There are 3 questions I need to answer, a chapter to read and an article online. Questions and steps are below.

Paper #1: Distinguishing Science from Pseudoscience

Objective: Read Chapter 1 of your textbook Discovering Psychology (7th Edition) Nolan and Hockenbury (I would send you the chapter).

, focusing on the scientific method, the “Science Vs. Pseudoscience” section, and the “How to Think Like a Psychologist” section. In addition, read the following article online: http://www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/pseudo.html

Step 2: Write a MINIMUM 1200 word essay that answers ALL of the following questions.

1. What evidence do you have that Dr. Schlobotnik’s miracle memory drug is based on pseudoscience? (10 points)

2. If Dr. Schlobotnik wanted to show that his drug was based on science, what evidence would he have to provide? (10 points)

3. If Dr. Schlobotnik’s miracle memory drug is, in fact, based on pseudoscience, what might account for people’s vivid memory improvement? (5 points)