Regarding Psychology in the Media, Which of the Following Statements

question 272

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Psychology is a popular TOPIC (B-HEAD)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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