According to the authors, a skeptic is someone who
A) is close-minded when evaluating evidence.
B) evaluates all claims with an open mind and insists on evidence before accepting a claim.
C) is dismissive of any evidence that contradicts his or her beliefs.
D) seeks out evidence that is inconsistent with a theory he or she doesn't believe in.
Answer: B
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