Eysenck’s goal for the study of human intelligence was to make it more scientific. Eysenck’s approach to human intelligence was “objective, quantitative, analytical and biological” while at this time period the study of intelligence was merely “a branch of applied psychometric technology” (Jensen 89). Eysenck’s approach to intelligence was scientifically based, and with that Eysenck explained intelligence like concepts in physical science; for example, like mass “they only ‘exist’ as concepts, and derive their meaning solely from the theory of which they are part and parcel” (Jensen 91). This means that Eysenck believed that intelligence was only a concept based off of a well analyzed theory. Likewise another major contribution to intelligence
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Many of Eysenck’s contributions to the field of behavioral therapy come in the shape of theories, attitudes and values. Eysenck believed that many phobias and mental disorders were caused by past conditioning; likewise Eysenck believed that biology also played a large part in determining who developed these issues. Continuing Eysenck tried to tie in that certain personality types are more likely to develop mental disorders and phobias, like that of biology and genetics. Continuing Eysenck had a theory that suggested that “accounts for persistent maladaptive behaviours and emotional disturbances that stem from traumatic antecedents” (Lazarus 249). This proved that for certain causes of mental disorder past experiences that inflicted high levels of stress were to blame for the development of the disorder, for example PTSD. Likewise, Eysenck argued that psychotherapy could lead to negative outcomes for the subject, for some conditions could be negatively affected by treatment, and poor applications of techniques, and for this time this concept was hard to grasp. Although in current times this concept must be taken into consideration for almost all therapy cases. Eysenck was also ahead of his time by suggesting a future for behavioral therapy in …show more content…
This like Eysenck’s views on IQ led one to question his views on minorities, for some of Eysenck’s theories imply racism and now others imply discrimination. Although homosexuality was a new concept in the 1980’s for it was the first time homosexuality was discussed by the populous, likewise with the belief that HIV/Aids was a “gay’s disease” many people at the time were not fond of it for it went against traditional marriage. In recent years the LGBTQ has taken much action in order to legalize same sex marriage and to stop discrimination from the masses; however Eysenck’s view makes homosexuality seem more like a disease that can be eradicated rather than something you are born with. If Eysenck were to suggest this theory in the year 2014 he would receive countless words of hate, however in the year 1982, homosexuality was a new concept to the public and with this Eysenck tried to prove a way to solve this issue even though it was never an issue that needed to be solved; rather a lifestyle people had to accept into
Many of Eysenck’s contributions to the field of behavioral therapy come in the shape of theories, attitudes and values. Eysenck believed that many phobias and mental disorders were caused by past conditioning; likewise Eysenck believed that biology also played a large part in determining who developed these issues. Continuing Eysenck tried to tie in that certain personality types are more likely to develop mental disorders and phobias, like that of biology and genetics. Continuing Eysenck had a theory that suggested that “accounts for persistent maladaptive behaviours and emotional disturbances that stem from traumatic antecedents” (Lazarus 249). This proved that for certain causes of mental disorder past experiences that inflicted high levels of stress were to blame for the development of the disorder, for example PTSD. Likewise, Eysenck argued that psychotherapy could lead to negative outcomes for the subject, for some conditions could be negatively affected by treatment, and poor applications of techniques, and for this time this concept was hard to grasp. Although in current times this concept must be taken into consideration for almost all therapy cases. Eysenck was also ahead of his time by suggesting a future for behavioral therapy in …show more content…
This like Eysenck’s views on IQ led one to question his views on minorities, for some of Eysenck’s theories imply racism and now others imply discrimination. Although homosexuality was a new concept in the 1980’s for it was the first time homosexuality was discussed by the populous, likewise with the belief that HIV/Aids was a “gay’s disease” many people at the time were not fond of it for it went against traditional marriage. In recent years the LGBTQ has taken much action in order to legalize same sex marriage and to stop discrimination from the masses; however Eysenck’s view makes homosexuality seem more like a disease that can be eradicated rather than something you are born with. If Eysenck were to suggest this theory in the year 2014 he would receive countless words of hate, however in the year 1982, homosexuality was a new concept to the public and with this Eysenck tried to prove a way to solve this issue even though it was never an issue that needed to be solved; rather a lifestyle people had to accept into