When Attempting to Differentiate Between Useful and Useless Information from Popular

question 90

Multiple Choice

When attempting to differentiate between useful and useless information from popular psychology,what is a good rule of thumb to follow?

• A)All popular psychology claims are misinformation.
• B)Common sense is often correct; go with your gut.
• C)Insist on evidence to accurately evaluate all claims.
• D)Trust nothing that you read or hear in the media about psychology.

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Definitions:

Dialysis

A medical procedure that removes waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are not able to do so.

Dialysate

A fluid used in dialysis that contains specific solutes necessary for removing unwanted substances from the blood of a person with kidney dysfunction.

Circulates

Moves or flows continuously or freely through a closed system or area, often referring to fluids or air.

Fluid Loss

The depletion of bodily fluids, critical for maintaining the body’s function, which can result from various factors including sweating, bleeding, or illness.