Recent Academic Research on the Topic of Professional Skepticism Suggests

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Essay

Recent academic research on the topic of professional skepticism suggests that there are six characteristics to skepticism. List and briefly describe each of these characteristics.

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Definitions:

Moisture Absorption

The process by which a substance takes in moisture from its environment, often relevant in materials science and skin care.

Darkly Pigmented

Description of a skin or area that has a deeper or more intense colorization than the surrounding tissues, often due to higher levels of melanin.

Edema

Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues.

Pallor

An abnormal loss of color from the skin or mucous membranes, often indicative of illness, stress, or poor blood circulation.