Ad Hoc Categories: How Your Mind Creates Order on the Fly
Definition and Conceptual Basis of the Ad Hoc Category The concept of the ad hoc category refers to a classification structure that is spontaneously generated by the cognitive system to satisfy a particular, immediate qualification, criterion, or goal. Unlike stable, taxonomic categories—such as birds or tools, which are learned, entrenched, and frequently utilized—ad hoc categories […]
Simulated Family: Mastering Systemic Role-Play Dynamics
The Simulated Family Technique in Systemic Therapy Defining the Simulated Family Technique The Simulated Family is a highly specialized and structured form of role-play utilized extensively within clinical, educational, and supervisory settings, particularly those focused on systemic therapy and family counseling. It involves the enactment of hypothetical or carefully constructed family interactions by trained actors, […]