Pseudo Psychologies
Melody Ortiz
August 11, 2011
P.Schmitt
KGA 1
KGA 1
Pseudo psychology
Topic
The topic that I will be researching is pseudo phycology. This is also known as false psychology. These false psychologies include palmistry, astrology, numerology as well as graphology. You can find most of these things in newspapers, magazines, or on your cell phone. Astrology is one of the main ones that interest me, so I thought that it would be a good idea to look at all the pseudo psychologies as a whole and dig a little deeper and have a better understanding of it. The reason that people should know about it is that these are false and not meant to be used for realistic intentions.
Working Thesis
Pseudo psychologies are known as false psychologies, however there is a large portion of the population that believe in them and what is behind the theory, meaning and what they represent.
Outline
I. Introduction- Pseudo psychologies are known as false psychologies, however there is a large portion of the population that believe in them and what is behind the theory, meaning and what is they represent. a. Thesis Statement: Pseudo psychologies are known as false psychologies, however there is a large portion of the population that believe in them and what is behind the theory, meaning and what is they represent b. Key Points: i. Define pseudo psychology ii. Palmistry iii. Astrology iv. Graphology v. ESP vi. Self help books/ seminars II. Body- c. History of pseudo psychology vii. What is pseudo psychology viii. Distinguish the difference between psychology and pseudo psychology ix. All the different types of pseudo psychologies
b.Palmistry
i. History of palmistry ii. Who can do it x. What makes it a pseudo psychology
c.Astrology
i. History of astrology ii. The zodiac signs iii. Where you can find information xi. Why is this considered
August 11, 2011
P.Schmitt
KGA 1
KGA 1
Pseudo psychology
Topic
The topic that I will be researching is pseudo phycology. This is also known as false psychology. These false psychologies include palmistry, astrology, numerology as well as graphology. You can find most of these things in newspapers, magazines, or on your cell phone. Astrology is one of the main ones that interest me, so I thought that it would be a good idea to look at all the pseudo psychologies as a whole and dig a little deeper and have a better understanding of it. The reason that people should know about it is that these are false and not meant to be used for realistic intentions.
Working Thesis
Pseudo psychologies are known as false psychologies, however there is a large portion of the population that believe in them and what is behind the theory, meaning and what they represent.
Outline
I. Introduction- Pseudo psychologies are known as false psychologies, however there is a large portion of the population that believe in them and what is behind the theory, meaning and what is they represent. a. Thesis Statement: Pseudo psychologies are known as false psychologies, however there is a large portion of the population that believe in them and what is behind the theory, meaning and what is they represent b. Key Points: i. Define pseudo psychology ii. Palmistry iii. Astrology iv. Graphology v. ESP vi. Self help books/ seminars II. Body- c. History of pseudo psychology vii. What is pseudo psychology viii. Distinguish the difference between psychology and pseudo psychology ix. All the different types of pseudo psychologies
b.Palmistry
i. History of palmistry ii. Who can do it x. What makes it a pseudo psychology
c.Astrology
i. History of astrology ii. The zodiac signs iii. Where you can find information xi. Why is this considered
Bibliography: Austin, J. P. (2008). ESP, Psycohokinesis, and psychics. New York: Chelsea House Publishing . A book on what all of the above are as well as how to identify them and utilize these abilities. Brodeur, L. L. (2007). The Complete Idiot 's Guide to Astrology. New York: Alpha a Penguin Group. Chapman, G. (1995). The Five Love Languages. Chicago: Northfiield Publishing. Fenton, S. (2005). Simply Palmistry. New York: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. Psedopsychology. (2005, 02 14). Retrieved 08 17, 2011, from Skeptic News: http://www.skepticnews.com/pseudopsychology/ A blog in regards to a person 's personal opinion on why pseudo psycologies are fallacies.