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#1055 Michael Axelrod - Pseudoscience, Fringe Science, and Controversies in School Psychology

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Confronting Pseudoscience in School Psychology

This chapter addresses the persistent prevalence of pseudoscientific practices in school psychology, highlighting misconceptions around children's behaviors, such as interpretations of drawings and common childhood issues. It critiques historical methods like open classrooms and the self-esteem movement while emphasizing the need for evidence-based approaches in education. Through research findings, it advocates for a critical reevaluation of established practices to ensure effective and scientifically valid methodologies in teaching.

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