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Investigating Pop Psychology : Pseudoscience, Fringe Science, and Controversies by Stephen Hupp; Richard Wiseman is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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__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.

Who reads Investigating Pop Psychology : Pseudoscience, Fringe Science, and Controversies?

Author

Stephen Hupp; Richard Wiseman

Publisher

Routledge, Chapman & Hall, Incorporated

Published

2022

Language

EN

ISBN

9781000814361

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Psychology, Science, Medical