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[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by piercehawkeye45

Theories in psychology are there to explain why we act like we do, it doesn't change the premises of the area they are testing it on. There is usually no contradiction between experience or traditions and the explanation. Because of that, it is more of a take it or leave it scenario but these things are very helpful because to do give an idea on how the conciousness works.

Originally Posted by Clodfobble

"Theory" in general science is different from "theory" in psychology. There are many contradictory theories in psychology; not in empirical sciences like biology or physics.

I agree. People shop around for a psychologist that subscribes to a school (theory)they are comfortable with. They probably don't know the therapist's theory but test the comfort level. Not saying it doesn't help them just not all psychologists would.

I subscribe to the Dr Phil school... he comes on, the TV goes off.

[piercehawkeye45]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

I agree. People shop around for a psychologist that subscribes to a school (theory)they are comfortable with. They probably don't know the therapist's theory but test the comfort level. Not saying it doesn't help them just not all psychologists would.

Of course, with our current knowledge of our brain, cognitive development would be put in a category more closely to philosophy than actual science. Until we can unlock the inner working of our brains, which may be never, we will never find out the truth about our brain but can only rely on observations and manipulative testing. Both can lead to results being very accurate or misleading and it is almost impossible to distinguish the two due to unknown variables.

Then with cognitive development, there is also the fact that everyone is different and we do not know exactly what is genetically or environmentally manipulative.