I’d generalize that to something like X which is wrong at least twice over
Then don’t.
I point is more that if you only have theory and no empiric evidence, then it’s likely that you are wrong. That doesn’t mean that having a bit of empiric evidence automatically means that you are right.
I also would put more emphasis on having empiric feedback loops than at scientific publications. Publications are just one way of feedback. There a lot to be learned about psychology by really paying attention on other people with whom you interact.
If I interact with a person who has a phobia of spider and solve the issue and afterwards put a spider on his arm and the person doesn’t freak out, I have my empiric feedback. I don’t need a paper to tell me that the person doesn’t have a phobia anymore.
I point is more that if you only have theory and no empiric evidence, then it’s likely that you are wrong. That doesn’t mean that having a bit of empiric evidence automatically means that you are right.
Yes, I agree. To clarify, I was neither condoning the belief in my bullet point, nor accusing you of believing it. I just wanted to tip my hat to you for inspiring my example with yours.
Then don’t.
I point is more that if you only have theory and no empiric evidence, then it’s likely that you are wrong. That doesn’t mean that having a bit of empiric evidence automatically means that you are right.
I also would put more emphasis on having empiric feedback loops than at scientific publications. Publications are just one way of feedback. There a lot to be learned about psychology by really paying attention on other people with whom you interact.
If I interact with a person who has a phobia of spider and solve the issue and afterwards put a spider on his arm and the person doesn’t freak out, I have my empiric feedback. I don’t need a paper to tell me that the person doesn’t have a phobia anymore.
Yes, I agree. To clarify, I was neither condoning the belief in my bullet point, nor accusing you of believing it. I just wanted to tip my hat to you for inspiring my example with yours.
Ah, okay.