Cheshire
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I am not sure that psychologists know what they mean by psychological. They certainly do not know what they mean by cognitive - except that it covers whatever that sort of mind thingy idea you cannot quite put in to words for the moment means whenever convenient.
The more I read about psychology, the less I understand what it encompasses, what it means and what supports it.
I think in a certain sense a part of psychology is replacing a certain kind of religion, by giving moral norms. I can't prevent from thinking about that when they talk about unhelpful thoughts and maladaptive behavior, which could replace the sinner figure. Both bad religion and bad psychology rely on shame and guilt. Whereas it should only be about helping people suffering terrible pain to cope. And good psychologist don’t say they cure people, they say they help manage.