Superstitious Claims Are Usually Expressed in Vague Language

question 10

Multiple Choice

Superstitious claims are usually expressed in vague language. As a result:

• A) They engage only the emotions and never the intellect.
• B) It is often difficult to distinguish one such claim from another.
• C) Scientists have no interest in them.
• D) It is usually impossible to subject them to empirical test.
• E) They lend themselves too readily to ad hoc modifications.

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