Key Concepts: Dual + Process Theories and the Tripartite Theory of Mind

There is an interesting chapter (which I link to here) by Stanovich on the "tripartite" mind that got me thinking about research, as well as being human. Stanovich distinguishes, first, the Autonomous Set of Systems (TASS) which includes all automated parallel/associative processing. This is the set of systems that creates a "primary" representation of reality. … Continue reading Key Concepts: Dual + Process Theories and the Tripartite Theory of Mind

Research Methods: Purposes

I tackle socially-relevant questions and compare different methodological approaches to answering them. My specialities are social psychology (M.A. University of Chicago, M.A. University of British Columbia), communication (Ph.D. The Ohio Stat University), and cultural anthropology (BA with honors Darmouth College). The first three required specialization in quantitative research, emphasizing rigorous statistical training and the use … Continue reading Research Methods: Purposes