According to the Science Versus Pseudoscience Feature in Chapter 1

question 89

Multiple Choice

According to the Science Versus Pseudoscience feature in Chapter 1, which of the following items is NOT one of the strategies used by proponents of pseudoscience to give credibility to their claims?

• A) shifting the burden of proof
• B) use of irrefutable or nonfalsifiable claims
• C) combining unfounded claims with established scientific findings
• D) use of the scientific method and replication of their findings by other scientists

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Definitions:

Dementia

A wide-ranging class of neurological disorders characterized by a persistent and typically progressive decline in cognitive ability, impacting everyday activities.

Neurocognitive Disorder

Neurocognitive disorder involves a decline in cognitive function due to alterations in the brain, impacting memory, attention, and problem-solving abilities.

Psychological Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by disturbances in thought, emotion, or behavior that cause distress or impaired functioning.

Aging

A natural and complex physiological process leading to the gradual decline in physical and cognitive functions over time.