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Uljana Feest, "Operationism in Psychology: An Epistemology of Exploration" (U Chicago Press, 2025)

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Exploring Operationism and Its Challenges in Psychological Science

This chapter explores the concept of operationism in psychology, tracing its historical development through key figures like Tolman, Hull, and Stevens. It critically examines the current state of psychological science amidst the replication crisis, questioning the success of efforts to elevate folk psychology to a scientific discipline.

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