The Bogus Science.

Anderson, C. C.

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ERIC Number: EJ255329

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1981

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The Bogus Science.

Anderson, C. C.

Canadian Journal of Education, v6 n4 p8-22 1981

Discusses three sorts of psychological science: Science 1, a natural science with conditional (causal) laws; Science 2, with probabilistic laws; and Science 3, a "human science" trying to capture the complexity of human experience and behavior. Argues that Science 2 and Science 3 should be treated as belief systems which people may find useful for their various purposes. (Author)

Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Developmental Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Human Relations, Influences, Institutional Role, Personality Theories, Social Psychology

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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