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10 The student consulted the following sources when doing research for her essay.
1. "The Art of Storytelling and its Therapeutic Effects," by Fiona Alder, PsyD..
Psychology Today
2. "The Moth: How Strangers Share Their Secrets and Heal Their Hearts in NYC," by
Edmundo Ortega, Jacksonville High School Newspaper
3. "Why I Tell You Everything," by Alexandra Macintyre, in her Blog, "I Cannot Keep A
Secret"
4. Last Man Standing, The Autobiography of Micky Chong, Comedian
Which source is the most credible and why?
A Source 1, because her topic is how storytelling can be therapeutic, and this article not
only addresses the topic, but it is published in a reputable psychological journal
Source 2, because it addresses the topic and a famous story-telling contest, The Moth
C Source 3, because first person narratives can be considered a primary source
D Source 4, because comedians know better than anyone the benefits of storytelling and
making people laugh



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The most credible source among the options provided is Source 1, "The Art of Storytelling and its Therapeutic Effects," by Fiona Alder, PsyD. Here's why:

1. Source 1 is published in Psychology Today, which is a reputable psychological journal. Being published in a reputable journal indicates that the information has likely been reviewed by experts in the field for accuracy and credibility.

2. The author, Fiona Alder, PsyD., holds a doctorate in psychology (PsyD.), which adds to the credibility of the source. Having expertise in the subject matter lends more credibility to the information presented in the article.

3. The article directly addresses the student's topic of how storytelling can be therapeutic. It is important for a source to be relevant to the topic being researched to ensure that the information provided aligns with the research question.

In conclusion, Source 1 is the most credible option because it is published in a reputable journal, written by an author with expertise in psychology, and directly addresses the topic of therapeutic effects of storytelling.

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