A TV news program interviewed an expert about volcanos, and the expert presented information from a wide range of well-supported scientific studies that all suggested that a local volcano is inactive and safe for tourists to visit. The program also interviewed someone who lived near the volcano, who didn't know any of the scientific research but said that he 'just knew' that the volcano was going to erupt soon. Which of the following terms describes this approach used by the news program?

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The term "pseudosymmetry" describes the approach used by the news program, where equal weight is given to both a well-supported scientific perspective and a non-expert personal opinion, creating a false balance in the presentation of information.

A TV News Program Interviewed an Expert About Volcanos, and the Expert