The problem is not that these conspiracy theories exist, but rather that people blindly trust that these assertions are true without evidence.
Which sentence could be added to further refine the definition of blindly trust?
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Responses
“The people most likely to believe conspiracy theories are those who have certain psychological traits, like the need to maintain self-esteem.”
“The people most likely to believe conspiracy theories are those who have certain psychological traits, like the need to maintain self-esteem.”
“Polls show that, overtime, belief in conspiracy theories, like the faking of the moon landing, decreases.”
“Polls show that, overtime, belief in conspiracy theories, like the faking of the moon landing, decreases.”
“Conspiracy theories often include the belief that a powerful organization is acting corruptly.”
“Conspiracy theories often include the belief that a powerful organization is acting corruptly.”
“In many cases, this blind trust can contribute to the spread of misinformation and undermine critical thinking skills, perpetuating falsehoods within society.”
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The best choice to refine the definition of blindly trust is:
“In many cases, this blind trust can contribute to the spread of misinformation and undermine critical thinking skills, perpetuating falsehoods within society.”
This sentence expands on the implications of blindly trusting conspiracy theories and highlights the consequences of such trust, which aligns directly with the original passage's focus on the problem of uncritical acceptance of unfounded claims.
