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What is pseudopsychology?
Pseudo psychology can be thought of as unsupported information or even superstition, which is passed off as being scientific fact. One of the best examples of pseudo psychology can be found in self-help books. While these books promise many ways that a person can make their lives better, lose weight or any number of things, rarely are they ever supported by any kind of fact or real proven information. Of course, these books are sold in the millions, and people turn to their advice almost everyday, although the actual amount of help that these books offer is minimal, and sometimes they can do more harm than good.Pseudopsychology is, after all, 'fake' psychology by definition. Calling something pseudopsychology only indicates that the material does not adhere to the standards of psychology as a formal scientific, academic or practice-based discipline. We are all familiar with people or materials in various media that make use of 'psycho-babble' to sell products, philosophies or improvement regimens. These materials do sell, though, even if to a small degree because people have a sense of the possible, and many people do gain insight and possibly some real help by using them.On the other hand, consumers must always be wary, especially when these materials give advice that could have important consequences. There is an example from the news several years ago of a popular sex therapist putting birth control information in a book that, if followed, would give the opposite outcome than that suggested in the book. I believe a lawsuit was brought against the author when things backfired for a reader. When questioned about it, the author (not an MD) said that anyone using these methods should of course consult an expert. Funny... It seems that is what people thought they were doing when they bought the book...
What is 1 example of a technique?
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What is an example of contagious behavior?
Yawning is an example of contagious behavior.
What are the example of psychology and chemistry?
what is the the example of the relationship between psychology and chemistry
What is His anger is a gale force an example of?
"His anger is a gale force" is an example of a simile, as it compares his anger to the intensity and power of a strong wind.
What are the factors of pseudopsychology and Bernum Effect?
motivational and conginative factors
Is the pseudopsychology which suggests personality traits are revealed by the shape of skull and bumps on the head?
Phrenology
What is the antonym for example?
There is no antonym for example, you can't have no example. Therefore there is no antonym for example.
What is a domain structure?
its a structure dude, for example there is no example and you have to find that example out to know the example. did you get it yo
What are the example of external database?
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The United States is an example of?
The United States is an example of a superpower state. It is also an example of a democracy, an example of a mixed economy and an example of a federal State.
Which one of these is an example?
which of these is an example
An example of three states of matter?
Example of a solid: ice Example of a liquid: water Example of a gas: steam
What is an example of os?
Windows XP is an example of an OS. Windows Vista is an example of an OS. Windows 7 is an example of an OS. Mac OS X is an example of an OS.
What is an example of example of document property?
A keyword is an example, and that's all I got...
What is an example of implied advertisement?
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Fall is a example of what homonym?
"Fall" is an example of a homonym because it has multiple meanings. It can refer to the season of autumn as well as the act of descending or dropping to the ground.
