Psychologist Declares Reforms Needed in Profession

But what if a psychologist, holding a PhD in Experimental Psychology, questioned the integrity of the entire field of psychology? What if an insider, trained to teach and perform research in the field of psychology, challenged the basic condition of the psychological community from the scholarly motives of its members to load-bearing premises of its cosmetic" science? That is exactly what Wyatt Ehrenfels, PhD, has done in his groundbreaking new book, Fireflies in the Shadow of the Sun.

(PRWEB) February 29, 2004 --Choose any search engine on the Internet, type in the word 'psychology and prepare yourself to be amazed at the number of responses you will receive. Literally millions of websites have been created to help those of us who cannot help ourselves. Psychology is a booming business, with therapists relying heavily on their doctorates and licenses -- the seals of approval from training institutions and accrediting bodies -- to secure the trust of their clients. A countless number of people have placed complete trust in psychology professors and psychological researchers to present to the public answers to such basic questions as do opposites attract?" and why do we dream?" But what if a psychologist, holding a PhD in Experimental Psychology, questioned the integrity of the entire field of psychology? What if an insider, trained to teach and perform research in the field of psychology, challenged the basic condition of the psychological community from the scholarly motives of its members to load-bearing premises of its cosmetic" science? That is exactly what Wyatt Ehrenfels, PhD, has done in his groundbreaking new book, Fireflies in the Shadow of the Sun.

Wyatt Ehrenfels calls for a total reform of institutionalized psychology, beginning in graduate school, where psychologists commence their formal training. In discussing his motives for writing this remarkable work, Ehrenfels says, I wanted the book -- first and foremost -- to be a comprehensive reflection of my struggles with academia." The novel is based on real events that occurred in the authors life and contains elements of journalism, scientific discourse and scripted dialogue. Wyatt Ehrenfels brings his passion and intellectual experience to life in Fireflies in the Shadow of the Sun, depicting with clarity and impact the managed neglect and distortion of dreams as an example of where psychological science strays from truth into caricature.

This novel will attract the interest of those in the graduate school environment as it offers a glimpse into academic training in psychology. It will also appeal to readers whose interest in fiction spans spirituality, human interest, action, and science fiction. Fireflies in the Shadow of the Sun challenges the discipline of psychology in its entirety and is published by American Book Publishing and available at a discount online at the Publisher Direct Bookstore at http://www.pdbookstore.com.