What Is the Best Example of a Pseudopsychological Finding

question 103

Multiple Choice

What is the best example of a pseudopsychological finding?

• A) Studies show a relationship between academic achievement and class attendance.
• B) Research suggests that we tend to be attracted to people who are similar to us.
• C) Surveys have found that men tend to report falling in love faster than women.
• D) We use only 10% of our brains and therefore, nearly everyone is actually a genius.

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Definitions:

Normative Economics

An approach to economics that makes judgments about what the economy should be like or what particular policy actions should be recommended.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an individual, group, or system in response to external or internal stimuli.

Zero Slope

A line with zero slope remains constant and horizontal, indicating no change in the dependent variable, regardless of changes in the independent variable.

Curve

In economics, it usually refers to a graphical representation of the relationship between two factors, such as supply and demand, price and quantity, etc.