Crisis in Psychology?

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I think that for soft science 85% is probably about as good as it gets, to many non replicable variables. Don't claim a 'crisis' where there is not real crisis.

There is a question mark in the thread title. I'm not claiming a crisis. I just think it's an issue worth discussing. I also think that 85% is unacceptable, even for a soft science. Even psychologists were surprised to see such a low rate. If 85% is the best we can expect, lawmakers and clinicians are putting way too much stock in what these studies say.

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@John 6IX Breezy

What's your opinion on this? (Since it's in your field of study....?)

You didn't claim the crisis but it's pretty clear the author did, apologies if you thought I meant you.

With humans being what they are how would one go about repeating each individuals psychology of the participants in the original study group? That's like trying to repeat a jury.