| Psypraxis is a term I developed to express the confluence of psychological theory and practice. This site is a short-term project to provide a base of information for all interested parties. Currently Psypraxis is a gateway to links regarding the social and cultural context of personality formation. The various sites represent an interdisciplinary approach drawn from the fields of human development, psychoanalytic and psychodynamic theory, critical theory, anthropology and sociology. The constructive-developmental perspective of Robert Kagan succinctly communicates the theme of this site. It is based on the view that; � A person is as much an activity as an organism � People construct their realities; we are meaning-making creatures � People evolve through periods of stability and change � People have two great passions that exist in life long tension to be included to be independent The goal is to reach a deeper understanding of the opportunities and constraints that surround a changing individual in a changing world. Ricardo E. Gonsalves, Ed.D. About the author: I currently serve on the faculty of the California Graduate Institute of Professional Psychology where I am developing the Psychocultural Studies Program. I obtained my doctorate at Harvard University in the discipline of Human Development and Psychology. This is an area of inquiry that focuses upon the dynamic nature of development across the life-span. My interest is upon on how our social and cultural environments shape our identity and how we perceive the world. I may be reached via [email protected]. |
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