Question

Which of the following statements is not a pseudopsychology claim? Answer Transplant organs carry personality traits that are always transferred from donors to receivers. Walking on hot coals without burning one’s feet requires paranormal abilities. You can make a blood clot in your brain disappear by humming. Several studies show a relationship between academic achievement and self-esteem.

Answer 1

Answer:

Several studies show a relationship between academic achievement and self-esteem.                  

Explanation:

Pseudopsychology claims are psychological claims which are false, unfounded and not based on scientific/research results. These claims may sound persuasive and even true but they are indeed false. For example, people sometimes claim that white men are smarter and more intelligent than black men, this is a pseudo claim with no scientific backing.

Back to the question, the only option with a scientific/research claim is "Several studies show a relationship between academic achievement and self-esteem". The rest are just claims without scientific proofs, however persuasive they sound, they are at best pseudo claims.