Breaking the Status Quo: A Third Vision on the Relations of Numeric System and Psychological Measurement

This chapter examines the correlation between the prevailing numerical system and the assessment of psychological variables in contemporary psychology. As a science, psychology primarily relies on analysing data generated by a linear numerical system. However, such an approach presents limitations as it is challenging to accurately interpret dynamic and multilinear processes using a single linear system. Using linear numbers in a non-linear system can lead to unpredictable outcomes, and comparing linear variables with other linear variables can result in oversimplifications and a multitude of generalised conclusions. This chapter proposes an alternative perspective and a potential solution to address this problem.