English | September 24, 2020 | ISBN: 9798685151827, ASIN: B08JVV9WZD, B08KGGS896 | EPUB | 340 Pages | 0.5 MB
“Most psychopaths are violent”
“Antidepressants are generally effective”
“Dreams possess hidden meaning”
You likely believe each of those popular claims. Yet, research shows that each one is, in fact, false. Whether you’re a psychology student, therapy patient, or reader of popular psychology books, you have come across several harmful myths or lies that were unknowingly spread to you by psychologists. This fascinating and engaging book busts many popular myths and includes answers to the following questions:
-Can hypnosis make someone do something against their will, such as commit murder?
-What do UFO abduction stories have in common?
-Are there definitive indicators someone is lying?
-Is there a narcissism epidemic?
-Why are psychiatric drugs no more effective than the ones that were available in the 1960’s?
-How can some people undergo painful shoulder surgery without any pain medication or drugs?
-Why does stimulant medication tend to be brightly colored?
-Does placebo poison ivy actually leave a rash?
-Which U.S. presidents are most psychopathic?
-Does anyone truly harbor more than one personality?
-What is likely the most effective weight loss treatment?
-Do placebos work even when the patient knows they’re placebos?
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