ABSTRACT
Written by a clinical psychologist, this chapter opens by distinguishing between pseudoscience and science. The demarcation problem is also highlighted by describing the concepts of fringe science, controversies, and emerging science. Critical thinking skills included in the chapter include the Sagan Standard, the sources of false beliefs, and the hallmarks of false claims. The chapter concludes by describing the impressive collection of authors that have written all of the other chapters in this book.
