When questioned, advocates of pseudoscientific claims do not provide supporting scientific evidence but instead challenge you to disprove their claims. This strategy or ploy is called:
A)the single-blind technique.
B)shifting the burden of proof.
C)the "multiple outs" strategy.
D)the double-blind technique.

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Shifting the burden of proof is a common tactic used by those who promote pseudoscientific claims. They challenge others to disprove their claims instead of providing evidence to support them, thereby shifting the burden of proof onto their opponents. This is an illogical argument, as the burden of proof lies on the one making the claim.

When Questioned, Advocates of Pseudoscientific Claims Do Not Provide Supporting