La Pseudociencia y la Psicología .Siguiendo a Scott Lilienfeld
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2022-04-06
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[ES] El presente estudio es una revisión de las principales y últimas publicaciones e investigaciones de Scott O. Lilienfeld, muy preocupado en la última etapa de su vida con los peligros actuales que acechan a la Psicología como ciencia
La utilización en terapia de métodos sin evidencia científica (EMDR, tratamientos relacionados con equinos…), la proliferación y divulgación de mitos y creencias en afirmaciones sin fundamento, bajo el aparente paraguas de la ciencia de la conducta que han penetrado en grandes capas de la población, incluida la universitaria, son las principales preocupaciones de Lilienfeld.
Las aportaciones de programas y recursos útiles para la formación de futuros psicólogos en el estudio del método científico y en la detección de pseudociencia ocupan otra importante producción del autor.
Por último, destacamos la contribución, junto a otros autores, de diversos test y herramientas de medida validadas para la detección de errores psicológicos en la población en general y en la universitaria en particular.
[EN] This study is a review of the main and latest publications and research by Scott O. Lilienfeld, who was very concerned in the last stage of his life with the current dangers that haunt Psychology as a science. The use in therapy of methods without any scientific evidence — EMDR , equine-related treatments—, the proliferation and dissemination of myths and beliefs in unsubstantiated claims —under the apparent umbrella of behavioral science— which are widely spread among the population, including university, are Lilienfeld's main concerns. The contributions of programs and useful resources for the training of future psychologists in the study of the scientific method and in the detection of pseudoscience were also key elements of the author's production. Finally, we highlight the contribution, along with other authors, of various tests and validated measurement tools for the detection of psychological errors in the general population and particularly in the university community.
[EN] This study is a review of the main and latest publications and research by Scott O. Lilienfeld, who was very concerned in the last stage of his life with the current dangers that haunt Psychology as a science. The use in therapy of methods without any scientific evidence — EMDR , equine-related treatments—, the proliferation and dissemination of myths and beliefs in unsubstantiated claims —under the apparent umbrella of behavioral science— which are widely spread among the population, including university, are Lilienfeld's main concerns. The contributions of programs and useful resources for the training of future psychologists in the study of the scientific method and in the detection of pseudoscience were also key elements of the author's production. Finally, we highlight the contribution, along with other authors, of various tests and validated measurement tools for the detection of psychological errors in the general population and particularly in the university community.