Which of the following are valid generalizations about the differences between open- and closed-mindedness? Open-mindedness means carefully examining and considering every claim made by a speaker; closed-mindedness

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Which of the following are valid generalizations about the differences between open- and closed-mindedness? Open-mindedness means carefully examining and considering 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 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 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 Open-mindedness means being a cynic; closed-mindedness means being a true believer Previous Next