Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about skepticism is correct?
A) Skepticism about a claim is generally unnecessary if the person making the claim is an authority on the topic.
B) Skepticism in science is the willingness to accept an idea without empirical evidence.
C) Skepticism means always refusing to believe the claims of authorities in the field.
D) Good scientists must balance skepticism and openness to new ideas.
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