Which of the Following Is a Criticism of Research on Extrasensory

question 176

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a criticism of research on extrasensory perception?

• A)Experiments have been overly controlled
• B)Control groups aren't utilized correctly
• C)The same person will show psychic abilities in some unregulated situations, but not in others
• D)Different researchers find conflicting evidence

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