Tipsters, I was just browsing a book about science and it listed
progress in different areas of science such as astronomy, biochemistry,
molecular biology, nuclear physics, information sciences. Of course,
psychology was not mentioned. I wondered what could be listed as
psychology's contribution to knowledge in the last hundred (that is, most of
our history) years? We lack any unified framework, but we have made
advances I suppose--more on the natural science end such as neuro, physio,
s&p? I drew a blank except for the impact of cognitive-behavioral
therapies, when it came to advances that involved contributions to the
public good. I don't personally see anything but silliness in the "giving
psychology away" idea (except for the therapies mentioned). So I thought
I'd ask tipsters for ideas: What has been the progress, or where the
advances in psychological science during the last 100 years? Is the
contribution/popularity of cognitive-behavioral therapy solely based on
scientific knowledge? I am sure we can think of something more
constructive than parapsychology, the new "positive psychology,"
psychoanalysis, etc.? Regards and happy holidays, Gary Peterson
Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Psychology
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI 48710
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
1-517-790-4491
