HMS, HAG EQ-Bank 32 MC

A student researching mental health treatment options finds information from four different sources. Which source should be considered MOST reliable when evaluating health information hierarchy?

A personal blog written by someone who experienced mental health challenges
A news article summarising recent mental health research findings
A peer-reviewed journal article published by mental health researchers
An advertisement from a pharmaceutical company promoting their medication

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\(C\)

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C is correct: Peer-reviewed research represents highest standard of scientific evidence and reliability.

Other Options:

A is incorrect: Personal experiences valuable but lack scientific rigour and generalisability.
B is incorrect: News articles may simplify or misinterpret original research findings.
D is incorrect: Advertisements have commercial bias and may not present balanced information.