Pseudoscientific Claims Tend Not to Be Based on Research Findings

question 161

Multiple Choice

Pseudoscientific claims tend not to be based on research findings that already exist. Which warning sign of pseudoscience does this reflect?

• A) Ad hoc immunizing
• B) Psychobabble
• C) Absence of connectivity to other research
• D) Evasion of peer review

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