What are two criteria to define pseudoscience that delineates it as a narrower concept?
A. IT is scientific, and it is part of a system or set of beliefs that correctly create the impression that the knowledge gained represents the "final say" on its subject matter.
B. IT is scientific, but it has certain drawbacks that make it appear as if it is not scientific when in truth it is a scientific methods of knowing.
C. IT is not scientific, and it uses the scientific methods to establish best practices in terms of new knowledge creation.
D. IT is not scientific, and it is part of a system or set of beliefs that try to deceptively create the impression that the knowledge gained represents the most reliable knowledge on its subject matter.
Answer: D
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