Michael Basseches

Toward a Socially Responsible Psychology for a Global Era

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Meetings: A Swampy Terrain for Adult Development

This article introduces a model of “modes” of experience as a tool for making sense of some of the complexity in meetings. Although derived from theories of adult development, the mode model presented here assumes that individuals are more internally diverse than they may appear through the lenses of some stage theories. The article includes vignettes of meetings in various organizational contexts to illustrate the dynamic nature of modes, and it suggests that an individuals psychological development may be fruitfully viewed in terms of both an evolving repertoire of modes, and a growing capacity to exercise judgment about when to shift and when to stay in a mode. Seen in the light of a mode model, meetings bring nearly continuous opportunities to foster collective creativity and constructive risk-taking. Constructive approaches to using modes are described, as well as risks, such as that of attempting to pigeonhole individuals. The concept of modes is best used as a “background” way of thinking and relating with the ultimate aim of fostering conditions that support organizational and individual development over the long term.

Tracking and understanding phase progression in Lisa's case

This study adds a phase-by-phase perspective to the well-known, and thoroughly analysed on a moment-by-moment basis, case of Lisa. The aim is to see whether this phase-by-phase analysis adds anything valuable to the understanding of the processes of change in this case and the therapeutic processes in general. In this good-outcome case study, a team of raters integrated the temporal sequencing phase component of the Paradigmatic Complementarity Metamodel (PCM) with a moment-by-moment tracking method-the Developmental Analysis of Psychotherapy Process Method (DAPP)-to analyse what occurred along the process that could explain the phase transitions and consolidations observed and how the therapist facilitated them. We illustrate and explain the therapeutic progression with therapeutic interactions from the dyad. The results suggest that Lisa evolved in accordance with the sequence of phases proposed by the PCM until phase 4 (out of 7). However, only phase 2 gains show evidence of structural consolidation. The sequence of phases proposed by the PCM seems to represent a natural progression for patients throughout the therapeutic process, and the consideration of a phase-by-phase map in analysing and thinking of therapeutic cases may be a valuable tool regarding clinical decision making.

Practices of Psychological Inquiry: The Global Challenge

The preceding chapter challenged the guiding assumptions and values underpinning the major practices of Western psychology. If such practices are potentially inimical to dealing with global challenges, what alternatives are invited? Here we turn attention to practices of inquiry. In a globally responsible psychology, how are we to conceptualize the practice of research? As we find, this question cannot be treated separately from assumptions concerning the nature of knowledge. As we propose, to realize the potentials of a value-based progressivism, we must replace an outworn positivism with a social epistemology. In what follows, we explore this epistemological transition, and outline major forms of inquiry thus favored.

Analysing phase progression in Susan's case

This study adds a phase-by-phase perspective to the case of Susan, with the aim of better understanding the processes of change in this therapeutic case. A team of 3 raters integrated the sequential phases of the Paradigmatic Complementarity Metamodel with a moment-by-moment tracking method-the Developmental Analysis of Psychotherapy Process method-to analyse this therapeutic process and clarify what happened throughout that may explain phase gains and how the therapist facilitated them. The results suggest that Susan evolved in accordance with the sequence of phases proposed by the Paradigmatic Complementarity Metamodel. We illustrate and explain this with therapeutic interactions representative of Susans development within the evolving therapeutic process. This case study is the third of a series intended to contribute towards the optimization of clinical decisions in therapeutic processes by identifying markers of phase progression and assessing the value of the therapeutic interventions offered.

Processes in the Development of Individual and Collective Consciousness and the Role of Religious and Spiritual Communities

This closing chapter explores a framework that recognizes the role of dialectical thinking, “a movement of the head”, and motivational community processes “a movement of the heart”, as an essential dynamic for the collective movement forward. It explores the potential for purposeful dialogical engagement between social scientists and diverse spiritual and philosophical communities toward global integrative solutions.

Transforming a Limited Social Function into a Viable Global Action Agenda

This chapter subjects to a careful examination the unspoken assumptions that underly psychology as a science and a profession, and the systemic socio-economic forces that keep them in place. We then focus on the shift in value orientation needed to make psychology socially responsible to a global era.