Lewin’s

Topological and
Vector Theory

Reported by:

Arvin Granado
Who is Kurt Lewin?

– (1890-1947)
– emphasized the study of behavior
– formulated solely on the basis of
statistical averages
– explains the individual behavior on
the basis of life-space
Aims of Lewin’s Field Theory

– that psychological laws need not be

formulated solely on the basis of
statistical averages.
–  He asserted that the behavior of an
individual is always geared toward some
goal or objective that matters most in
the performance of behavior
Content of Lewin’s Field Theory

– idiographic psychology in which

the focus is on the individual
– as opposed to nomothetic
psychology
– where the emphasis is on
Statistical average
Lewin describes his viewpoint in
the following formula
– B=F(pe)
– B represents behavior
– F is a function
– P is the person
– E is the total environment
situation.
Lewin`s Theory of Learning
Lewin describes his viewpoint in
the following formula
– Learning is a change in cognitive
structure
– Learning is a change in motivation
– Learning is acquisition of skills
– Learning is a change in group
belonging
Concepts used in Lewin’s field
theory are as follows
– Topology (Connectedness, Connectedness)
– Vector
– Life-Space
– The Person in Life-Space
– Valence (Two Positive Valence, A
Simultaneous Positive and Negative
Valence, Two Negative Valence)
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– Distance and Direction

– Behavior
– Barrier
– Goal
– Tension
– Cognitive Structure