Question

can you outsmart the fallacy that fooled a generation of doctors?
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which answer choice accurately characterizes the other doctors’ reactions to dr. holmes’ idea?
a they were jealous because they did not think of the idea first.
b they were skeptical because dr. minor’s idea made more sense.
c they were unimpressed with his idea because he had no real evidence to support it.
d they were offended by the suggestion they could be causing their patients’ deaths.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Jealousy isn't a typical reason for doctors' reactions to a medical idea unless specified, so this is less likely.
• Option B: If the idea "made more sense," doctors would likely be receptive, not skeptical, so this is contradictory.
• Option C: If there was no real evidence to support Dr. Holmes' idea, doctors, who rely on evidence - based practice, would be unimpressed. This aligns with how medical professionals evaluate new ideas.
• Option D: The idea being about causing patients' deaths is a very extreme and unfounded accusation without context, so this is not a likely reaction.

Answer:

C. They were unimpressed with his idea because he had no real evidence to support it.