Imagine that you see the textbook authors on television talking with Larry King about popular psychology. What point are you most likely to hear them make?
A) All information from popular psychology and/or self-help is useless.
B) Beware of exaggerated claims without supporting evidence.
Correct. Remember that exaggerated claims require extraordinary evidence. When such evidence is absent, there is something to be wary of!
C) Psychology and medicine often marginalize those with ideas that differ from conventional wisdom.
D) Self-help therapies are rigorously tested before people can write books about them.
Incorrect. While some self-help programs are probably effective, a majority of them have not been supported by scientific research.
Answer: B
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