Dr.Boliba develops a herbal supplement that he claims increases memory abilities;however,many other researchers have been unable to replicate his findings and report that placebo pills are just as effective as his herbal supplement.In response to these criticisms,Dr.Boliba argues that his pills increase specific types of memory that were not tested by researchers and that the participants must have performed poorly in other studies because they were concerned about taking a drug.In this example,which warning sign of pseudoscience are you witnessing?

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Dr. Boliba's argument of his pills increasing specific types of memory that were not tested by researchers is an example of ad hoc immunizing, which is a warning sign of pseudoscience. This is because it is a last-minute explanation crafted to protect the claim from falsification, despite lacking evidence to support it.

DrBoliba Develops a Herbal Supplement That He Claims Increases Memory