Which of these practices best qualifies as a pseudoscience?(1 point)

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using the smells of different oils to help a person feel energized
using the smells of different oils to help a person feel energized
developing ways to use star patterns to travel at night
developing ways to use star patterns to travel at night
comparing different brushing techniques to prevent tooth decay
comparing different brushing techniques to prevent tooth decay
using varying degrees of sunlight to limit how large different plants grow

Answer 1

The practice that best qualifies as a pseudoscience is "using the smells of different oils to help a person feel energized." This practice lacks scientific backing and is often based on anecdotal evidence rather than empirical research. In contrast, comparing brushing techniques to prevent tooth decay and studying the effects of sunlight on plant growth are grounded in scientific study. Developing ways to use star patterns for navigation, while potentially not scientifically rigorous, is based on astronomical data and can have practical applications.