Multiple Choice
Which of the following is best categorized as a pseudo-scientific claim?
A) A company claiming that experimental results suggest that their product significantly boosts the immune system.
B) Bob's grandmother claiming that researchers have found that quality sleep affects how memories are consolidated based on an article she read online.
C) A group of expert researchers citing anecdotal evidence in a presentation to claim support to their theory about how stress influences workplace performance.
D) A team of undergraduate students drawing conclusions on social media use based on a survey they conducted in a research methods course.
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