Explain why the textbook authors call the theory of phrenology a classic pseudoscience. Provide examples that support this assessment
What will be an ideal response?
A good answer will include the following key points.
• Phrenology was not based on empirical evidence.
• When a prediction based on bumps on the head predicted a behavior (such as stealing) that did not fit an individual, it was explained away by arguing that other positive traits held the behavior in check.
• Phrenology became extremely popular because it offered quick analyses of behavior and even programs for overcoming deficiencies.
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