In a comparison of pseudopsychologies and valid psychological principles,which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) Pseudopsychologies are more of a nuisance and rarely do any harm.
B) Valid psychological principles are based on observation and evidence, not opinions.
C) Astrology's popularity shows that many people have difficulty separating valid psychology from systems that seem valid but are not.
D) The pseudopsychology of graphology has been used to determine who is hired, given bank credit, or selected for juries.

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This statement is false. Pseudopsychologies have the potential to do harm by leading people to make decisions based on faulty or unproven principles. For example, someone may make important life decisions based on the advice of an astrologer, rather than seeking professional help from a trained psychologist.

In a Comparison of Pseudopsychologies and Valid Psychological Principles,which of the Following