50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology: Shattering Widespread Misconceptions about Human Behavior by Scott Lilienfeld, Steven Lynn, John Ruscio, and Barry Beyerstein.
Do most people in their 40’s to early 50’s experience a midlife crisis? Do psychiatric admissions go up during a full moon? Can playing Mozart to infants boost their intelligence? Do most people only use 10% of their brain power? Is low self-esteem a major cause of psychological problems?
From Oprah and Dr. Oz to the nightly news, we are constantly exposed to psychological concepts on a daily basis. While some of this information is factual and can be useful, a great deal of what we believe to be true is actually myth and misconception. Professors Lilienfeld, Lynn, and Ruscio have taken on the task of “Mythbusting” in the field of Psychomythology. This is a refreshing and fun look at many of the concepts that have been accepted as fact by our popular culture. It is refreshing to find a scientific, evidence-based approach to psychological ideas in a time that has become so dominated by subjective experience. This books reviews 50 of the most popular psychological myths and explores both the facts and misconceptions surrounding each of these topics. This book is sure to spur interesting conversations at your next cocktail party or social gathering. Prepare to join the ranks of the Mythbusters as you will soon be equipped to set the record straight.
This sounds like a fun psych book! I love this kind of book, that explores our beliefs and challenges the ideas that we just take for granted because someone once told us that they were true (like that 10% of your brain idea). Can’t wait to check it out!
Absolutely love this kind of book. Will add to my iPad ASAP.
This looks very interesting. Thanks!