Is it really just a pseudoscience? Personally I believe that some aspects of it are very "unscientific" However, I wouldn't completely discredit everything about the field.
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Psychology is indeed an actual science. Not a natural science (like biology or physics), persay, but still a science. What it is the study of the mind and human behaviors -- the word itself means "study of the mind".
Unscientific in what ways? You must realize that science is not something that is hard and fast and is something that is always changing based on what people find out, right? Psychology is studying people's minds and behaviors. Something that can be very erratic. It can come up with generalizations as to why people act/think a certain way, but as every person is different there will always be things that fall outside of what is the general consensus.
If you've studied anything about psychology you'll see how theories developed long ago are often changed or discarded entirely when new research comes into light, and that new theories are created all the time -- same as with natural sciences (or what is traditionally thought to be a science).
As for what Tom Cruise thinks about psychology.....the man doesn't know shit. Anyone who's taken as much as a high school psych course should know this.
And before you ask what my opinion matters or what knowledge I have of the subject, I am a psych major, and am studying to be a psychologist.
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Wait does Cruise hate psychiatry or psychology?
He knows nothing about either.
For the record: There is such a thing as chemical imbalance in the body.
Psychiatry and Psychology are basically the same thing, they both require study in the field of psychology, the main difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist is that a psychiatrist has a medical degree and a psychologist has a doctorate of philosophy or psychology (PhD or PsyD). Psychiatrists deal more with the medical aspect of the field and can prescribe meds.
And yes, indeed there are such things as chemical imbalances, and they're responsible for the majority of mental conditions (everything from depression to schizophrenia).
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doesnt change the fact that he made a complete ass out of himself, and filmakers might look to others when casting for lead role in predicted cashbusters flicks
It falls under the loose definition of science, which is essentially the study of "natural phenomena." I could categorize many types of belief systems as sciences using this definition.
Keep in mind that Astrology, Graphology, Phrenolgy, and many other fields of study claim themselves to be sciences using this definition as well.
Broad generalizations and techniques that don't rely on the scientific method. Like most forms of psychoanalysis, hypnosis, and other psychotherapies.
In addition to this it has been found that active placebos given to many having "chemical imbalances", are just as effective as the standard medications given to them to treat such imbalances.
A bit innaccurate. Theories are never completely discarded. The initial hypothesis behind a theory may change, however, the fundamentals which make up a theory usually remain the same.
The conclusion is generally the fundemental element still thought to exist, however, a different hypothesis is produced that gives a better explination as to why it exists.
Personally I think the whole scientology theology is kookoo, but the man did raise some valid points. Many automatically assume that everything they learn from science class or read from a science book to be the "absolute truth", which is a very dogmatic/close minded POV.
Attempting to get a degree in a particular field of study doesn't automatically equate your opinion as being valid.
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Last edited by whobdamandog on Aug 19th, 2005 at 09:16 AM
It means you've studied the topic much more then most people, which means you will thus know more about the topic then most people, which means that you're opinion is generally going to be more valid then those who haven't spent the same amount of time/dedication learning a particular field - I.E. Tom Cruise - I.E. Dumbass hypocrite.
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