Ali's mother asks her to describe what she is learning in her psychology class.Ali responds by saying,"I can give you an example about psychology." Which of the following gives the most accurate view of psychology?
A)turning on the radio to hear a call-in talk show facilitated by a therapist
B)watching a television talk show together to listen to psychological explanations of abnormal behavior
C)taking a self-help book off the shelf and reading about human motivation
D)picking up the newspaper and showing her mom an article based on empirical research

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Picking up the newspaper and showing her mom an article based on empirical research would provide the most accurate view of psychology. Empirical research involves gathering data and conducting experiments to better understand human behavior and mental processes. This is a more scientific approach to studying psychology compared to the other options listed, which are more focused on media representations or self-help materials.

Ali's Mother Asks Her to Describe What She Is Learning