Steve and Julie have purchased a program that promises to drastically improve marital relationships in just two weeks
Although the program has not been tested scientifically, they were impressed by the use of scientific phrasing such as "co-dependency," "holistic healing," and "subjective well-being." This example illustrates which warning sign of pseudoscience?
A) Psychobabble
Correct. To recognize pseudoscience, one should take care not to be persuaded by fancy terms that don't really mean anything (psychobabble).
B) Absence of connectivity
C) Exaggerated claims
Incorrect. While this program does make some extraordinary claims, its biggest failure is the use of psychobabble to confuse potential consumers.
D) Lack of self-correction
Answer: A
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