Michael Muthukrishna|Joseph Henrich
A problem in theory
London School of Economics and Political Science|Harvard University Press
replication crisis facing psychological sciences widely regarded rooted methodological statistical shortcomings argue large part problem lack cumulative theoretical framework frameworks without overarching theoretical framework generates hypotheses across diverse domains empirical programs spawn grow personal intuitions culturally biased folk theories providing ways develop clear predictions including use formal modelling theoretical frameworks set expectations determine whether new finding confirmatory nicely integrating existing lines research surprising therefore requiring replication scrutiny frameworks also prioritize certain research foci motivate use diverse empirical approaches often provide natural means integrate across sciences thus overarching theoretical frameworks pave way toward general theory human behaviour illustrate one theoretical framework dual inheritance theory