The Society for Descriptive Psychology

The world makes sense, and so do people.      -Peter G. Ossorio, Ph.D.

Presidential Address: Descriptive Psychology in Everyday Life

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Presenter David Bender, Ph.D.
Date September 29, 2023
Abstract: Given that Descriptive Psychology provides access to all the facts and possible facts concerning persons and their behavior, ordinary daily living and the challenges people face, therefore, can be brought into the light of understanding. This presentation will make use of DP methodology, one heuristic, and a number of principles and slogans to demonstrate the utility of Descriptive Psychology in accomplishing an assortment of tasks in daily living. A new, yet an old, paradigm case of sexual behavior will be presented. Spiritual direction will be illuminated, and finally an approach to assisting the poor will be explained.
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