Multiple Choice
Waldo insists that immunization vaccines cause autism, even though he knows that there is no credible scientific evidence to support that claim. This is an example of __________.
A) a stubborn refusal to abandon a discredited position
B) a healthy skepticism in the face of conflicting opinions
C) an authoritative response to a logical problem
D) a spirited justification of a reasonable claim
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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