Psychology - Book search

[stormbind]

Howdy,

This is probably going to sound strange, because I don't know what I'm talking about!

Being of a science background, I can describe easilly the interaction between objects... to complement this, I'm seeking good coverage on the subject of interaction between people and objects... with the aim of being able to articulate scenarios in one setting, through examples in the other.

Doesn't that sound strikingly odd?

If you can recommend a suitable book (or similar), that doesn't require prior reading into psychology, I would be extremely grateful

Cheers!

 

[newfangle]

I can recommend a plethora of Self-esteen based psychobooks, but that's all.

 

[eyrei]

I could probably help you if I knew what you were asking for. The interaction between people and objects? Like a child's love for a particular toy, or a child's development of object permanence?

 

[Birdjaguar]

Perhaps you mean metaphor? Using metaphor can be a powerful tool to illustrate one point with another context. An associate of mine was working for the state and was given distribution responsibility for $10MM to be used in digital media in NM. When the announcement was made public, he was hounded by supplicants with "good ideas" for spending the money. Wherever he went, he felt like he was "chumming the waters".

 

[stormbind]

I could probably help you if I knew what you were asking for. The interaction between people and objects? Like a child's love for a particular toy, or a child's development of object permanence?

"Childs love for a toy" sounds promising, but the information I seek is not strictly limited to affection, or the perspectives of children.

The other thing you mentioned regards cognitive ability?

 

[Birdjaguar]

What are you going to do with this new knowledge you get?

 

[Perfection]

simple, go to collegeboard.com go to AP Central look for the reccomended textbook for psych and buy it used off amazon. That's how I got my econ stuff.

 

[eyrei]

"Childs love for a toy" sounds promising, but the information I seek is not strictly limited to affection, or the perspectives of children.

The other thing you mentioned regards cognitive ability?

Well, if you are looking for metaphors, Freud or Jung would be your best bet, and very interesting reading at that.

Object permanence is one of the first steps in cognitive development, yes. It refers to the child's ability to recognize the existence of objects that are not immediately perceived. Before this, an object simply ceases to exist in the child's mind if you hide it from view. This is also relates to the extreme separation anxiety very young children express when their mother leaves the room.

Hehe...thats the first time I have used that degree in such a concrete fashion in awhile.

 

[stratego]

Are you asking about attachment theories? Or object relations (how a person sees him/herself with respect to all that's around him/her).

Maybe you can find a book that does require a psychology background, and if there's anything you don't understand just post it, and I'll try my best to answer it.

 

[stormbind]

I'm not seeking to reuse known metaphores. I'm seeking an understanding of why people perceive things the way they do ... or how they perceive the purpose of objects. Does that make sense?

You make Object Permanence sound interesting. Can (some) people experience that with only specific objects?

 

[eyrei]

I'm not seeking to reuse known metaphores. I'm seeking an understanding of why people perceive things the way they do ... or how they perceive the purpose of objects. Does that make sense?

You make Object Permanence sound interesting. Can (some) people experience that with only specific objects?

Hehe...it is an interesting idea. Probably why it is one of the only things I remember from my developmental psychology courses.

At any rate, if someone had problems with object permanence, that would be considered a disorder, I believe. Some people may experience discomfort when being separated from an object, which could mean that something went mildly wrong during that stage of development, but it could also mean other things. Keep in mind that this is something that happens during the first year of a person's life, if I recall correctly, and failure to make that step would probably cause extreme psychosis...

If you want an understanding of why people perceive things the way they do, you are wanting a book on cognitive psychology, which is one of the more difficult parts of the discipline. A textbook would probably be the best place to get a general understanding of that.

 

[stratego]

I'm not seeking to reuse known metaphores. I'm seeking an understanding of why people perceive things the way they do ... or how they perceive the purpose of objects. Does that make sense?

You mean like the saying "One man's trash is another man's treasure"?

 

[stormbind]

Thanks eyrei

 

[stormbind]

You mean like the saying "One man's trash is another man's treasure"?

No... but, as a weak example.. how one person might see a functional writing instrument, and another sees artistic design in that same pen, and someone else sees it as a device for inflicting injury. In each case, it's a wanten pen, but for reasons that other two are unlikely to appreciate.

 

[eyrei]

No... but, as a weak example.. how one person might see a functional writing instrument, and another sees artistic design in that same pen, and someone else sees it as a device for inflicting injury. In each case, it's a wanten pen, but for reasons that other two are unlikely to appreciate.

That is more in the realm of personality theory, and I'll again recommend Carl Jung. "Psychological Types" is pretty accessible to those who don't have an extensive background in psychology, but it still takes a great deal of effort to completely understand the ideas presented. It is a worthwhile read, however. Now, if you want some REALLY interesting reading, pick up Jung's "Psychology and Alchemy".

 

[Birdjaguar]

No... but, as a weak example.. how one person might see a functional writing instrument, and another sees artistic design in that same pen, and someone else sees it as a device for inflicting injury. In each case, it's a wanten pen, but for reasons that other two are unlikely to appreciate.

It's getting very close to creativity and how creative people see the world.