According to Derry (1999), which of the following is true of pseudoscience practitioners?
A. They challenge or question their own assumptions.
B. They allow their findings to be rigorously scrutinized.
C. They make no real advances in knowledge.
D. They back up their claims with sound, experimental research data.
Answer: C
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