A Set of Beliefs Can Be Said to Be Pseudoscientific

question 2

Multiple Choice

A set of beliefs can be said to be pseudoscientific if it lacks one or more of the three features of science and _____.

• A) its adherents claim or imply that it is scientific
• B) it has been discredited by scientific research
• C) it seems "crazy"
• D) it refers to phenomena that cannot be directly observed

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Definitions:

Territory

Area from which an animal or group of animals actively excludes others.

Exclusive Area

A zone or space that is reserved for a particular purpose or access is restricted to a certain group.

Biome

A large community of plants and animals that occupies a major habitat, like forests, deserts, grasslands, or tundra, defined by its vegetation type and adaptations to the climate.

Oxytocin Receptors

Proteins on the cell surface that bind oxytocin, a hormone involved in social bonding, reproduction, and childbirth.