Scientologists Use Terms Such as "Auditing" for "Counseling" and "Clear

question 32

Multiple Choice

Scientologists use terms such as "auditing" for "counseling" and "clear" for a client who has "been cured" of psychological problems. For this reason, Scientology meets which criterion for being classified as a pseudoscience?

• A) Using low-quality rather than high-quality evidence to support its claims
• B) Using obscure language that lacks connectedness to science
• C) Reversing the burden of proof and arguing from possibility
• D) Ignoring the rule that theories and hypotheses must be consistent with data

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Definitions:

Psychiatrist

A medical doctor specialized in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses, including various affective, behavioral, cognitive, and perceptual disorders.

Schizophrenia

A chronic psychological condition characterized by a disconnection among cognition, affect, and conduct, resulting in distorted perceptions and improper actions and emotions.

Provincial Health Care

Healthcare systems managed and funded by the provincial governments within a country to provide medical services to its residents, often found in federations like Canada.

Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy

A psychotherapeutic approach that addresses dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions through goal-oriented, systematic procedures.