Regarding Psychology in the Media, Which of the Following Statements

question 114

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 the stories in the media regarding psychology are based more on critical thinking or science than on 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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