Often, Proponents of Pseudoscience Neither Revise nor Reject Their "Theories

question 9

Multiple Choice

Often, proponents of pseudoscience neither revise nor reject their "theories" when those theories are not supported by research. Instead, they look for evidence that supports their theories and may rely on low-quality evidence for support. When distinguishing pseudoscience from science, this situation shows that proponents of pseudoscience:

• A) often show a confirmatory bias.
• B) often make arguments from ignorance.
• C) make very vague predications.
• D) use language that is not used in true sciences.

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