personal construct theory

n. The theory of George A. Kelly in which the individual is presented as an intuitive scientist who is constantly formulating and testing hypotheses whose basis forms the personal constructs which govern behavior and the individual's understanding of the world. Constructs are used by the individual to anticipate events and to formulate plans of action for the anticipated events. Personal construct therapy in which a person changes her/his behavior by changing her/his ideas or understanding of some parts of the world was derived from this theory.