The best summary of the Boykoffs' conclusions is that
A) the news media were out of synch with the majority of scientists in their reporting of science.
B) the news media were so committed to providing balanced reporting they unintentionally amplified the view of skeptics and gave them more credibility than they deserved.
C) the newspapers down-played the critical nature of the situation to avoid creating a panic.
D) the newspapers over-dramatized and sensationalized the situation to sell more papers.
Answer: B
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