Which Statement About the Accuracy of Information About Research Findings

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the accuracy of information about research findings obtained from the Internet is most accurate?

• A) Popular media websites virtually never misstate, exaggerate, or otherwise distort research findings.
• B) There really are no longer any reasonably reliable websites. It is best to rely on professional journals.
• C) It's best to find a handful of websites that you're comfortable with and stick to them, even if they do sometimes distort research findings.
• D) It is always important to consider who owns the website, as some corporations and organizations may be motivated to misstate research findings.

---

Definitions:

Structuralism

An approach in psychology that seeks to understand the structure of the mind by analyzing the basic elements of thoughts and sensations.

Psychological Approach

A method or perspective for understanding human behavior and mental processes through psychological principles.

Immediate Experience

Direct, unmediated encounters or perceptions that occur in the present moment.

Psychological Laboratory

A controlled environment where experiments related to psychology are conducted to study behavior and mental processes.