Public criticism of psychological research seems to occur primarily when
A)the research findings go against strongly held personal beliefs.
B)the media seeks to make a trivial topic more controversial than it is.
C)the research was conducted in a laboratory setting.
D)the research was poorly conducteD.

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Public criticism often arises when research findings challenge or contradict strongly held personal beliefs, as people may feel threatened or uncomfortable with results that oppose their views.

Public Criticism of Psychological Research Seems to Occur Primarily When