__________ occurs when you read about a psychological study in the newspaper and notice that the central message or conclusion of a study seems to be exaggerated.

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Sharpening occurs when details or elements of a story are emphasized or exaggerated, which can lead to a distortion of the overall message or conclusion of the study. This is often seen in media reports of psychological studies, where sensationalized or exaggerated headlines can misrepresent the actual findings of the research.

__________ Occurs When You Read About a Psychological Study in the Newspaper