Investigating School Psychology: Pseudoscience, Fringe Science, and Controversies - Paperback

by Michael I. Axelrod (Author), Stephen Hupp (Author)

This book explores the field of school psychology through the lens of pseudoscience and fringe science. Contributions from leaders in the fields of school psychology, clinical psychology, and education honor the role of science in the field while also exploring and guarding against the harms that pseudoscience can cause.

Author Biography

Michael I. Axelrod, PhD, is the Director of the Human Development Center and a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, USA. He is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and Licensed Psychologist. His published books include Behavior Analysis for School Psychologist, School-Based Behavioral Intervention Case Studies: Effective Problem Solving for School Psychologists, and Reading Intervention Case Studies for School Psychologists.

Stephen Hupp, PhD, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Professor of Psychology at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), USA. In 2015, he won the Great Teacher Award from the SIUE Alumni Association. He is the editor of Skeptical Inquirer magazine, and he has published several books including Pseudoscience in Therapy and Great Myths of Child Development.