The difference between a layperson's and an experimental psychologist's understanding of behavior is:
A) A layperson relies upon his/her conceptualizations whereas an
experimental psychologist systematically tests his/her beliefs about behavior
B) A layperson depends upon his/her previous experiences whereas an
experimental psychologist relies solely upon the experiences of others
C) A layperson completely lacks an adequate understanding of human behavior
whereas an experimental psychologist fully grasps the complexities of human
behavior
D) A layperson's ponderings about behavior are often reliable whereas an
experimental psychologist's assumptions about behavior are always true
A
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