Claims That Are Made on the Basis of Evidence That

question 6

Multiple Choice

Claims that are made on the basis of evidence that is designed to appear scientific,but which lack underlying scientific data,are referred to as

• A) fraud.
• B) pseudoscience.
• C) plagiarism.
• D) illusory correlations.

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Definitions:

Agoraphobia

is an anxiety disorder characterized by intense fear of places or situations where escape might be difficult or help might not be available, often leading to avoidance behaviors.

Panic Disorder

A type of anxiety disorder characterized by sudden and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms such as chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, or abdominal distress.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by excessive and uncontrollable worry about everyday things across many different situations.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by recurring, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that the individual feels driven to perform.