The revolutionary approach presented in ”Self-expansion” not only complies with the principal scientific results, but... More > also integrates what is remarkable in psychology. It explains everyday phenomena, such as love, sex, aggression, altruism, and problem-solving, in an easy to understand way.

The simplicity and ease of application of the model bely its roots in systems theory. The whole model complies with key findings in evolutionary biology.

Although its main purpose is to integrate psychology, ”Self-expansion” can be used as a self-help book. The powerful theory described in the book explains in a rational way notions such as hell, heaven, or enlightenment, and guides you on how to live your life in order to reach happiness. < Less

The author examines how systems connect, and the effects these connections have upon the successful adaptation of systems.... More > His conclusions are explained using general concepts (such as, input, output, or operation), validated by theory, and are appli-cable to concrete systems. From these, it is principally the specifics of human thinking and behavior that have been examined in detail. The main point of this model is its new approach to, and new slant on, modern academic research. Yet the conclusions of the model do not contradict current trends in modern psychology, but rather are in harmony with other cultural systems beyond the scope of science (such as religion, art, common sense). < Less

In this volume, I will attempt to provide insight on the theme of connection through three perspectives, namely, system... More > theory, psychology, and practice. These three all revolve around the same concept: what happens, from the perspective of an entity, when that entity connects to another entity?

Adaptivity, an aspect that represents an absolute positive value of its own accord from the perspective of the entity, is the key principle, in the light of which I will be examining the effects of the systems’ connections.

By using system theory terminology, the first chapter discusses how two systems can connect. Also, some new notions are introduced to help understand how connections impact upon systems. The conclusions accepted in the first chapter will then in the second chapter, be framed in terms of the person, as a system, and its sub-systems, namely, cognitive schemata. The impact of the connections of these cognitive schemata on the human psyche will then be presented in a simplified model. < Less

The book is intended for those who feel that the science of psychology needs a concept that integrates the current thinking... More > schools.

The author, a European psychologist active in HR consulting, has developed a thinking frame, a paradigm, that is independent of current research schools, but which integrates in a simple model existing results and theories of psychology.

The book contains formal and visual descriptions of the suggested model, as well as independent articles that use this model in everyday life, dealing with phenomena including problem solving, altruism, aggression, sex, and religion.

Although elements of this concept are already known, to enable a better understanding of this new perspective on human beings, the book contains many illustrations and easy-to-understand examples. In this way the book can reach every person who is interested in social sciences and who would like to improve their understanding of our selves, as well as psychologists and scientists in this field. < Less

The revolutionary approach presented in ”Self-expansion” not only complies with the principal scientific results, but... More > also integrates what is remarkable in psychology. It explains everyday phenomena, such as love, sex, aggression, altruism, and problem-solving, in an easy to understand way.

The simplicity and ease of application of the model bely its roots in systems theory. The whole model complies with key findings in evolutionary biology.

Although its main purpose is to integrate psychology, ”Self-expansion” can be used as a self-help book. The powerful theory described in the book explains in a rational way notions such as hell, heaven, or enlightenment, and guides you on how to live your life in order to reach happiness. < Less

The author examines how systems connect, and the effects these connections have upon the successful adaptation of systems.... More > His conclusions are explained using general concepts (such as, input, output, or operation), validated by theory, and are appli-cable to concrete systems. From these, it is principally the specifics of human thinking and behavior that have been examined in detail. The main point of this model is its new approach to, and new slant on, modern academic research. Yet the conclusions of the model do not contradict current trends in modern psychology, but rather are in harmony with other cultural systems beyond the scope of science (such as religion, art, common sense). < Less

In this volume, I will attempt to provide insight on the theme of connection through three perspectives, namely, system... More > theory, psychology, and practice. These three all revolve around the same concept: what happens, from the perspective of an entity, when that entity connects to another entity?

Adaptivity, an aspect that represents an absolute positive value of its own accord from the perspective of the entity, is the key principle, in the light of which I will be examining the effects of the systems’ connections.

By using system theory terminology, the first chapter discusses how two systems can connect. Also, some new notions are introduced to help understand how connections impact upon systems. The conclusions accepted in the first chapter will then in the second chapter, be framed in terms of the person, as a system, and its sub-systems, namely, cognitive schemata. The impact of the connections of these cognitive schemata on the human psyche will then be presented in a simplified model. < Less

The book is intended for those who feel that the science of psychology needs a concept that integrates the current thinking... More > schools.

The author, a European psychologist active in HR consulting, has developed a thinking frame, a paradigm, that is independent of current research schools, but which integrates in a simple model existing results and theories of psychology.

The book contains formal and visual descriptions of the suggested model, as well as independent articles that use this model in everyday life, dealing with phenomena including problem solving, altruism, aggression, sex, and religion.

Although elements of this concept are already known, to enable a better understanding of this new perspective on human beings, the book contains many illustrations and easy-to-understand examples. In this way the book can reach every person who is interested in social sciences and who would like to improve their understanding of our selves, as well as psychologists and scientists in this field. < Less