Suppose you want to draw some psychological conclusions in a way that is consistent with the scientific aspect of psychology. You should base your conclusions on
a. the beliefs held by most people.
b. the fundamental notion of common sense.
c. your personal feelings or intuitions, but only if they are reasonable.
d. evidence collected according to the principles of the scientific method.
Answer: d.
evidence collected according to the principles of the scientific method.
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