@JGUNNIII Other fields actually contend with similar ethically-difficult trade-offs that most psychologists would rather turn a blind eye to. Note that this example actually deals with identical parameters (quality of life vs probability of death). htt
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I've often made the criticism that psychology ignores the big picture when designing interventions. We should understand these nuances before trying to tear down norms that potentially protect against suicide. https://t.co/kJcrje8JIZ https://t.co/LVX1uHC
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@sbkaufman I've actually argued that this is a dangerous perspective, here's the article: https://t.co/kJcrje8JIZ
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Additionally, an intervention that is beneficial can also cause harm (e.g., side effects from a drug). If you don’t measure multiple outcomes you may miss this—a criticism I have often made of psychology. https://t.co/kJcrje8JIZ https://t.co/V3WQAm84RS