Psychobabble: 50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology

If you're unsure of your answer when taking a test, it's best to stick with your initial hunch. Darn! I wonder how many questions I got wrong over the years because I believed that. 60 studies have consistently shown that students are more likely to change a wrong ... The polygraph can detect lies. * Low self-esteem is a major cause of psychological problems * Only deeply depressed people commit suicide. * Abstinence is the only realistic treatment goal for alcoholics. ...