The belief that people should accept the word of an authority figure without questioning or debating that word is called __________.
A) dogmatism
B) consensus
C) empiricism
D) cynicism

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Dogmatism is the belief that an authority figure or a particular set of beliefs must be accepted without question or debate. Consensus refers to a general agreement among a group of people. Empiricism is the practice of basing knowledge on observation and experimentation. Cynicism is a belief that people are motivated purely by self-interest. Of these options, only dogmatism fits the described belief.

The Belief That People Should Accept the Word of an Authority