Curtis Is Considering Buying a New Workout Machine That Promises

question 9

Multiple Choice

Curtis is considering buying a new workout machine that promises weight loss at twice the rate of other machines.When Curtis questioned such a claim with the manufacturer,the customer service representative stated this was a new system and previous research on weight loss was not applicable.This example illustrates which warning sign of pseudoscience?

• A)Evasion of peer review
• B)Absence of connectivity
• C)Overreliance on anecdotes
• D)Lack of self-correction

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Definitions:

Negative Consequences

Unfavorable results or outcomes that occur as a direct or indirect result of an action or decision.

Intense and Long-lasting

Describing emotions, experiences, or processes that are powerful and extend over a considerable period of time.

Subjective Evaluation

The process of judging or assessing something based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than objective criteria.

Sentiment

A complex combination of feelings and opinions as a response to a situation, person, or object.