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Michael Axelrod
Director of the Human Development Center and Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. Editor of "Investigating School Psychology: Pseudoscience, Fringe Science, and Controversies."
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Feb 6, 2025
• 1h 15min
#1055 Michael Axelrod - Pseudoscience, Fringe Science, and Controversies in School Psychology
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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 He discusses the misconceptions around child behaviors and critiques outdated practices like zero-tolerance policies.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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