Which of the Following Are Valid Generalizations About the Differences

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are valid generalizations about the differences between open- and closed-mindedness?

• A) Open-mindedness means carefully examining every claim made by a speaker; closed-mindedness means discarding a claim previously found to be false even when a speaker tries to argue the point.
• B) Open-mindedness means following where the evidence leads; closed-mindedness means refusing to examine one's beliefs and points of view when there is compelling evidence contradicting them.
• C) Open-mindedness means listening to controversial beliefs even when evidence for these beliefs is weak or invalid; closed-mindedness is refusing to listen to controversial beliefs.
• D) none of the above

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