The looping effects of psychological theories: From anomaly to opportunity
Published online on October 23, 2025
Abstract
Theory & Psychology, Volume 36, Issue 3, Page 278-299, June 2026.
Looping effects were introduced by philosopher Ian Hacking to refer to the two-way interactive relationship between scientific classifications and the people classified. This article extends the concept beyond classification to consider how psychological ...
Looping effects were introduced by philosopher Ian Hacking to refer to the two-way interactive relationship between scientific classifications and the people classified. This article extends the concept beyond classification to consider how psychological ...