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Some comments on "Energy psychology: A review of the evidence." Premature conclusions based on incomplete evidence?

Pignotti, M., Thayer, B. · Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice, Training · 2009

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In plain English. This is a published critical response challenging an earlier positive review of energy psychology's evidence base, arguing the original review left out disconfirming studies, lacked clear criteria for what counted as evidence, and mislabeled at least one study's design. It also raises a conflict-of-interest concern about undisclosed business ties. As a critique of another paper rather than a new study, it presents no new patient data, and its inclusion here reflects the Atlas's commitment to representing genuine scientific debate, not just supportive sources.

What they found

The authors argue that Feinstein's earlier review of energy psychology evidence omitted studies that did not confirm proponents' claims, lacked explicit inclusion/exclusion criteria, mischaracterized one study as a randomized clinical trial, and did not disclose an EP-related business interest.

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Who took partcritical commentary on Feinstein's 2008 evidence review
What they didThis is a review or commentary synthesizing existing work rather than reporting a new trial.

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DesignReview
Populationcritical commentary on Feinstein's 2008 evidence review
JournalPsychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice, Training
Year2009
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
MethodEFT / tapping
Publication typeReview or meta-analysis
Verification✓ Confirmed against the primary source

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Pignotti, M., & Thayer, B. (2009). Some comments on "Energy psychology: A review of the evidence." Premature conclusions based on incomplete evidence?. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, Practice, Training. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0016027

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THE TAPPING EVIDENCE BASE How It Works (Biology) ✓ Review WHAT THEY FOUND The authors argue that Feinstein's earlierreview of energy psychology evidence omittedstudies that did not confirm… Review Pignotti · 2009 · evidence.thetappingsolution.com