Matt believed a policy of pre-emptive military strike was a good deterrent against

Question

any who would make war against his country. He suspends judgment, though, while
listening to experts debate the issue.

By the end of the debate Matt began to think that the
policy might not be so good, after all. Matt's reaction illustrates _____.
A) how most citizens cannot think critically and act responsibly
B) how when we avoid mental argument we risk being too easily swayed
C) that he has not met his civic duty to hold firm to and defend his principles
D) that he has been a good critical listener by listening open-mindedly before judging

Answer 1

D