If you were to read about a psychological study in each of the following magazines,in which source should you place more confidence that the study was presented accurately?
A)Scientific American Mind
B)Vogue
C)National Enquirer
D)People

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Scientific American Mind is a well-respected scientific publication that focuses specifically on psychology and neuroscience research. Its reputation for accuracy and quality makes it more likely that a psychological study presented in this publication would be accurate.

Answer: D) People
 People is a popular magazine that often features celebrity news and lifestyle articles. While it is not a scientific publication, it has a reputation for fact-checking and accuracy in its reporting. Therefore, a psychological study presented in People may be more likely to be accurate than in other non-scientific publications.

The choices B and C are not credible sources for psychological studies, as they are not associated with science or accurate reporting.

If You Were to Read About a Psychological Study in Each