Many popular beliefs are accurate. What does this mean?

A. Popular beliefs may be based on already existing facts or scientific research.
B. Popular beliefs are opinions strongly held in belief by perceivers.
C. Popular beliefs are contained in most theories of personality.
D. Popular beliefs are never contradictory.


Ans: A

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