Dr McDonald uses only the testimonies of parents and teachers as support for his treatment of ADHD. This illustrates which warning sign of pseudoscience?
A)Exaggerated claims
B)Lack of self-correction
C)Overreliance on anecdotes
D)Evasion of peer review

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Overreliance on anecdotes means using personal stories or anecdotes as evidence for a claim instead of relying on scientific data or research. In this case, Dr McDonald is relying solely on the testimonies of parents and teachers rather than conducting scientific studies or using objective measures to support his treatment for ADHD.

Dr McDonald Uses Only the Testimonies of Parents and Teachers