Which of the following methods suggests that people hold firmly to some belief because some respected official,agency,or source has said it is so?
A)Method of intuition
B)Method of authority
C)Method of science
D)Method of experience
E)Method of behavior

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The method of authority suggests that people believe in something because a respected authority figure, agency, or source has said it is true. This method relies on the credibility and trustworthiness of the source, rather than on independent evidence or reasoning.

Which of the Following Methods Suggests That People Hold Firmly