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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a) dark; bright b) clear; fuzzy c) fuzzy; clear d) bright; dark
According to Bandura, children
a. choose whether or not to engage in behaviors they've learned. b. can only learn by doing. c. will not imitate the behavior of others unless they are rewarded for doing so. d. are passive recipients of knowledge.