Ideological and political bias in psychology : nature, scope, and solutions / editors, Craig L. Frisby, Richard E. Redding, William T. O’Donohue and Scott O. Lilienfeld.
Frisby, Craig L., editor.; Redding, Richard E., editor.; O'Donohue, William T., editor.; Lilienfeld, Scott O., 1960- editor.
2023
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Title Ideological and political bias in psychology : nature, scope, and solutions / editors, Craig L. Frisby, Richard E. Redding, William T. O’Donohue and Scott O. Lilienfeld.
ISBN 9783031291487 (electronic bk.)
3031291484 (electronic bk.)
9783031291470
3031291476
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-29148-7
Published Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2023.
Language English
Description 1 online resource.
Other Standard Identifiers 10.1007/978-3-031-29148-7 doi
Call Number BF121
Dewey Decimal Classification 150
Summary This book examines the traditional assumptions made by academics and professionals alike that have embedded sociopolitical biases that impede practice. and undermine efforts to achieve an objective scientific status. If allowed to go unchallenged, the credibility of psychology as a discipline is compromised. This contributed volume thoroughly and comprehensively examines this concern in a conceptually and empirically rigorous manner and offers constructive solutions for minimizing undue political influences within the field of psychology. Societies in the 21st century desperately need reliable psychological science, but we dont have it. This important volume explains one of the main reasons why we are making little progress on any issue that gets contaminated by the left-right culture war: because the field of psychology is an enthusiastic member of one of the two teams, so it rejects findings and researchers who question its ideological commitments. The authors of this engaging volume also show us the way out. They diagnose the social dynamics of bias and point to reforms that would give us the psychology that we need to address 21st century problems. Jonathan Haidt, Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership, NYUStern School of Business and author of The Righteous Mind The boundaries of free speech, censorship, moral cultures, social justice, and ideological biases are among the many incendiary topics discussed in this book. If you are looking for a deep-dive into real-world contemporary controversies, Ideological and Political Bias in Psychology fits the bill. The chapters are thoughtful and thought-provoking. Most readers will find something to agree with and something to rage at in almost every chapter. It just may change how you think about some of these topics. Diane F. Halpern, Professor of Psychology Emerita, Claremont McKenna College and Past President, American Psychological Association Unless the political left is always correct about everything (in which case, we wouldnt need to do research; we could just ask a leftist), the growing political monoculture of social science is a major barrier to our search for the truth. This volume shows how ideological bias should be treated as a source of research error, up there with classic methodological flaws like non-random assignment and non-blind measurement. Steven Pinker, Johnstone Professor of Psychology, Harvard University, and the author of Rationality An important read for academics curious about how their politics fashions beliefs that too often are uncritically taken for granted, and for non-academics wondering why we can't shake off the politics that so influences scientific work. Vernon Smith, Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences and George L. Argyros Chair in Finance and Economics, Chapman University .
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Added Author Frisby, Craig L., editor.
Redding, Richard E., editor.
O'Donohue, William T., editor.
Lilienfeld, Scott O., 1960- editor.
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Intro
Acknowledgment
Contents
Chapter 1: Ideological and Political Bias in Psychology: An Introduction
The Roots of Ideological and Political Conflicts
Liberal or Progressive Political Bias in Psychology
Text Overview
In Memorium
References
Part I: Bias and the Politics of Psychology
Chapter 2: What Is Meant by 'Bias' in Psychological Science?
The Essential Nature of the Scientific Enterprise
The Universal Problem of Bias
The Essential Nature and Products of Psychological Science
The Deterioration of Scientific Standards

What Is Bias in Psychological Science?
What Bias Is Not
Biases Studied by Psychological Science
Distilling the Essence of (Detrimental) Biases in Psychological Science
What Conditions Appear to Create, Support, and Perpetuate the Existence of Bias in Psychological Science?
Human Errors/Foibles
Deep Personal Convictions
Following the Crowd
The 'Publish or Perish' Academic Environment
Are There Any Situations in Which Bias Is Good?
Summary and Next Steps
References
Chapter 3: What Is Meant by 'Politics of Psychology'?
Colloquial Usage of the Term 'Politics'

The Psychology of Politics Versus the Politics of Psychology
The Psychology of Politics
Basic Definitions
Political Differences Are the Source of Interindividual and Intergroup Conflict
The Politics of Psychology
A Brief History of Psychology's Efforts to Identify and Counteract Political Bias
Politicized Topics Within Psychology
Abortion (Psychological Effects Of)
Evolutionary Psychology (EP)
(The) Military
Racial Issues
Sex, Sexuality, and Gender Issues
The Purpose of This Text
References
Chapter 4: Psychologists' Politics

Political Attitudes of Psychology Professors, Students, Practitioners, and Consumers
Professors
Students
Practitioners
Consumers of Psychological Services
Summary and Directions for Future Research
Why Are Most Psychologists Liberal?
Conclusion
References
Chapter 5: Political Bias in the Social Sciences: A Critical, Theoretical, and Empirical Review
The Massive Left Skew of Academia
Political Biases Are Irrelevant to Topics That Are Not Politicized
Arguments and Evidence That Normal Academic Processes Prevent Political Biases

Personality and Individual Differences
Peer Review and the Norms of Science
Are Left-Leaning Studies Less Replicable?
Arguments and Evidence That Normal Academic Processes Fail to Prevent Political Biases
Personality and Individual Differences
Failures of Peer Review
Norms of Science
A Critical Evaluation of Reinero et al. (2020): A Bad Hypothesis Badly Tested
Models of Political Bias Manifestation
The Pipeline Model
Step 1: A Political Purity Spiral
Step 2: Rewards, Punishment, Work Environment, Scholarship
Step 3: Activist Rhetoric and Policies

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