Which of the following is one of the classic warning signs of a pseudoscience?

A) Overuse of peer review
B) Underreliance on anecdotal evidence
C) An abundance of self-correction
D) Use of meaningless psychobabble


Answer: D

Psychology

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. causalgia pain b. endogenous pain c. gate control d. regulatory

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