Tag: theory building

April 3, 2026 / Mohammed looti

NORMAL SCIENCE

The Conceptual Framework of Normal Science The term Normal Science was originally conceptualized by the philosopher of science Thomas Kuhn in his seminal 1962 work, The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. Kuhn sought to differentiate the majority of scientific endeavors from the rare, earth-shattering discoveries that typically dominate history books. In his view, normal science represents […]

November 6, 2025 / Mohammed looti

MENTAL MODEL

The concept of the Mental Model serves as a fundamental explanatory mechanism within cognitive psychology, defining the internal representations that individuals construct to understand and interact with the external world. These models are not merely abstract linguistic descriptions or formal logical rules; rather, they are often quasi-perceptual or graphical representations that map the relationships between […]