Regarding psychology in the media, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Psychology is a popular topic in contemporary media.
b. Most of the time the stories in the media regarding psychology are based more on critical thinking or science than on just entertainment value.
c. Modern media, especially the Internet, function as a giant "echo chamber" awash with rumors, hoaxes, halfÂ
truths, and urban legends.
d. Reports in the popular media tend to be made with a definite bias toward reporting "astonishing" findings and
telling interesting stories.
ANSWER: b
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