Which of the Following Sounds the LEAST Like a Pseudoscience

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sounds the LEAST like a pseudoscience claim?

• A) diet pills that promise drastic weight loss with minimal exercise
• B) cleaning products that claim to remove permanent stains
• C) expensive wrinkle creams that guarantee to remove all signs of aging
• D) test preparation classes that boast modest improvement through weeks of guided practice

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