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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