JUNE 2015

Philippine Normal University

The National Center for Teacher Education
Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur
MINDANAO

A. Introduction
Guidance status at present is an outgrowth of several movements
which are centered on human behavior patterns like psychology,
philosophy, mental hygiene and others. However, during the earliest
period guidance is motivatd by religious and superstitious belief in
helping others to discover their potentialities, analyze their abilities
and even predicts one future.
It may seem unbelievable, but people are still influenced by these
practices as evidenced by their behavior and they spent much money
and time waiting for that lucky day.
B. Discussion Proper
A. What is Pseudo-science?
Pseudo-science is a claim, belief or practice which is incorrectly
presented as scientific, but does not adhere to a valid scientific
method, cannot be reliably tested, or otherwise lacks scientific
status. (Wikipedia)
In other words, Pseudo-science are sciences which are not true
since they are not according to the qualifications of being called as
such, real science.
PSEUDO-SCIENTIFIC TECHNIQUES IN
GUIDANCE
1. Numerology is predicting of future outcomes or events in terms of
lucky and unlucky numbers.
Prediction of lifes partner through numbers
Omission of (13) thirteen in the numbering of rooms in buildings
and other hotels
Friday the thirteenth
Feng Shui
Horoscope Readings
All of these has been part of our tradition.
2. Astrology is associating ones fate with the course of stars and other
heavenly bodies.
Horoscope Characters (Gemini, Sagittarius, Cancer, etc.)

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3. Graphology is analyzing
penmanship pattern.
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4. Palmistry, the belief that lines on can tell the fate and destiny of an
individual. Palmistry is the art of characterization and foretelling the
future through the study of the palm, also known as palm reading. The
practice is found all over the world, with numerous cultural variations.
Analysis on lines
Line of Passion This line shows how strong your emotions are.
Line of the Heart This line shows how deep your love for
others is.
Line of the Head This line shows how intelligent and creative
you are.
Life line this line shows how long you will live.
Lines of Worries If there are many lines, there will be many
worries in the future.
Bracelets If there are 3 strong and clear lines, you will have a
good fortune and health.
Lines of Attractive Spouses If these lines are far apart, your
spouse (husband/wife) will be very attractive. If they are close
together, your spouse will be unattractive.
Lines of Children You will have one for every line.
Lines of Romance You will have one serious romantic
relationship for every line.
Line of Health This line shows general health. If the line is
broken, there might be a serious illness in the future.
Line of Success This line is very rare. People with this line
always have good luck.
5. Phrenology is character analysis technique whereby an individual
traits example.
Honesty, sympathy, love and ability can be determined through
bodily structure.
6. Physiognomy allied with phrenology that predicts personality traits
through facial characteristics, bodily structure or muscular set.
7. Dream Interpretation is the process of assigning meaning
to dreams.
a. Demons are sneaky evil entities which signify repressed emotions.
You may secretly feel the need to change your behaviors for the
better.
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b. Killing in your dreams does not make you a closet murderer; it

represents your desire to "kill" part of your own personality. It can
also symbolize hostility towards a particular person.
c. Being trapped (physically) is a common nightmare theme,
reflecting your real life inability to escape or make the right choice.
d. Other examples: Teeth, numbers
8. Occultism and Spiritualism ways of looking into the past and future
through the help of spiritista. Occultism is the study of occult
practices, including (but not limited to) magic, alchemy, extra-sensory
perception, astrology, spiritualism, religion, and divination.
CONCLUDING STATEMENTS
In the totality, pseudo-scientific techniques in guidance has been part
of our culture since now and then. But, however, it is still us who are
the masters of our fate. We are the makers of our own path. These
techniques may somewhat help us in different ways but it in the final
roll, it is still ourselves who will make the right ways.

Prepared by:
ASOR-CHED F. CABERTE
BEE- AG- II-2
Presented to:
PROF. NELLY FLORES
Course Instructor