Curtis Is Considering Buying a New Workout Machine That Promises

question 9

Multiple Choice

Curtis is considering buying a new workout machine that promises weight loss at twice the rate of other machines.When Curtis questioned such a claim with the manufacturer,the customer service representative stated this was a new system and previous research on weight loss was not applicable.This example illustrates which warning sign of pseudoscience?

• A)Evasion of peer review
• B)Absence of connectivity
• C)Overreliance on anecdotes
• D)Lack of self-correction

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Definitions:

Ratification

The act of formally confirming or approving an agreement or act, making it officially valid.

Void

Refers to a legal declaration that an agreement or transaction is null and has no legal effect.

Mentally Impaired

Describes a condition where an individual's cognitive, emotional, or social abilities are significantly reduced compared to normative levels, potentially impacting their decision-making capacity.

Ratified

An action making an agreement officially valid after all parties involved have given their formal approval.