Investigating Pop Psychology: Pseudoscience, Fringe Science, and Controversies (1) (Investigating Psychology Pseudoscience)

By: Richard Wiseman

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Synopsis: Investigating Pop Psychology provides the basic tools required to make evidence-informed decisions and thoughtfully distinguish science from pseudoscience through the application of scientific skepticism. Psychologists conduct scientific investigations into a lot of strange things including alien encounters, horoscopes, dream interpretation, superstition, and extrasensory perception (ESP). Through a digestible, open-minded format combined with relevant and topical case studies such as energy psychology, demonic possession, and horoscopes, this book offers an engaging read which encourages students to think critically about the information they are exposed to during their academic careers and beyond. By taking a fresh look into investigations regarding pseudoscience and fringe science in pop psychology, it celebrates the science of psychology while also providing warnings about the problem of pseudoscience in pop psychology. Providing tips on how to consider evidence regarding the strength of claims in pop psychology, Investigating Pop Psychology is an ideal resource for undergraduate introductory psychology students and for students studying science and pseudoscience.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 176 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781000814460
Related ISBNs:: 9781000814361, 9780367620684, 9780367609948, 9781003107798
Publisher:: Taylor & Francis
Date of Addition:: 04/07/25
Copyrighted By:: selection and editorial matter, Stephen Hupp and Richard Wiseman
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Psychology
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Stephen Hupp
Edited by:: Richard Wiseman