A major limitation in reading about the results of
psychological research in the newspaper is that
A) reporters provide too much detailed information about the research study that the general public cannot comprehend in their articles.
B) reporters are so well-trained to discuss research that they cannot easily communicate about it with the average lay person.
C) reporters create controversy where none exists by treating scientific evidence and dissenter's biased opinions as equally compelling.
D) reporters do not know how to identify experts to interview for many of their stories and end up unintentionally misleading the public.
Incorrect. Reporters may very well know how to interview people for their stories, but may choose to do so in such a way that makes the stories more sensational.
Answer: C
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