First published 2009
You've heard them a thousand times: opposites attract, we only use 10% of our brains, handwriting reveals personality. But are these claims actually true? In "50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology," psychologist Scott O. Lilienfeld unmasks the shaky science behind these alluring myths, revealing the surprising facts that lurk beneath. Packed with eye-opening insights and essential critical thinking skills, this myth-busting adventure will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about the human mind.
Genres: science, psychology, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: eye-opening, informative, thought-provoking
Tropes: myth-busting
354 pages · Hardcover · Wiley-Blackwell