A General Rule to Help Detect Pseudoscience Is To

question 41

Multiple Choice

A general rule to help detect pseudoscience is to:

• A)be highly skeptical of scientific assertions that rely on vague evidence.
• B)draw conclusions based on cognitive and motivational biases that affect perceptions.
• C)not waste time doing an Internet search for supportive evidence.
• D)rely unquestioningly on one's own personal judgment.

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Definitions:

Egyptian Artists

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Retinal Image

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Perception and Conception

refers to the processes of acquiring sensory input and forming conceptual understanding, involving both immediate sensory experience and more complex, cognitive interpretation.

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