving, Inhibiting Chapter 5: Consciousness, Imaging, Acting Chapter 6: Constructing Niches, Making Friends, Falling In Love Chapter 7: Emoting, Regulating, Self-control Chapter 8: Addiction, Drinking, Surfing the Internet Chapter 9: Sleeping, Insomnia, Work-Life Balance Chapter 10: Resilience, Happiness, Intervention

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NPB9781526446923
9781526446923
1526446928
A General Theory of Behaviour by David F. Marks
New
Hardback
SAGE Publications Ltd
2018-10-03
144
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