When Attempting to Differentiate Between Useful and Useless Information from Popular

question 221

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Definitions:

Social Anxiety

A psychological condition characterized by intense fear or anxiety in social situations, leading to avoidance or significant distress.

Global Attribution

The tendency to generalize causes of an individual's behavior to their character or personality, disregarding situational factors.

Specific Attribution

The process of identifying a particular cause for an event or behavior, distinguishing it from more general or vague attributions.

Stable Attribution

An explanation for behavior or events as due to unchanging, permanent factors.