Psychology and pseudopsychology

Authors
Citation
J. Hoskovec, Psychology and pseudopsychology, STUD PSYCHO, 41(4), 1999, pp. 261-268
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology
Journal title
STUDIA PSYCHOLOGICA
ISSN journal
00393320 → ACNP
Volume
41
Issue
4
Year of publication
1999
Pages
261 - 268
Database
ISI
SICI code
0039-3320(1999)41:4<261:PAP>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
The study presents a definition of pseudopsychology based on Popper's appro ach of falsification possibility as the criteria of psychological knowledge . Examples are given from the history of Czech and Slovak psychology, which justifiably criticized pseudopsychology. The skeptical approach to pseudop sychology should be used over and over again. At the same time, openness to ward research of phenomena which have yet to be adequately clarified should be maintained.