The following are all examples of pseudoscience tactics EXCEPT
A) creation of a "phantom" goal.
B) vivid testimonials.
C) manufacturing source credibility.
D) the surplus heuristic.
Answer: D
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She then pours the liquid from one glass into a tall narrow container and the liquid from another glass into a short wide container. Ms. Hunt asks him which container has more liquid or do they have the same amount. Thomas responds confidently, "They have the same amount; if you poured them back into their original glasses, they would be the same." Thomas is most likely illustrating which aspect of thought? A) seriation B) transitivitiy C) reversibility D) class inclusion