The Lack of Transparency in Psychology and Mental Health
Indirect reinforcements
presenting trivial advice as "state of the art" mental health advice - and then nothing more!
PFA is an example
its usually a joke!
Related Misconceptions
lack of transparency in psychology is NOT inevitable
it is created
Knowing is NOT Change
Rationalization Trap/Bias
the role of media
many examples of helplessness or bogus approaches in mainstream media
most probably not intended
like so many terrible examples for resuscitation in movies
has effects that can be called social engineering
Transparency of what?
methods
what is available
expectations
what is possible