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scientific-skepticism-in-therapy
The application of critical thinking and empirical evidence to evaluate therapeutic claims and prevent harm from unproven psychological theories.
1 chapter across 1 book
Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark (1995)Carl Sagan
CHAPTER 9 Therapy
Chapter 9, titled 'Therapy,' primarily addresses the controversies and challenges surrounding recovered memories, particularly in cases of alleged child sexual abuse and ritualistic abuse. It references various studies, reports, and books that critique the reliability of repressed memories and highlight the potential for false memories to be implanted or suggested during therapy. The chapter underscores the importance of scientific skepticism and critical evaluation in therapeutic contexts to avoid harm caused by unsubstantiated claims.