The media tries to balance its coverage of controversial topics to create __________, or the appearance of a scientific controversy where none exists.

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Pseudosymmetry refers to the media's attempt to balance coverage of controversial topics by presenting two opposing views, even when one view is backed by scientific evidence and the other is not. This can give the appearance of a scientific controversy where none exists.

The Media Tries to Balance Its Coverage of Controversial Topics