CBS Ch. 3 mini-crossword

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Across
  1. 2. Hidden process that makes claims opaque to outsiders
  2. 7. Overly ornate language or superfluous detail used to impress
  3. 8. Bullshit that exaggerates competence or authority to impress
  4. 9. Sociologist who introduced the "black box" metaphor in science
  5. 10. : When numbers or data are used to intimidate rather than inform
Down
  1. 1. Philosopher who defined bullshit as speech made without concern for truth
  2. 3. Freud credited this stimulant for helping him give a confident lecture
  3. 4. : Unnecessary or excessive detail added to bolster a lie
  4. 5. Researchers who claimed they could detect criminals using facial images.
  5. 6. Philosopher who described academic nonsense as "unclarifiable unclarity"
  6. 11. Category of bullshit that avoids giving a direct answer