a scientific look at self help books
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How can you tell if a self help book is any good? This audio narrated presentation shows you how to use your critical thinking skills to evaluate self help books.
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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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