Two research studies are conducted on the effects of body piercing on self-esteem. One study found that body piercing increased self-esteem, while the other one found a decrease in self-esteem. If you are a critical thinker, you would
a. reject both studies since conflicting results were obtained.
b. compare the credentials of the psychologists that conducted the studies.
c. compare how each study was conducted.
d. accept the one that best fits within your frame of reference.
C
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