Regarding Psychology in the Media, Which of the Following Statements

question 5

Multiple Choice

Regarding psychology in the media, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Psychology is a popular topic in contemporary media.
• B) Most of the time, media stories regarding psychology are based more on critical thinking and science rather than just entertainment value.
• C) Modern media, especially the Internet, function as a giant "echo chamber" awash with rumors, hoaxes, half-truths, and urban legends.
• D) Reports in the popular media tend to be made with a definite bias toward reporting "astonishing" findings and telling interesting stories.

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Definitions:

Social Group

A collection of individuals bound together by common social identification and interaction.

Social Construction

The theory that many aspects of society, including knowledge, identities, and realities, are created through collective human agreement and interpretation.

Objective Reality

The state or quality of being true and existing outside of an individual's feelings, thoughts, or biases.

Collective Consciousness

The body of beliefs that are common to a community or society and that give people a sense of belonging.