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- The Pursuit of Happiness. It’s right there in our Declaration of Independence. The pursuit of happiness—a phrase penned by the Founding Fathers in the Declaration of Independence—has served as a primary ambition for many Americans in the nation’s history, especially during the past century.
- The Land of the Free. Americans’ libertarian streak and resistance against an overly powerful government can, of course, be traced back to the nation’s very beginnings.
- The Promise of Tomorrow. “You’re always a day away,” Annie sang in “Tomorrow” from the titular Broadway show, a reminder that Americans have consistently had a deep faith in the possibilities of the future.
- The American Dream. Rather than just a powerful philosophy or ideology, the American Dream—“a vision of a better, deeper, richer life for every individual, regardless of the position in society which he or she may occupy by the accident of birth,” as James Truslow Adams defined the phrase in his 1931 book, The Epic of America—is thoroughly woven into the fabric of everyday life.
- We Only Use 10 Percent, Or Less, of Our Brain. You may have heard that we only use 10 percent of our brain. There have been science fiction stories, songs, and news articles about this idea, but the claim itself is not true.
- OCD is the Same as Being Organized. People who are very organized are often said to suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD. However, they may not suffer from OCD at all and people who suffer from OCD may not be very organized or neat.
- Bipolar Disorder Always Causes Mood Swings. Mood swings are a common symptom with bipolar disorder, but they are actually not a component of the official diagnosis for bipolar disorder.
- Psychology is Easy. There is a misunderstanding that psychology is easy. This is especially common on college campuses. However, when people begin to take psychology courses, they will likely find out that it is not as easy as they thought.
Mar 1, 2010 · In our new book, 50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology: Shattering Widespread Misconceptions about Human Nature (Wiley-Blackwell, 2010), we bust 50 widespread myths of popular psychology, along ...
- Psychology Classes Can Be Tough
- Psychology Isn't Just Common Sense
- You May Need More Than A Bachelor's Degree
- Psychologists Don't Just Get Paid to Listen
- Psychology Is A Real Science
Many students may realize this as they struggle through their general psychology courses. Why do some people mistakenly believe that psychology is simple and easy? One reason might be because many tend to assume that since they have so much personal experience with human behavior, they will naturally be experts on the subject. Obviously, no one wou...
After hearing about the latest psychological research, people may tend to have an "Of course!" type of response. But what seems like common sense isn't necessarily the case. Pick up any book outlining some of the most famous experiments in the history of psychology and what you will quickly realize is that much of this research refutes what was bel...
In order to become a practicing therapist, you will need at least a master's degree in a field such as psychology, counseling, social work, or advanced psychiatric nursing. There are many opportunities to work in the field of mental health at the bachelor's level, but these positions tend to be considered entry-level. You cannot open your own priva...
Certainly, some psychologists are very well compensated for their work. But the notion that they are just passively sitting back, doodling on a yellow notepad while their clients ramble on could not be further from the truth. Traditional talk therapy is only one technique that a therapist might use, and it's certainly not a passive process. Through...
Some may think that psychology is not a real science. First, let's examine exactly what science is and is not. Some key characteristics of a science: 1. Allows for hypothesis testing 2. Findings allow researchers to predict future occurrences 3. Objective 4. Researchers control and manipulate variables 5. Results can be replicated 6. Uses empirical...
Scott O. Lilienfeldis a Professor of Psychology at Emory University in Atlanta. Author of over 200 journal articles, chapters, and books, he is a recipient of the 1998 David Shakow Early Career Award for Distinguished Contributions to Clinical Psychology from Division 12 (Society for Clinical Psychology) of the American Psychological Associ-
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Mar 4, 2022 · Our sample identified a similar, but slightly higher percentage of the myths than those recognized by Furnham and Hughes’ sample. Myth acceptance was high among both introductory- and senior-level psychology students, but seniors believed significantly fewer myths, and the number of psychology courses taken was negatively related to false beliefs in the full sample.
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Our book is the first to survey the full landscape of modern popular psychology, and to place common psychological misconceptions under the microscope of scientific evidence. By doing so, we hope to both dispel prevalent but false beliefs and arm readers with accurate knowledge that they can use to make better real-world decisions. Our tone is informal, engaging, and at times irreverent. We've ...
