An important first step when evaluating psychological research reported in the media is to
A)decide whether the report describes a survey or an experiment.
B)determine whether the research was reported both on television and in printed material (e.g. ,newspapers,magazines).
C)search the psychological literature for related information.
D)go to the original source in which the research was reporteD.

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Going to the original source of the research is important in order to understand the full context of the study, the methods used, and any limitations or implications of the findings. This helps avoid relying solely on potentially biased or oversimplified media reports.

An Important First Step When Evaluating Psychological Research Reported in the Media