Regarding Astrology, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 8

Multiple Choice

Regarding astrology, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) A study of more than 3,000 predictions by famous astrologers found thatonly a small percentage of the predictions were accurate with the successful predictions tended to be vague or easily guessed from current events.
• B) No connection has been found between one's astrological sign and leadership, physical characteristics, intelligence, or career choices.
• C) Couples whose astrological signs are compatible have been shown to have a lower divorce rate than those couples with incompatible signs.
• D) To date, no astrologer has offered a convincing explanation of how the positions of the planets at a person's birth affect his or her future.

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