[EDIT: Video of lecture now at: http://thesciencebit.net/2015/03/08/the-point-of-psychology-and-how-it-gets-missed-directors-cut/]
Slides from keynote lecture by Professor Brian Hughes at the Psychological Society of Ireland Early Graduate Group national conference, 28 February 2015
[EDIT: Video of lecture now at: http://thesciencebit.net/2015/03/08/the-point-of-psychology-and-how-it-gets-missed-directors-cut/]
Slides from keynote lecture by Professor Brian Hughes at the Psychological Society of Ireland Early Graduate Group national conference, 28 February 2015
Psychology, Science, and Pseudoscience: Class #20 (Mystic, Postmod, Econ)Brian Hughes
In short: Popularity of pseudoscience may also result from a need for mysticism, the lobbying of postmodernists, or economic (cost-benefit) considerations.
Psychology, Science, and Pseudoscience: Class #11 (CAM: Homeopathy)Brian Hughes
In short: Complementary and alternative therapies have in common (a) biological implausibility and (b) therapeutic inefficacy. Our first example is homeopathy
Psychology, Science, and Pseudoscience: Class #12 (CAM cont.)Brian Hughes
In short: Like homeopathy complementary/alternative therapies such as acupuncture and chiropractic lack plausibility and efficacy, despite claims to the contrary. Placebo and other psychological effects of treatments may explain their popularity.
Psychology, Science, and Pseudoscience: Class #10 (Psych: Phil of Sci)Brian Hughes
In short: The real question is: 'How good a science can psychology be?' Psychology meets the various philosophical assumptions of science. This brings us to our case-studies. The first set is from the fringes of psychology, and relates to complementary and alternative therapies.
Psychology, Science, and Pseudoscience: Class #09 (Psych as Science)Brian Hughes
In short: When considering whether parts of psychology are pseudoscientific, it is worth remembering that psychology as a whole conforms to scientific assumptions much better than many other fields commonly considered (without dispute) to be 'sciences'.
Psychology, Science, and Pseudoscience: Class #01 (Introduction)Brian Hughes
In short: These presentations comprise 'Psychology, Science, & Pseudoscience', my 2011/12 class for undergrads at the National University of Ireland, Galway. The first message is: science isn't always what it seems
Psychology, Science, and Pseudoscience: Class #19 (Popularity of Pseudosci)Brian Hughes
In short: While people can find reasoning difficult, we still need to account for their gravitation toward pseudoscience. This might be due to factors such as a fear of negative change or of technology.
Psychology, Science, and Pseudoscience: Class #15 (Tend-and-Befriend)Brian Hughes
In short: Continuing the case-study on 'Biological Reductionism and Gender', we look at the claims and criticisms associated with the 'tend-and-befriend' theory of stress.
Psychology, Science, and Pseudoscience: Class #14 (Biology and Gender)Brian Hughes
In short: We now move on to our second set of case-studies: namely, psychology-related pseudoscience from the mainstream (as opposed to from the fringes). The first case-study is 'Biological Reductionism and Gender'
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
Phyto-Pharmacological Screening, New Strategies for evaluating
Natural Products, In vitro evaluation techniques for Antioxidants, Antimicrobial and Anticancer drugs. In vivo evaluation techniques
for Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcer, Anticancer, Wound healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Cardio protective, Diuretics and
Antifertility, Toxicity studies as per OECD guidelines
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxJheel Barad
This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
3. Kinship loyalty A building is burning.
(Pinker, 2002) You can run through
the left door and save
a number of children
who are all unrelated
to you, or you can run
through the right
door and save
your own child…
4. Julie and Mark are brother and sister…One night they are
staying alone in a cabin…They decide that it would be
interesting and fun if they tried making love…Julie was
already taking birth control pills, but Mark uses a condom
too, just to be safe. They both enjoy making love, but they
decide not to do it again. They keep that night as a special
secret, which makes them feel even closer to each other…
Based on Haidt (2001)
Picture: http://l0stshadow.deviantart.com/
5. Definition of ‘value’
(Rokeach, 1973)
An “enduring belief that a
specific mode of conduct or
end state of existence is
personally or socially
preferable to an opposite or
converse mode of conduct or
end state of existence”
6. • Stable over time
(not transient)
• Criteria for evaluations
(not evaluations themselves)
• Hierarchically ordered
• May be shared at societal level
• Exist within typologies
(e.g., terminal vs. instrumental)
7.
8. Aristotelianism Utilitarianism
Deontology
‘Golden mean’ of Maximising utility
perfection/virtue (or minimising
Categorical imperative: ‘negative utility’)
‘…will that it should
become a universal law’
9. Left-wing Right-wing
Redistribution of Private property
resources
Social justice Capitalism
Liberalism Conservatism
Big Government Small government
10. Left-wing Right-wing
Favours individual Favours adherence to
freedom of thought decisions of a central
and action ruling regime
11. Libertarian Authoritarian
Anarchists Capitalists
Communists Conservatives
Progressives Fascists
Social liberals Monarchists
Social democrats Nationalists
Socialists Reactionaries
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80
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30 NY Times
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20 Wash Post
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Shanahan & Good (2000). Public Understanding of Science, 9, 285-295.
31. Taylor’s “tend-and-befriend” position
Taylor et al. (2000), Taylor (2002)
• Taylor’s concern:
– Most fight-or-flight research conducted on males
– But, genders had different evolutionary
experiences
32. Taylor’s “tend-and-befriend” position
Taylor et al. (2000), Taylor (2002)
• Gayle Pitman (2003)
– Misogynistic, reflects societal sexism, reinforces
“harmful and inaccurate gender stereotypes”
36. “Peer-reviewed journals, positivist epistemology, and
quantitative methods work...to reduce women’s
participation in psychology.” (p. 96)
“*In addressing discrimination against women] the
new Qualitative Methods in Psychology Section should
also provide an important forum…” (p. 96)
The Psychologist
(2006)
On behalf of the British
Psychological Society’s
Standing Committee for
the Promotion of Equal
Opportunities