Very nice discussion post. The scientific method is a form of critical thinking based on careful collection of evidence, accurate description and measurements, precise definition, controlled observation, and reputable results (Bordens & Abbott, 2022). In its ideal form the scientific method has six elements: (1) Identify the problem (2) Defining research problem/make observations (3) Proposing hypothesis (4) Gathering evidence and experiment/test hypothesis (5) Analyze the data (theory building) (6) Communicate results/or modify experiment (publish results). Yanchar et al., 2008). Additionally, in chapter 1 of our textbook, the authors stated that pseudo-sciences are unfounded systems that are frequently confused with valid psychology. Unlike psychology, pseudoscience changes little over time because followers seek evidence that appears to confirm their beliefs and avoid evidence that contradicts their beliefs. Beliefs in pseudoscience are based in part on uncritical acceptance, confirmation bias, and the Barnum affect (Bordens & Abbot, 2022). My question is what are the qualities that define pseudoscience? Also, can you give some examples of pseudoscience?