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What is pseudopsychology?
What is pseudopsychology?
- A method of psychological evaluation
- Any false & unscientific systems of beliefs and practices that is offered as an explanation of behavior (correct)
- A valid psychological theory
- Scientific study of the mind
What is superstition?
What is superstition?
Unfounded belief held without evidence in spite of falsifying evidence
What does phrenology claim?
What does phrenology claim?
Personality traits are revealed by the shape of the skull
What does palmistry involve?
What does palmistry involve?
What does astrology suggest about personality traits?
What does astrology suggest about personality traits?
What is uncritical acceptance?
What is uncritical acceptance?
What is confirmation bias?
What is confirmation bias?
What is the Barnum effect?
What is the Barnum effect?
Study Notes
Pseudopsychology Overview
- Pseudopsychology refers to false, unscientific belief systems that aim to explain human behavior without reliable evidence.
Concepts in Pseudopsychology
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Superstition: Beliefs held without evidence, often maintained even when contradicting evidence exists.
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Phrenology: Developed by Franz Gall, this theory suggests that an individual's personality traits can be inferred from the shape of their skull.
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Palmistry: A discredited practice claiming that the lines on a person's palm can reveal their personality characteristics and predict future events.
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Astrology: The belief that the positions of stars and planets at the time of birth influence personality traits and behavior.
Psychological Biases
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Uncritical Acceptance: The inclination to believe claims simply because they seem plausible or appealing.
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Confirmation Bias: The tendency to favor information that supports existing beliefs while disregarding contradictory evidence.
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Barnum Effect: The phenomenon where vague and general statements about personality are perceived as highly accurate by individuals.
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Test your knowledge with these flashcards on pseudopsychology concepts. This quiz covers various unscientific beliefs and practices, including definitions of superstitions, phrenology, and palmistry. Enhance your understanding of these intriguing topics related to false psychological theories.
