The Dissenter

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

Feb 6, 2025
Michael Axelrod, Director of the Human Development Center and a Professor of Psychology, dives into the world of school psychology and its vulnerabilities to pseudoscience. He discusses the misconceptions around child behaviors and critiques outdated practices like zero-tolerance policies. Axelrod highlights the complexities of IQ tests and challenges the effectiveness of programs like DARE. Emphasizing the importance of evidence-based approaches, he advocates for reforms to better support at-risk students and improve educational methodologies.
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