In a comparison of pseudopsychologies and valid psychological principles, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Pseudopsychologies are more of a nuisance and rarely do any harm.
b. Valid psychological principles are based on observation and evidence, not opinions.
c. Astrology's popularity shows that many people have difficulty separating valid psychology from systems that seem valid but are not.
d. The pseudopsychology of graphology has been mistakenly used to determine who is hired, given bank credit, or selected for juries.
A
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