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.

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Information

Publisher

Routledge

Year

2022

ISBN

9781000814460

Edition

Topic

Psychology

Subtopic

History & Theory in Psychology

Index

Psychology

Cover
Half Title
Series Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Contents
Introduction to the Investigating Psychology Pseudoscience Series
List of Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgments
1 Examining Claims in Pop Psychology
2 Phrenology and Neuroscience
3 Extrasensory Perception, Psychokinesis, and Sensation
4 Dream Interpretation and Consciousness
5 Superstition and Learning
6 Alien Encounters and Memory
7 Learning Styles and Cognition
8 Brain Training and Intelligence
9 Psychosexual Stages and Development
10 Horoscopes and Emotion
11 Spectrophilia and Sexuality
12 Alternative Medicine and Health
13 Selling Flimflam and Social Influences
14 Projective Tests and Personality
15 Demonic Possession and Disorders
16 Energy Psychology and Therapy
Postscript: How to Resist False Claims
Index