Psychology's WEIRD Problems

Discover the intriguing insights of Psychology's WEIRD Problems by Guilherme Sanches de Oliveira, published by Cambridge University Press in 2023. This thought-provoking book delves into the unique characteristics of psychological science, highlighting its fundamentally WEIRD nature. The term WEIRD refers to the Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic backgrounds of its participant pools, alongside the theoretical commitments and methodological assumptions that shape the field. With a concise length of just 75 pages, this paperback offers a critical examination of the institutional structures within psychology. Ideal for students, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding the biases that influence psychological research, this title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core. Explore the complexities of psychology today!