Jan decides to read a self-help book that is designed to help
her get control over her eating habits and experience rapid "perfectly healthy" weight loss. Though the advice is very useful, Jan should be cautious in believing the results of this inventory because the results
A) are factual.
B) are based on scientific methods.
Incorrect. In fact, many self-help products of this type have no basis in science and should only be considered entertainment.
C) may be part of the misinformation explosion.
Correct. Despite the growth and accessibility of popular psychology, the industry has succumbed to the misinformation explosion, with little control over the quality of untested products.
D) may lead to better decision making.
Answer: C
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Later a stranger approaches you and asks for a ride home; because your relational schema is activated, you will most likely A) refuse to give the stranger a ride. B) give the stranger a ride if they look friendly. C) give the stranger a ride if they look like Natalie. D) refuse to give the stranger a ride because they look nothing like Natalie. E) It would depend on if the person seemed intoxicated.