In which of the following scenarios should you be skeptical of an authority?
A)When they present all the evidence on a topic
B)When they have a scientific degree
C)When they based their opinions on their intuition
D)When they have conducted scientific research on the topic

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Basing opinions solely on intuition is not a reliable way to form opinions or make decisions. Therefore, if an authority figure is only relying on their intuition, it is important to be skeptical of their opinions. The other choices do not necessarily indicate a need for skepticism.

In Which of the Following Scenarios Should You Be Skeptical