Steve and Julie Have Purchased a Programme That Promises to Drastically

question 91

Multiple Choice

Steve and Julie have purchased a programme that promises to drastically improve marital relationships in just two weeks. Although the programme has not been tested scientifically, they were impressed by the use of scientific phrasing such as "co-dependency", "holistic healing", and "subjective well-being". This example illustrates which warning sign of pseudoscience?

• A)Psychobabble
• B)Absence of connectivity
• C)Exaggerated claims.
• D)Lack of self-correction

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Definitions:

Life-Stress Reactions

Psychological and physical responses to life stressors that can vary in intensity and duration, affecting an individual's coping mechanism and overall well-being.

Stressful Event

A situation or occurrence that significantly strains an individual's coping mechanisms or emotional resources.

Stress and Illness

The relationship between stress and its effects on physical health, often emphasizing how chronic stress can lead to various illnesses.

Lymphocyte Functioning

The activity and role of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, in the immune system to fight infection and disease.