2006-08-06 08:13:05 · 17 answers · asked by Heather 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
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I believe the psychologists are milking the medical system. There are too many weak people who believe they need help. In reality, they could either help themselves, or allow family members to help them.
2006-08-09 20:01:36 · answer #1 · answered by Calvin of China, PhD 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, when was the last time any psychologist said something publicly? I remember one in the flower power era at a rally telling American kids to tune in, drop out and something. That caused some problems with kids dropping put of school and college and taking drugs. That was back in the 60's or 70's. In the make love not war days! lol
But most psychologists I see on TV are American psychologists over here in England trying to sell some new idea.
2006-08-06 08:27:37 · answer #2 · answered by Mike10613 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Given that psychologists study attention, that's a good pun!
blueice_1820: Psychology follows the scientific method and therefore is a science. The examples you give are from psychiatry as psychologists cannot define mental illness. All the disorders in the mental health checklists are determined by committees of psychiatrists.
2006-08-06 10:40:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously you haven't been to a psychologist lately the question should be " do you think psychologists really pay attention to the people?" lol:-)
2006-08-06 08:29:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some who need them pay no attention - that is a problem.
It probably goes by the individual psychologist and the individual being counseled. Some people seem to go overboard - others take it in stride. It's a personal thing.
2006-08-06 08:23:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't pay attention to psychologists, i say that the bestt psychologist to you is yourself, you already know all of the answers and if there are any answers you don't know you can find out on Yahoo! answers!
2006-08-06 08:17:06 · answer #6 · answered by Elite117 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who needs a psychologist/psychiatrist to drive yourself to the edge and back again, do a damn fine job of that without any interference whatsoever.
Now a mechanic to fix the brakes once in a while is a different story altogether. lol
2006-08-06 08:47:59 · answer #7 · answered by Paul Dalby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Psychology has done far more harm than good to society. Psychology is not science. It is a philosophy. I love to study the mind and peoples behavior, but it seems that psychology has just given everyone excuses for bad behavior. You're not a drunk. You're suffering from alcoholism. You're not a rebelious child. You're suffering from oppositional defiant disorder. How are we supposed to truly help people if they are being fed all these lies that they are not really in control of their behavior? We blame bad behavior on social, biological, and anything else other than self. The only way to help people is by helping them realize that they are not bound by a disorder or bad childhood or a medical condition. All psychological obstacles can be surpassed. We do not need excuses. We need to realize that we are in full control of our actions.
2006-08-06 17:32:24 · answer #8 · answered by blueice_1820 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you wont think like that heather, if you ever have a breakdown, your are downright ill, life looses all its purpose and these people psychologist, psychiatrist and all the ancillaries mean oh so very much to you, you do a good job ladies and gentlemen, many people owe their life to you, when they get back on their feet again
2006-08-06 08:29:32 · answer #9 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uhmmm,.... Do you think homely guys pay too much attention to Hot Raunchy Nubile Young Strippers (of the female variety) ?
Oh, I don't think so.
2006-08-06 08:19:44 · answer #10 · answered by somber_pieces 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋