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John P Jackson1

  • 1Madison College, Michigan State University.

History of Psychology
|August 4, 2022
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Psychology must address its role in extremist ideologies. Researchers must uphold scientific integrity and distinguish responsible scholarship from dangerous misinformation to prevent misuse of psychological concepts.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Psychology
  • Ethics in Science
  • Misinformation Studies

Background:

  • A gunman citing White supremacist theories and psychological literature committed a mass shooting.
  • The perpetrator's manifesto plagiarized previous attacks and cited scientific publications, predominantly from psychology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine why an extremist drew inspiration from psychology.
  • To call for greater responsibility within the field of psychology regarding its research and dissemination.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the perpetrator's manifesto and its cited sources.
  • Critical review of the ethical responsibilities of scientific disciplines.

Main Results:

  • The perpetrator's manifesto heavily cited psychological literature, unlike other scientific fields such as genetics.

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  • The manifesto contained a mix of memes, plagiarized content, and extremist ideologies.

    • Conclusions:

    • Psychology needs to improve its standards to prevent the misuse of its research by extremist ideologies.
    • Academic freedom must be balanced with the responsibility to uphold scientific integrity and societal safety.