[Ailist] Seeking a citation

[Marge Schiller]

Look at Thomas Kuhn's work.  Clear  scientific argument that we find  
what we expect to find.
Marge

On Jun 30, 2007, at 8:33 PM, Nancy Stetson wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Can anyone out there help me find a (primary or, if not, secondary)  
> source or citation for "Sociological research has shown that when  
> people study problems and conflicts, the number and severity of the  
> problems they identify actually increase."
>
> I would greatly appreciate it!
>
> Thanks.
>
> Nancy
> -- 
> "The real act of discovery consists not in finding new lands but  
> seeing with new eyes." Proust
> "We do not see the world as it is. We see the world as we are." The  
> Talmud
>
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