Being skeptical about a claim means
A) asking if there is sound evidence to support it.
B) realizing that most complex issues do not have easy answers.
C) not believing the claim, no matter what.
D) believing the claim unless evidence to the contrary is presented.
Answer: A
Rationale: Skepticism involves not automatically accepting statements as fact, and instead asking to see the evidence behind it. This is not the same as being cynical or scornful of other people's beliefs.
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