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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Throwback! A pseudoscience describes ideas or theories that seem scientific but are not. Which of the following can be classified as pseudoscience?
A
Ecology
B
Geology
C
Phrenology
D
Genetics
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Phrenology (from Ancient Greek (phrēn) ‘mind’, and (logos) ‘knowledge’) is a pseudoscience which involves the measurement of bumps on the skull to predict mental traits.

Detailed explanation-2: -The statements, observations, beliefs and suppositions all are the components of the pseudoscience. Explanation: The claims included in the pseudoscience including the beliefs, statements and practices are claimed to be scientific but these are devoid of any scientific evidences provided by the experimental procedures.

Detailed explanation-3: -The only option that is not part of pseudoscience is (C) SETI.

Detailed explanation-4: -Astrology has not demonstrated its effectiveness in controlled studies and has no scientific validity, and is thus regarded as pseudoscience.

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