When questioned, advocates of pseudoscientific claims do not provide supporting scientific evidence but instead challenge you to disprove their claims. This strategy or ploy is called:
A) the single-blind technique.
B) shifting the burden of proof.
C) the "multiple outs" strategy.
D) the double-blind technique.

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Shifting the burden of proof is a common strategy used by proponents of pseudoscientific claims where they challenge others to disprove their claim instead of providing scientific evidence to support it. This places the burden of proof on the skeptic rather than themselves, allowing them to avoid providing evidence for their claims.

When Questioned, Advocates of Pseudoscientific Claims Do Not Provide Supporting