Why Is Social Psychological Research a Better Source of Information

question 67

Multiple Choice

Why is social psychological research a better source of information than our commonsense intuitions?

• A) because our commonsense intuitions tend to be very unstable
• B) because our commonsense intuitions often contradict each other
• C) because our commonsense intuitions are not as shared by other people as we think
• D) because our commonsense intuitions are generally accurate but are held with little confidence

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Household Purchases

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Capital Equipment

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