Randi Is a Practitioner of Crystal Healing: the Use of Different

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Randi is a practitioner of crystal healing: the use of different crystals to treat medical disorders ranging from headaches to cancer.Crystal healers like Randi use scientific terminology (e.g. ,energy,vibrations,etc.) when explaining the technique to patients,but do not use the scientific method to develop or test their claims.Crystal healing can be best categorized as a(n)

• A)theory.
• B)pseudoscience.
• C)hypothesis.
• D)non-science.

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Definitions:

Vallate Papillae

Large, dome-shaped taste buds located at the back of the tongue, involved in the sensation of taste.

Secondary Olfactory

Refers to the brain's processing and perception areas for smells received from the primary olfactory receptors, involved in complex processes such as memory and emotions.

Olfactory Neurons

Specialized sensory cells located in the nasal cavity responsible for detecting and transmitting smells to the brain.

Quinine Water

A beverage containing quinine, historically used as a treatment for malaria and known for its bitter taste.