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Philosophy
Viva Behavioral Science

Timothy D. Wilson Ph.D. on June 1, 2012

Gary Gutting, a professor of philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, questioned the value of the social sciences, in a piece on the Opinionator blog of the New York Times ("How Reliable are the Social Sciences?"). He has been criticized, and rightly so, for his broadsided attack on entire disciplines.

Gary Gutting, a professor of philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, questioned the value of the social sciences, in a piece on the Opinionator blog of the New York Times ("How Reliable are the Social Sciences?"). He has been criticized, and rightly so, for his broadsided attack on entire disciplines.

Career
Scared Crooked

Timothy D. Wilson Ph.D. on March 28, 2012

Not only is the Scared Straight program ineffective, it may increase criminal behavior.

Not only is the Scared Straight program ineffective, it may increase criminal behavior.

Health
Affirm Yourself

Timothy D. Wilson Ph.D. on March 2, 2012

A self-affirmation exercise involves writing about an area of your life that you particularly value. Research shows that this simple exercise can have beneficial effects, particularly when people are dealing with threats in their lives.

A self-affirmation exercise involves writing about an area of your life that you particularly value. Research shows that this simple exercise can have beneficial effects, particularly when people are dealing with threats in their lives.

Career
Testing, Testing

Timothy D. Wilson Ph.D. on September 6, 2011

Empirical tests of the effectiveness of psychological interventions have long been undervalued by policy makers. Too often, programs are put into place (e.g., to prevent drug use or improve parenting) that are ineffective. Meanwhile, psychological science is discovering approaches that really do work.

Empirical tests of the effectiveness of psychological interventions have long been undervalued by policy makers. Too often, programs are put into place (e.g., to prevent drug use or improve parenting) that are ineffective. Meanwhile, psychological science is discovering approaches that really do work.

Career
How Can We Help When Johnny Can’t Read?

Timothy D. Wilson Ph.D. on August 5, 2011

What is the best way to help children who have problems with reading comprehension? There are dozens of reading programs out there and you would think we would know the answer to this question by now.

What is the best way to help children who have problems with reading comprehension? There are dozens of reading programs out there and you would think we would know the answer to this question by now.