Is Psychology Making Real Progress? Five Tests for Scientific Advancement

Watch a thought-provoking 50-minute lecture from the Santa Fe Institute where experimental psychologist Adam Mastroianni challenges fundamental assumptions about the field of psychology. Explore five critical tests designed to evaluate the progress and direction of psychological research, discovering that while psychology passes one test, it fails four others. Delve into Mastroianni's argument that psychology remains in an adolescent phase due to the absence of a unifying paradigm, and learn about potential pathways forward that involve embracing unconventional perspectives. Gain insights into the current state of psychological science and its potential future trajectory through this candid examination of the field's methodological and theoretical foundations.