A __________ Is Any Theory, Method, or Belief That Appears

question 51

Multiple Choice

A __________ is any theory, method, or belief that appears to be based in science but is not.

• A)null science
• B)pseudoscience
• C)irrationalism
• D)fringe theory

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Definitions:

Nonconscious Level

Refers to mental processes that occur outside of conscious awareness, influencing perceptions, thoughts, and actions without an individual's conscious recognition.

Social Cognition

The examination of methods by which individuals process, retain, and utilize knowledge regarding other individuals and social environments.

Evaluation

The process of assessing or judging the value, nature, or quality of something.

Attribution Theory

A psychological framework that explains how individuals infer the causes of their own and others' behaviors, attributing them to internal dispositions or to external situations.