The text states that common sense assumptions are often counterintuitive. This means that __________.

A. common sense assumptions are a reliable way to predict behavior
B. some findings in psychology are contrary to what you may have experienced or expect
C. common sense leads to good, testable questions in psychology
D. some findings in psychology are simply common sense and do not need to be scientifically studied


Answer: B

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