The major difference between pseudoscience and science is that:
a) pseudoscience addresses different questions than science.
b) pseudoscience is less similar to popular psychology than science is.
c) pseudoscience lacks the real evidence or plausibility that characterizes science.
d) pseudoscience lacks the general level of public support that characterizes science.
ANS: C, Remember that "pseudo" means false or pretending; that is, it is not real science but rather just the appearance of real science.
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