Large Numbers of Astrology Books and Computer Programs to Chart

question 153

Essay

Large numbers of astrology books and computer programs to chart one's "correct" astrological sign are sold to the public each year.Define pseudopsychology,and explain why astrology is a pseudopsychology,why it remains so popular,and why so many people still "believe."

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Definitions:

Saccades

Rapid, ballistic movements of the eyes that abruptly change the point of fixation, allowing the visual system to quickly move from one object of interest to another.

Retinal Fixations

Moments when the eye remains stationary, focusing on a single point in the field of vision.

Dilations

The process of expansion or enlargement in part or area, often used in medical contexts such as the dilation of pupils or blood vessels.

Optic Chiasm

A crucial structure in the brain where the optic nerves partially cross, playing a key role in the visual processing system.