When choosing a self-help book, consumers should:

A) look for authors who are confident enough to assure change.
B) make sure the program it promotes has been empirically tested.
C) make sure that subliminal tapes are included for night-time learning.
D) look for an author who includes many anecdotes showing the success of the program.

Self-Help Book

A type of publication that is designed to offer guidance and advice on personal improvement and self-management skills, often focusing on personal growth, mental health, and achieving life goals.

Empirically Tested

Evaluated or verified through observation and experiment rather than theory or pure logic.

Subliminal Tapes

Audio recordings designed to influence the listener's behavior or thoughts through messages that are below the threshold of conscious perception.