Neil Krohn

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Are reductionistic methods in scientific inquiry flawed, or are they the fundamental basis for modern scientific investigation?

Especially in the realm of psychiatric assessment and treatment, reductionistic methods are often unable to accurately and consistently identify the etiology of a disorder. Does the answer to this...

04 April 2014 7,503 6 View

Are anxiety disorders genetically based?

Do we have evidence that genetic loadings for anxiety are high? Are biochemical pathways for activation of the SNS the primary mechanism by which anxiety is expressed?

07 July 2013 3,449 8 View

Why is the comorbidity between substance use/abuse and psychological stress so prominent?

The corollary to this question is: Why do many individuals who experience psychological stress elect NOT to engage in substance use/abuse?

06 June 2013 1,487 7 View

How do we determine what is true in the world?

Is empiricism the answer? How does the researcher's personal subjectivity interact with scientific investigations?

06 June 2013 3,351 53 View

Is virtual psychotherapy effective?

Advances in technology have made it possible to conduct psychotherapy at a distance. Is virtual psychotherapy (telephonic, email, social media alone, or also including a visual link, eg, Skype)...

02 February 2013 449 9 View