50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology

50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology: Shattering Widespread Misconceptions about Human Behavior 

Popular myths are used as a vehicle for helping readers distinguish science from pseudoscience. The book explores common misconceptions in psychology, such as “people use only 10% of their brains” and “opposites attract,” providing scientific explanations to debunk these myths. It also offers a “mythbusting kit” for evaluating psychological claims in everyday life.

Book Details:



• Authors: Scott O. Lilienfeld, Steven Jay Lynn, John Ruscio, Barry L. Beyerstein
• ISBN: 978-1405131124
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication Date: October 12, 2009
• Number of Pages: 422
• Format: eBook