When Attempting to Differentiate Between Useful and Useless Information from Popular

question 106

Multiple Choice

When attempting to differentiate between useful and useless information from popular psychology,what is a good rule of thumb to follow?

• A)Trust nothing that you read or hear in the media about psychology.
• B)Insist on evidence to accurately evaluate all claims.
• C)All popular psychology claims are misinformation.
• D)Common sense is often correct;go with your gut.

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Definitions:

Recovered Memories

Memories of past events that were not accessible for some time but have been brought back into conscious awareness, often associated with traumatic experiences.

Childhood Abuse

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The Courage to Heal

A book or reference material that covers the process and challenges of recovery from abuse.

Free Imagination

The unbound capacity to create, envision, or think about scenarios, objects, or ideas that are not present or have not been directly experienced.