Suppose a Friend Tells You About Psychological Research Findings She

question 16

Multiple Choice

Suppose a friend tells you about psychological research findings she read about on the Internet,and because of the findings she is convinced that she should try some new communication techniques in her relationship.You tell her you are skeptical because

• A) it isn't known whether the research was conducted in a scientific manner.
• B) it's better to read the original research report before forming a conclusion.
• C) some important information about the research may not have been reported on the Internet.
• D) all of these

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