Question

at a large u.s. hospital network, executives promote a virtual - reality headset as a breakthrough that will slash demand for pain medication, citing a single small pilot study and glossy testimonials from select patients. on the wards, doctors and nurses remain ______ about those sweeping promises, continuing to treat the headset as an unproven add - on rather than a replacement for standard care.
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which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
a skeptical
b trusting
c enthusiastic
d indifferent

Explanation:

The context shows executives promote the headset with limited evidence (single small pilot study, select testimonials), while doctors/nurses treat it as unproven. "Skeptical" means doubting, which fits as they don't believe the sweeping promises. "Trusting" and "enthusiastic" contradict their view of it as unproven. "Indifferent" implies no concern, but they are actively treating it as unproven, so not indifferent.

Answer:

A. skeptical