In a Comparison of Pseudopsychologies and Valid Psychological Principles,which of the Following

question 27

Multiple Choice

In a comparison of pseudopsychologies and valid psychological principles,which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Pseudopsychologies are more of a nuisance and rarely do any harm.
• B) Valid psychological principles are based on observation and evidence, not opinions.
• C) Astrology's popularity shows that many people have difficulty separating valid psychology from systems that seem valid but are not.
• D) The pseudopsychology of graphology has been used to determine who is hired, given bank credit, or selected for juries.

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