How Is Psychology Different from Pseudopsychology

question 178

Multiple Choice

How is psychology different from pseudopsychology?

• A) Psychology tries to help people; pseudopsychology doesn't.
• B) Pseudopsychology is based on Freud's work; psychology is any work that looks at mental processes.
• C) Psychology focuses on research and experiments; pseudopsychology focuses on the application of this knowledge.
• D) Psychology is based on the scientific method; pseudopsychology isn't.

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