(Scenario II) After learning of the study described in Scenario II, an herbal remedy company developed a product called the Love Drug. In their marketing campaign for this product they said it contains an ingredient that has been clinically proven to enhance monogamy in adults. This is a classic example of how consumers are bombarded by _____ on a daily basis.
A) nonempirical research
B) overconfidence
C) pseudoscience
D) hindsight bias

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct answer is pseudoscience because the company is making a claim that their product enhances monogamy based on dubious or non-scientific evidence. Pseudoscience refers to practices or beliefs that claim to be scientific or supported by science but lack a basis in scientific fact or methodology.

(Scenario II) After Learning of the Study Described in Scenario