Why Do Self HelpBooks Drive

Scientists Crazy?

#1:

Make Outlandish Claims(with no supporting evidence)

#2:

Depend on Testimonials

and Anecdotes

#3:Claim that:

“Everything Happens for a Reason”

#4:

Solutions are Too Simplistic

#5:

Claims are Not Falsifiable

#6:

Book Contains No References

Or Citations

#7:

Claims Are Not Measurable

#8:

Potential to Blame The Victim

#9:

Appeal to Authority

#10:

Ordinary Advice

Wrapped in Flowery Language

#11:

“Snake Oil” Appearance

#12:

Mis-Represent Psychology

#13:

Over-Emphasize the Role

Of Your Thoughts

#14:

Claim that Positive Thinking

Alone Can Cure Serious Mental Illness

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