132 - Jonathan Shedler: Freud, Psychoanalysis, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
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The Dodo Bird Verdict in Psychology Research
Research consistently shows that various therapies in psychology are equally effective, a concept known as the Dodo Bird Verdict. This widely replicated finding indicates that current research methods cannot demonstrate differences in the outcomes of different legitimate therapies. The term 'evidence-based' does not align with the scientific evidence, as studies find no distinct superiority among therapies like psychodynamic therapy despite numerous randomized control trials conducted over 20 years.
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