How to Think Straight About Psychology by Keith E. Stanovich

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Many people are familiar with the topic of psychology. It is often in the spotlight nowadays. Psychology-related content is everywhere on the Internet, including courses, videos, books, and articles. All of them discuss one public concern after another, and we all turn to psychology to find answers in our seemingly meaningless lives.

But, are we dealing with real psychology, or pseudoscience under the guise of psychology? What kind of research does it take to come to a credible conclusion? If the results of psychological research don't sound reliable, or are even at odds with our own intuition, experience, and the traditional wisdom we’ve gained in our everyday lives, should we trust them?

How to Think Straight About Psychology can help you answer these questions.