Summary:
The book critically examines the popularity and impact of various psychological concepts and interventions that have gained mainstream attention, such as power posing and grit. It delves into how these ideas, despite being based on shaky scientific evidence, have been oversold to the public as solutions to complex social and personal issues.
Key points:
1. Priming Research Limits: Singal criticizes the reliance on weak priming studies in psychology, which claim to offer simple solutions to complex issues but often fail to replicate.
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