Becoming Quote by Eric Kandel
“Early in my career, I was disappointed that psychoanalysis was not becoming more empirical, was not becoming more scientific. It was primarily concerned with individual patients. It wasn't trying to collect data from large groups of people who have been analyzed.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Brain, 2011
He expresses disappointment that psychoanalysis lacks empirical rigor and large‑scale data, limiting its scientific credibility.
In simple terms: Psychoanalysis isn’t data‑driven.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for evidence‑based practice.
Themes
science
psychology
methodology
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy practice
- academic curricula
- policy making
Key Concepts
empiricism
clinical research
Questions to Reflect On
- How can psychoanalysis incorporate more quantitative methods?
- What barriers exist for large‑scale mental health studies?
A Different Perspective
Data collection can be costly and ethically complex.
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