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> But it can explain and predict within bounds of certainty. Can you provide an example of a prediction that can accurately be made with psychology? > Only so
by luffapi 5y ago
> But it can explain and predict within bounds of certainty.
Can you provide an example of a prediction that can accurately be made with psychology?
> Only somebody who didn’t understand psychology would say it produces no reproducible results.
I’m well versed enough with psychology. I even remember when people took the DSMIV seriously!
- mistermann 5y ago> Can you provide an example of a prediction that can accurately be made with psychology? In any given internet discussion on a non-deterministic topic, there will be at least one person (usually several) who speaks as if they are omniscient (have the ability to accurately read minds, predict the future, know comprehensive reality, etc).
- mistermann 5y agoCircle the wagons.
- disgruntledphd2 5y ago> I’m well versed enough with psychology. I even remember when people took the DSMIV seriously! That's the manual of psychiatry (which is a very, very different thing) right? DSM's only interaction with the field of psychology is for insurance purposes for therapists who are also psychologists. I mean, I read it when I was doing a psychology undergrad, but it definitely wasn't something that was required. FWIW, I think that you may not be defining psychology the same way as many of the commentators here.