Critical Thinking about Psychology: Hidden Assumptions and Plausible Alternatives

by Brent D. Slife, Frank C Richardson, Jeffrey S Reber

Book Overview

In Critical Thinking About Psychology: Hidden Assumptions and Plausible Alternatives contributors examine the unquestioned givens of psychology and suggest other ways of looking at them. Psychologists are taught early in their careers to use their research findings to examine common myths and debunk false beliefs. Yet, in spite of this emphasis on critical analysis, psychologists do not typically subject psychology itself to such evaluation...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1591471877
• ISBN13: 9781591471875
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA)
• Length: 295 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.2" x 10.4"