Item — sat-dog

Hard Reading and Writing · Expression of Ideas · None · MCQ

The author's central claim is that the public is not ready to accept the idea that the earth is flat because the idea is too radical. Which of the following statements would the author most likely agree with?

The author would most likely agree with which of the following statements about public acceptance of radical ideas?

A
The public is resistant to accepting ideas that challenge their established beliefs.
B
The public is only willing to accept radical ideas that are presented in a persuasive and compelling way.
C
The public is more likely to accept radical ideas that are supported by scientific evidence.
D
The public is more likely to accept radical ideas that are presented by experts in their field.

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