Question

Which is a key component of declaring a type of medical treatment a "pseudoscience?"

The treatment has been recently developed to treat a medical condition.

The treatment has only been through one double-blind test.

The treatment has only been observed in trials.

The treatment has been supported by claims that are anecdotal.

Answer 1

A key component of declaring a type of medical treatment a "pseudoscience" is that **the treatment has been supported by claims that are anecdotal**. Pseudoscience often relies on personal testimonies and anecdotal evidence rather than rigorous scientific research and peer-reviewed studies.