Published Apr 5, 2021

Social Psychology Won't Save Us

Jesse Singal, author of 'The Quick Fix,' delves into the rise and fall of various social psychology concepts, debunking popular notions like power posing, the self-esteem movement, and grit, while also critiquing the application of positive psychology and resilience programs in the military.

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Debunking Fad Psychology

Rethinking Grit

Self Esteem Misconceptions

Unproven School Interventions

Self Esteem Movement

Treating PTSD

Advancing Psychology

Fad Psychology Critique

Positive Psychology Evolution

Military Resilience Program

Resilience Program Insights

The TED Effect

Empowering Critical Thinking

Self Esteem Research

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Power Posing

Self Esteem Movement

Positive Psychology

Military Interventions

Grit

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Social Psychology Won't Save Us

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Power PosingJesse Singal, author of 'The Quick Fix,' discusses the rise and fall of social psychology's influence in modern culture. He examines the allure and flaws of popular psychological concepts like power posing and their impact on society.

Power Posing

Self Esteem MovementJesse Singal examines the rise and fall of the self-esteem movement, highlighting its flawed premises and the eventual backlash against its claims. He discusses how this movement shaped societal beliefs and educational practices, despite lacking robust scientific support.

Self Esteem Movement

Positive PsychologyJesse Singal critiques the rise of positive psychology and its influence on institutions, questioning its efficacy and the evidence supporting it. He discusses the military's adoption of these principles and the broader implications for organizational settings.

Positive Psychology

Military InterventionsJesse Singal critiques the military's resilience programs, particularly those adapted from the Penn Resilience Program, and discusses the challenges in treating PTSD among soldiers.

Military Interventions

GritJesse Singal explores the concept of grit, popularized by Angela Duckworth, and its perceived importance in achieving success. He critiques the scalability and novelty of grit, comparing it to established personality traits like conscientiousness.

Grit

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