The hosts discuss how journalists often spread misleading information in psychology by relying on press releases from prestigious institutions without thoroughly evaluating the research. They argue for skepticism, critical thinking, and being informed, while acknowledging the flaws in psychology research and the efforts being made to improve it.
Have you ever tried a self-help book? Did it… well, help?
On All in the Mind this week, why self-help sometimes falls short ... and the problem with pop psychology more generally.