Darlene has depression and she has been pursuing holistic therapies,organic creams and diets,and herbal supplements from a homeopathic practitioner for months,but she is not feeling any better.When asked why she does not take antidepressant medications to help alleviate her symptoms,Darlene defends her choice by saying she does not want to put chemicals of any kind in her body.This example relates to what danger of pseudoscience?

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Darlene's refusal to take antidepressant medications in favor of ineffective holistic therapies represents an opportunity cost, as she is missing out on potentially effective treatment options.

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