Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Creative Speculation

Showing Original Post only (View all)

Backseat Driver

(4,671 posts)
Sun May 7, 2023, 12:36 PM May 2023

Are psychology and psychiatry real sciences? [View all]

or only predictive pseudo-sciences? Yeah, yeah...testing, testing, testing and scientific methodologies on the "whole" body and minds of the human species versus goal motivation reward of those we call "expert" or perhaps many that give experientially "expert testimony?" as indesputable fact?

Are those we call sociopaths, psychopaths, and the criminally insane just "naturals," experts in determining how others' minds choose their "free will"? What roles do trauma and abuse play versus metabolic/physiologic chemical and physic-al structure(s) of genetics?

Is the phrase "who could imagine?" not unlike "If you can imagine it, just do it" not just write it down, receive a stipend, a grant, or a contract for remuneration/emolument?

8 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Latest Discussions»Retired Forums»Creative Speculation»Are psychology and psychi...»Reply #0