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SCOUT· 33%33m·2026-05-06·Science
SCOUT· 33%33m·2026-05-06·ScienceDebunking psychology myths and misconceptions, with Erin Smith, PhD
Speaking of Psychology
From the idea that we only use 10% of our brains to the belief that each of us has an optimal learning style that helps us learn best, many popular “facts” about human behavior aren’t actually true. Yet they persist, even among students who have studied psychology. Erin Smith, PhD, explores why misconceptions about…
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